Thanksgiving Closure

The Palm Desert Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Lit Flicks

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Teens, Adults, Older Adults
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Join us this Summer for a special collaboration with the University of California, Riverside – Palm Desert Center. Get ready for an unforgettable journey featuring feel-good movies adapted from beloved books. Each free screening will be held at the UC Palm Desert Center, 75808 Frank Sinatra Dr. Stay afterward for a brief discussion about the adaptation. We highly encourage everyone to read the book prior to watching each film.   

July 11, Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret – A delightful adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel that beautifully captures the trials and triumphs of growing up. 

August 8, Crazy Rich Asians – Experience opulence and humor in this vibrant romantic comedy that explores love, family, and cultural clash amid the extravagant world of Singapore’s elite. 

September 12, A Million Miles Away – This inspiring true journey of a migrant farmworker who defies the odds to become a NASA astronaut.