My second time here and it was as great as the first time walking in. This visit, parking lot was…read morequite full In the front section. Good for them. Plus it was nice to be in someplace cool as the desert is a scorcher at the moment. We had to return a book that was checked out the week prior. The staff are all amazing and the sweetest. Anyone you talk to is always ready to help with a friendly smile. Information desk are always the sweetest. Right from walking in, the welcome in and greeting was nice. I did pop into the book nook section and picked up a couple of books for purchase. Used booked for a great price. It's a smaller little boutique but I'm sure you can find some gems. Walked out with a couple of cool book for 4.50, not bad. Also I wanted to pick up some bread from the bakery/cafe next door but they were out of what I wanted. I like the concept of food there. Everyone is so respectful with each other by keeping quiet while inside the library. Common decency while someone is studying or reading. We picked up another book and headed on out. But... That's when I noticed the observation deck next door. There's a path that leads you to the front gate but it was locked. We didn't know if you needed a code or something till a gentleman that was there came out. Erik, I believe that was his name was the sweetest. He asked if we were the group that had an appointment for the tour. Well, we weren't but he did offered to show us a quick tour of it. The observatory is part of the library where it's open to the public from certain hour. You can make appointments for private tours which he was gracious enough to show us. They have telescopes that are brought out in the evening for viewing. It's all free to come check out. Inside has the main one that pretty massive. All are welcome to come check it out. If you like astronomy, this is a fun spot. He was the sweetest and explained so much to us in that short period. He sure knows how to get you interested in something. It's a cool place to bring little ones so they can see what's out there in the evening. Also, they have mini telescope that you can actually check out to view on your own. That's amazing as I've never heard of a place that would do that. The concept of an observatory next to a literary and it's free to check out is amazing. Nice way to bring people in and enjoy the planets and solar system. Erik was a doll. Don't know if he's the only one that does the tour or if it's a group thing. But worth checking out.

*No Ordinary Library*…read more We live in Rancho Mirage and experienced a major power outage that disrupted our service for multiple days. In the morning, prior to knowing the official extent and estimated length of the outage, wifey & I came here to charge devices, do some work via WiFi, and stay cool on a 100+ degrees day. Everyone here made us feel welcome and were very understanding of our situation. It's a beautiful and spacious library -- inside & out. There's a bunch of different sections to sit depending on your mood. There's also an outdoor patio that came in handy to warm up every now & then because the AC inside is extremely frosty. Instead of venturing out for lunch in the afternoon, we decided to stay here and share a sandwich at the Aspen Mills Cafe. We went with the Aspen: Tender oven-roasted turkey breast, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, avocado, horseradish, and light mayonnaise on cranberry spice bread. Side of potato salad and pickle. $13.95 If that sounds good to you? It tasted even better. All natural, fresh and filling. Marcela was manning the cafe. She's friendly and makes a mean tasty sandwich. Afterwards we both signed up for Rancho Mirage Library Cards. It's free for residents and doesn't expire for 2 years. Tho the power outage brought us here this time, we'll be back one day to enjoy the library even more.

Our family absolutely loves this library and we are frequent visitors. It's one of those places…read morethat truly feels like a community hub, and every time we go we discover something new to appreciate about it. One of the first things that makes it so convenient is the ample covered parking, which is especially nice during the hot desert months. The staff has always been friendly, welcoming, and very helpful whenever we have questions or need assistance finding something. My teens especially enjoy coming here because the library has a great teen room with books geared specifically toward their age group. There's also a chess board in the room that they love playing with whenever we visit. It's a great space for teens to hang out, read, and engage their minds in a relaxed environment. Another fun feature we always check out is the table where books are sold for less than a dollar. We've found some really unique and interesting books there over time, and it's always fun to see what new treasures might show up. The library also makes everyday tasks really easy. The printer is quick and simple to use when we need it, which has come in handy more than once. One of my favorite programs they offer is the seed library. Each month you can pick up three free packets of vegetable or flower seeds, which is such a cool and thoughtful offering for the community. The library calendar is always full of fun events and activities for people of all ages, so there's usually something interesting happening. Our favorite part of the library, though, is the Creation Station located down the back hall. It's a really unique program where you can become a member (or attend specific events without being a member) and explore hands-on technology while creating your own projects. The space offers tools like 3D printers, crafting equipment, and digital design resources that allow people of all ages to experiment, learn new skills, and bring creative ideas to life. Our son has especially enjoyed learning how to use the 3D printers there and has made some incredible pieces through the program. It's been such a fun and educational experience for him. The bathrooms are always clean, and there's also a nice enclosed outdoor courtyard area where you can sit and read or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Overall, it's a wonderful library that offers so much more than just books. We're really grateful to have such a fantastic resource in our community.

It's not easy to find a space or event that's safe or right for my whole family and that ends in us…read moreskipping a lot of things. The library offered a Santa event today & they did a special hour for families like mine with disabled children. I saw it in a local moms group and instantly registered. I got the notice that a hour before the scheduled event that's when our time to go would be and was so happy since lines are very hard for my guy. They came and let us in since we were one of the first families there and from that moment I was so happy I made the effort in going. Everyone was so happy and welcoming. They had crafts, wishes to make for Santa and treats. Everyone and I mean everyone was so kind I really noticed the staff going out of their way to engage with my children especially my autistic child. And let me tell you that rarely happens since he's typically busy scripting and exploring. I really was taken back with the kindness. The Santa that also at this even was very kind and patient as well. I hope he's there every year now! I really can't express how impressed I was with this event and everyone who was there. Definitely made our day and can't wait to tell more people and go to more events they host.

Moved from the BIG public park site, to a strip mall. No longer a convenient place to go to, less…read moreparking, smaller building. That's a shame.

I am using my review to cancel out the one star given by the person who complained about the…read morelibrary being moved to a strip mall. I'd agree this would be a bad idea if that were the entire story. But if you actually READ the website for the library, it says "temporary location during renovation". Having a temporary location during renovations is better than nothing. And on my last trip to Palm Springs, I drove by the library and the signage even mentioned a renovation. So unless there's a secret I am not aware, down voting the library for future improvements (hopefully they're good) isn't helpful.

The last time that we've been it was just for a walk around the garden and the museum area. If you…read morehaven't been, it's beautiful. Free to visit and you can enjoy the cactus garden and wander around the gardens. Museum and gift shop as well as cafe is on sites. But this visit, we took the tour of the Annenberg property. Tour is about 90 min and about 60.00 per person. They do recommend you come a little early to view and enjoy the main building where the cactus garden was but we were a little behind and made it right before the tour started. The tour host 7 person per guided tours. We start off at check in and then met with our guide, Hema. At the beginning you start off on the golf carts where your guide gives you an introduction to the family and the property. The gate into the main residence is around the corner from the public property. It's amazing to see how someone turned a barren desert landscape into an oasis. The brief cart ride to main door was quite nice. A massive golf property hidden in the desert. Once you approached the main property, it's welcomed by a massive water feature. A knock on the double doors lead you into the lobby of the house. Just walking into the property, it's a true MCM oasis. To find out the property only has just the primary bedroom was insane as it was massive. Theres no picture allowed inside but outside was fine. Hema, very detailed in everything she explained was very sweet and detail oriented. Walking through the different rooms and seeing all the amazing things collected by both Walter and Leonore Annenberg was quite interesting. The office which house all of Walter's work, pictures of family, friends and political figures. The different room that's in the main house, their amazing artwork which some are the original pieces. Then you have the way they lived, very elegantly. Each room had their own unique style. The designer and architect sure had their hands full with detail designed of everything on site. The furniture, one of a kind design with amazing embroidery. Walter had an amazing collection of artwork and sculptures. Seeing them throughout the house and the way it was displayed in different room of the house was spectacular. Even the kitchen was nice. Still fully functional as it's still used for summits. The outside alone is one in a million. The massive property with many lakes that is fully stocked for fishing. The golf course which is a golfers heaven. And then you have the pool with a million dollar view of the mountains as the backdrop. Not only the main house, there's the guest house which is utilized for guest. And they're know by different color rooms. And by that, it's fully decorated in the color palette. That building also all looks out to the pool and mountain. Leonore, with her favorite color yellow also had a rose garden designed in the property. The tour lets you inside the lives of the Annenberg and the amazing lives they've lived. Housing major political figures, celebrities and the amazing parties had. The massive art collection and endless photos of everyone, it was a sight to see. This is a tour worth checking out and learning about the Annenberg. Plus, Hema our tour guide was excellent.

We were in Palm Desert for 12 days. Upon arrival I tried unsuccessfully to get tickets for the…read moreHistoric House Tour and the Open Air Experience. The tours were either sold out or had one spot available. There were 2 of us. I would recommend purchasing tickets online before you arrive to Palm Springs because of the popularity of the tours. You cannot purchase tickets by phone, email or in person. There are no waitlists either. We walked among the garden area, visited the small but great gift shop, watched the movie about Sunnylands and viewed the current exhibition. The next time we're in the Palm Springs area I will definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets way in advance.

Parking sucks! They have the money or can atleast get the money to have a parking garage built by…read morethe new gym and in other areas where one level parking lots are. there is more parking for staff than students. $20 for a permit to park every semester and there is never any spots near my classes. I have to get to class at least 45 minutes early if I don't want to walk from one end of campus to the other in 100 degree weather. the staff is snobby in every single department and sometimes they do not know how to answer my questions. but this is the only college in the area. please build the palm springs satellite campus ASAP. we have all been waiting.

Lots of wasted time for a school that is supposed to be a "two year" school. Should have graduated…read moremuch sooner than I did. Completed far past the requirements. To make things worse, I couldn't register for the last semester because I couldn't afford it despite applying for financial aid.

Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, this library is nice & perfect for your book &…read moreliterary needs. The employees here know the area quite well & can give information on the area. I obtained a historic district map & also took in the PEZ dispenser exhibit that was happening then. I recommend stopping here when you're in Palm Springs.

This is the original library in Palm Springs, now a visitor's center…read more I want to shout out Juliette who has been super helpful throughout the years. If it weren't for her taking the initiative to make up flyers about where to vote in Palm Springs, I wouldn't have known where to register in person on the day of the election. I see her in action quite a lot, as I come here routinely, and she has such a way with the visitors and is so knowledgeable that I often catch myself hearing visitors' questions and then listening to her expert answers, so I'm informed too. This library has a whole row of outlets and USB ports if you ever need to charge your phone/devices on the go. It's a great spot, open every day 10a-6p (8p on Thursdays, during VillageFest) except Christmas and New Year's Day. Highly recommend stopping here to charge and/or ask Juliette anything you need to know about Palm Springs.

This is a fabulous Little Free Library, possibly the best I've ever been to. There is one for…read moreadults, one for young adults, one for toddlers at this location. Some books are gift wrapped with a card saying who the author is. There are neat little odds and ends in this one (Valentine suspenders, necklaces, pencils) and a register to leave your name and state. You have to stop.

We were here on a Sunday, and the Library was closed. The building and grounds look…read morewell-maintained. Peering through the windows, the Library itself looked well laid out and organized.

This was such a great find. Kids are out on summer break. It was 108 in the Coachella Valley so…read morewhy not had over to the library. There's even a sign that says it's a cool center. There were homeless people sitting throughout, some with their puppies. I didn't mind. They were sleeping in the chairs. I'm glad they can get out of the heat. This library is very organized. Staff are very helpful. They have some classic books for sale for a $1 but they only take cash. From 12-2 pm during the summer, they feed kids up to 18 years old, lunch and give it free books and crafts. In the teen section they have free crafts, school supplies and toiletries too! This is a great library. A/C is on high and the place is super clean.

Great selection of Stephen King books! Every genre section had a variety of books to choose from…read more As a thriller and horror fan, I found so many great picks. While checking out, the cashier noticed that all of the books I was purchasing were thrillers and horror. She walked me over to their thriller pick of the month, which I really appreciated. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the experience better

I love the huge selection of books. I joined the rewards program and it pays for itself in a short…read moretime. I send books to my grand daughters and always get a discount and free shipping, saving me about $10 each time i do this. Love this store.

Newer location a street over and still a strong store. Good to move to get more traffic as this…read morestore deserves it. For being a smaller store, they have a great selection in many genres. The person working was very helpful to everyone browsing and several purchases while I was there. Prices are reasonable and top new books available. They also take orders you can pick up when they arrive.

I just wanted to write a quick update to my review. I decided to give this small bookstore another…read moretry since my first experience wasn't exactly a great one. I wanted to purchase a book that was on my TBR list, so we decided to visit the bookstore. I walked in, and the same woman greeted us with what felt like a forced hello. I asked if they had a certain book. I wasn't sure whether it was classified as a thriller or a mystery, so I said thriller. They did have the book, but when she handed it to me, she said, "It's actually horror," in a condescending and mean tone. I certainly hope she isn't the owner because she could use some serious customer service training. At the very least, she could learn how to be kind to customers. I definitely will NOT be back.