Yes! The previous cards with the Riverside County Library System will no longer work at the Palm Desert Library. You can still use it at other nearby libraries though!
Yes! You can print from your device or from one of our laptops. You will need a library card and you will have to sign in to a library laptop first before you can sing in to print.
Yes! You can follow the quick link on our main page titled Wireless Printing.
Our hours are Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. You can read more on our Hours and Location page.
Yes! You can donate items to the Bookstore during normal open hours. They take books, DVD’s, Blu-Rays, puzzles, and CD’s.
eBooks can be accessed on various library applications, such as Libby and Freeding. Check our Resources page!
Yes! Email us at libraryinfo@palmdesert.gov to learn more about the opportunities.
Yes! The Wi-Fi is available while at the library on any device. Look for the PLD-GuestWL, connect, and surf!
Every card holder gets $1.00 free print per day. If you use that, you will have to pay for anything over that. The $1.00 allowance does not roll over to another day.
Study rooms are available to reserve on the day of on a first come, first served basis for a maximum of (2) two hours.
Study Room Policy.
The Palm Desert Library welcomes the public use of its facilities and meeting rooms in keeping with the Library's mission to “nurture community well-being through social, cultural and learning experiences.” The Library permits the public to use its facilities and meeting rooms when such use does not interfere with Library-sponsored programs and services.
The Library allows outside organizations and groups to use its facilities and meeting rooms when they are not needed for administrative use or for activities or programs sponsored in whole or in part by the Library. The Library reserves the right to deny applications for use based on availability of space and staff, frequency of use, or as otherwise outlined in our Community Room Policy.
To request a Community Room reservation, click HERE.