Desert Hot Springs

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Teen Time

Wed, Oct 16, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Come join us on the third Thursday of each month at 6pm for Teen Time! A fun program for teens at the library. Each month we will be doing something different.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Reading Pawty

Fri, Oct 18, All day

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Children from ages 4-12 will be able to read books to a therapy dog during this program. This event is the perfect opportunity for kids to be able to work on building their confidence while reading to the group.

Sun, Oct 20, All day

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

Wed, Oct 23, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Employment Empowerment

Fri, Oct 25, All day

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

The program is divided into three sections. The skill assessment, the application process, and interview etiquette. Each section will include appropriate material, which shall highlight and reinforce the program's purpose.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Loteria

Sun, Oct 27, All day

Mon, Oct 28, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

To play a traditional card game, similar to bingo, with the community ending in winners receiving a certificate at the end of the program.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

Wed, Oct 30, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Family Fun Time

Fri, Nov 01, All day

Sat, Nov 02, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Come join us on the first Saturday of the month at 12pm for a family program to have fun together coloring and painting

Sun, Nov 03, All day

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: DHS The Reader's Journey

Wed, Nov 06, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Come join us for our monthly book club every first Thursday of the month! Come read great books and meet new people!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Family Movie Day

Fri, Nov 08, All day

Sat, Nov 09, 11:30AM - 2:00PM

Come join us on the second Saturday of the month for our Family Movie Day! We will be showing a recent release movie and providing popcorn.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Veteran's Day

Sun, Nov 10, All day

Mon, Nov 11, All day

The library is closed in observance of Veteran's Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 10 a.m.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Reading Pawty

Fri, Nov 15, All day

Sat, Nov 16, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Children from ages 4-12 will be able to read books to a therapy dog during this program. This event is the perfect opportunity for kids to be able to work on building their confidence while reading to the group.

Sun, Nov 17, All day

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Teen Time

Wed, Nov 20, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Come join us on the third Thursday of each month at 6pm for Teen Time! A fun program for teens at the library. Each month we will be doing something different.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Employment Empowerment

Fri, Nov 22, All day

Sat, Nov 23, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

The program is divided into three sections. The skill assessment, the application process, and interview etiquette. Each section will include appropriate material, which shall highlight and reinforce the program's purpose.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Loteria

Sun, Nov 24, All day

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

To play a traditional card game, similar to bingo, with the community ending in winners receiving a certificate at the end of the program.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Thanksgiving Day

Wed, Nov 27, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

Thu, Nov 28, All day

The library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. It will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 9 a.m.

Fri, Nov 29, All day

Sun, Dec 01, All day

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: DHS The Reader's Journey

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Come join us for our monthly book club every first Thursday of the month! Come read great books and meet new people!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Family Fun Time

Fri, Dec 06, All day

Sat, Dec 07, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Come join us on the first Saturday of the month at 12pm for a family program to have fun together coloring and painting

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Color and Unwind

Sun, Dec 08, All day

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Adults come join us to color and relax after a long day. Coloring is a great stress reliever. We will have several coloring sheets and coloring supplies for you.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Come join us for bilingual story time at the library! This program is to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-48 months old.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for Family Story Time. We will read, sing, dance and craft! This event is free and open to the public!

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Family Movie Day

Fri, Dec 13, All day

Sat, Dec 14, 11:30AM - 2:00PM

Come join us on the second Saturday of the month for our Family Movie Day! We will be showing a recent release movie and providing popcorn.

Sun, Dec 15, All day

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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

All opening hours

Mon, Oct 14	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 15	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 16	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17	12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 18	Closed
Sat, Oct 19	9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 20	Closed

Alexis Brodie

Address

11691 West Drive
Desert Hot Springs
California 92240

Tel: (760) 329-5926

Fax: (760) 329-3593

More about this branch

The first library branch in Desert Hot Springs opened in 1954 in the Little Gallery of the Desert, the library was sponsored by the Desert Hot Springs Improvement Association. Over the next ten years the library moved to different locations around the city until the local Rotary Club undertook sponsorship of the library. They purchased a lot on Pierson Boulevard and began a yearlong drive to finance the construction of a new library building. In 1956 the new building was dedicated and much of the labor on the building was donated by local residents. The library stayed in this location until 1972 when the library opened in its current location on West Drive. The library offers programs for all ages, computers for Internet use, as well as books, audiobooks, and DVDs for checkout.

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Tuition Funding Sources

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