Temecula Public Library

📢 Important Notice: The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th, for the election. We encourage all patrons to take this opportunity to vote.

We will resume regular hours on Wednesday, November 6th. Thank you for your understanding.

All Riverside County Libraries and Museums will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library will reopen at 10:00AM on Tuesday, November 12th.

The Friends of the Temecula Libraries donated baskets filled with books, movies, and trinkets to gift to 3 lucky winners in honor of this past celebration!

We want to take this time to congratulate our winners and again thank our local Friends group for all the love they continue to show for our library and community. Be sure to stop by one of the Friends' bookstores and say hi to the amazing volunteers that work there!💙

🗳️ Voting Information Alert! 🗳️

📬 Vote by Mail Ballots: Drop off your ballots from October 7th to November 4th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed on weekends and holidays).

🗓️ In-Person Voting: October 26th - November 4th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

🗳️ Election Day: November 5th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Note: The library will be open as a voting center only—no regular services available.

Make sure your voice is heard! 📣

In April of 1994, The Friends of the Temecula Public Libraries opened up their first bookstore at the Grace Mellman Community Library to raise funds in support of our city’s only library. The money they raised helped fill the library with extra books, supplies, and programs year-round. The Friends later contributed and secured funding towards the construction of our city’s second library, which opened on December 14th, 2006 alongside a second bookstore location. Over the course of 3 decades and across 2 bookstores, the Friends of the Temecula Public Libraries raised just under $2,000,000 from sales alone!

The American Library Association recognizes October 20th - October 26th as National Friends of Libraries Week. Join us in thanking and celebrating our Friends group now through Saturday! Stop by to say hi to the amazing volunteers in our bookstore! With over 60 members and 70 volunteers, our Friends continue to grow and spread their love for books and libraries. Without them or their support, our library wouldn’t be what it is today or have the community that surrounds it.

Come create origami hearts for our celebration display in the library, apply to become a Friend, and enter into a prize drawing!

*Application drop offs will be in the Friends’ Bookstore. Prize drawing entries open Monday afternoon (10/21). Tickets are available at the library's front and reference desks.

This season of giving, let’s come together to support our community! The City of Temecula & The Youth Advisory Council in partnership with the Temecula Teen Library Council are proud to announce the 2024 Holiday Food Drive!

The Holiday Food Drive runs from October 7th - November 15th. Canned foods and non-perishable items can be dropped off in the collection bin located near the circulation desk. All proceeds will benefit the Community Mission of Hope.

For more information, please call 951-694-6480 ext. 4160.

Introducing your newest e-reader, the Palace app! Palace allows you to access more of your library’s ebooks and audiobooks in one place. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

Get free one-on-one tutoring and coaching on your cell or smartphone, smartTV, laptop or desktop computer (and much more!) from the Heart of Temecula Leo Club Teens!

To register for tutoring, please call 951-331-8861. The next Teens Teaching Tech event will be held tonight from 4:00-6:00PM.

Natural disasters and emergencies do not plan ahead, but you can! Learn the steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake. Bring your family and friends, and let's build a safer community together!

Presented by Mikel Alford, Emergency Manager for the City of Temecula.

Thursday, October 17th, from 6:00-7:30 PM
No registration is required. Space is limited.

A big thank you to David J. Schmidt for sharing the fascinating stories from his "Haunted Temecula" book series with our community! 👻📖 Your insights into the spooky side of Temecula had everyone captivated. We loved learning about the local legends and ghostly tales that make our town so unique! Can’t wait to dive into your books! 📚✨

All Riverside County Libraries and Museums will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.

🌟 Huge thanks to author Zachary Roush for visiting us and sharing his incredible book "Kursed Kreatures"! 📚✨ The teens had a fantastic time hearing about your writing journey and the inspiration behind your story. Your passion for storytelling truly inspired us all! Can’t wait to see what you create next! 🙌

Step into the shadows as David J. Schmidt, local storyteller and paranormal expert, guides you through the haunted history of Temecula Valley. Discover chilling stories, explore mysterious sites, and experience the supernatural like never before.

Starts tonight at 6:00PM!
No registration is required. Space is limited.

All Riverside County Libraries and Museums will be closed Friday, October 4th, in celebration of All Staff Day. Regular hours will resume Saturday, October 5th.

✨ Join us for our first event of TeenTober! ✨
Local author Zachary Roush will be presenting Dreams vs. Grit: How to Start & Finish Your Novel, where he will read an excerpt from his YA Fantasy novel, "Kursed Kreatues," and discuss his novel-writing process. Don't miss the chance to connect with Zachary and dive into an adventurous new world! Bring your friends and questions!
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Wednesday, October 2
4:00-5:00 pm
No registration required! All ages welcome!

Get free one-on-one tutoring and coaching on your cell or smartphone, smartTV, laptop or desktop computer (and much more!) from the Heart of Temecula Leo Club Teens!

To register for tutoring, please call 951-331-8861. The next Teens Teaching Tech event will be held Tuesday, October 15th from 4:00-6:00PM.