Greetings from the La Quinta Public Library!
Spring is in the air, and so are new adventures at the La Quinta Library! 🌷🌞 March is here, and we’re ready to shake off the winter blues with exciting books, awesome events, and plenty of ways to have fun with your library community.
If you haven’t picked up a brochure yet or visited our online calendar, you can view our March brochure here:
Please note the following closures:
The La Quinta Public Library will be open for Express Services only Thursday, Feb. 27 - Sunday March 2, 2025 due to the La Quinta Art Celebration. The MakerSpace room will be closed at this time.
Bookish Would You Rather
Would you rather read only one book for the rest of your life or read a new book every day but never remember what you read?
Would you rather be able to live in the world of your favorite book or have any character come to life and be your best friend?
Featured Programs
Sparkle Party- Saturday, March 15 @ 11:00 am
We’re honored to host children’s author Kit Holliday! Join us for a fun-filled celebration of her new children’s series, Sparkle Pigs! Get sparkly in your best party attire and enjoy a reading, author book signing, party games, crafts, and more! Plus, don't miss the chance to win a "most sparkly" prize and let your creativity shine! Free copies of Sparkle Pig while supplies last.
LQ Garden Club- Saturday, March 8 @ 11:00 AM | Ages 18+
Interested in all things green? Whether you’re new or experienced, join us at the La Quinta Library as we learn to grow and maintain our very own library garden! This month get to take home your very own Lantana cutting. The CLA Lunch at the Library Partner Project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Japanese Culture Club is starting on April 9 @ 5:30 PM → Help us decide club activities by filling out the survey!
Kids Night at Texas Roadhouse!
Baby Storytime- Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 10:15 AM | Ages 0 - 18 months
This program focuses on caretaker & baby interactions with activities to promote communication & fine motor skills through song, book, movement & playtime. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.
A.B.C. Storytime- Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 11:15 AM | Ages 2-4
Acoustics, Books, & Children Storytime promotes early literacy & movement through song, books, rhymes & music. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.
Chess Club- Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27@ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | All Ages
Players of all levels welcomed! Hosted by the Coachella Chess Club.
Sensory Hour
Mondays, March 10 & 24 @ 10:15 AM | Ages 0 - 12
Friday, March 7 & 21 @ 3:00 PM | Ages 0 - 12
Sensory hour includes activities that promote the development of motor skills as well as socialization amongst peers. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.
Level Up LQ- Saturdays, March 8 & 22 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Ages 13-17
Calling all teen gamers! Join us to play a variety of games on a variety of consoles including the PS4, Nintendo Switch, & more!
Scrabble Club- Tuesdays, March 4 & 11 @ 11:00AM -12:30PM | Ages 18+
Join us for some friendly games of Scrabble.
Anime Cafe- Monday, March 15 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ages 13-17
We’re celebrating White Day, a popular occasion in Japan. Let’s make white chocolate together (while supplies last)!
Writer’s Block- Sunday, March 9 @ 1:00 PM | Ages 18+
Writers of all levels can join us in monthly prompts, exercises & group critiques.
Love Story Book Club- Sunday, March 9 @ 2:15 PM | Ages 18+
A book club featuring romantic titles that may or may not have Happily Ever Afters. March’s pick: Memories by Lang Leav.
Pagemasters Book Club- Thursday, March 13 @ 5:30 PM | Ages 18+
A traditional book club for SciFi & Fantasy titles. In March, we’ll discuss Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Register at the Information Desk, as copies are limited.
Morning Movie Showing- Saturday, March 29 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | All Ages
Come and watch our movie of the month with us! You’re welcome to bring your own snacks, all drinks must have lids. Popcorn is for a limited time.
Page Turners Book Club- Thursday, March 20 @ 10:30 AM | Ages 18+
In March, we’ll discuss Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen. Register at the Information Desk, as copies are limited.
Coloring Book Night for Adults- Tuesday, March 25 @ 5:00 PM | Ages 18+
Join us & discover the benefits of coloring while listening to relaxing Lo-Fi music. Bring your own coloring book or enjoy one of ours!
The GEM EMPORIUM- Friday, March 21 from 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM | All Ages
Earn one LIBRARY GEM for each book you check out! Visit the Library on the day the Gem Emporium is open to exchange your Gem’s for school supplies like pencils, pens, water bottles, & more!
Birthday Club- Saturday, March 22 @ 12:00 PM | All Ages
Register your February birthday & let the library throw the birthday party! Our birthday party will include games, crafts & stories. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library. *Registration required*
Hydro Harvest LQ- Saturday, March 29 @ 11:00 AM | 8 years old & up
Learn how to grow veggies using the library‘s very own Flex Farm! The CLA Lunch at the Library Partner Project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
FRIENDS OF THE LA QUINTA LIBRARY
importance to the community.
Annual Friends membership dues are only $10/individual, $15/family, or $25/corporate sponsor!
For more information about the Friends of the La Quinta Library, please send an email to laquintalibraryfriends@gmail.com or check them out on Instagram. In addition to supporting the Friends through your (tax deductible) membership dues, you can also help by:
Buying books from Friends’ bookstore, located in the library and offering great deals on a wide assortment of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, or
Volunteering at the Friends' bookstore
*The Friends of the La Quinta Library is a chapter of the Friends of the Desert Libraries, a 501 c(3) organization.
Make sure to visit the La Quinta Library for exclusive Friends of the La Quinta Library bookstore sales. * hint hint*
Buy a Book- Help the Library!
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks using cloudLibrary and Palace Project!
Download the apps through your Apple Store or Google Play Store. Log in with your library card number and Pin (typically the last four digits of your phone number).
How do Express Services at the La Quinta Library Work?
Thursday, Feb. 27 - Sunday March 2, 2025 due to the La Quinta Art Celebration
Sign in to your account via www.rivlib.net to place an item on hold. Once you have received notification that your hold is available, call the library at
760-564-4767 to schedule a pick up time.
Please take your library card or ID with you at your scheduled pick up time. Inform the parking attendant you are there for library express services.
Call the library to let us know you have arrived. A Staff member will ask for your name and library card number to check out your items. A Staff member will then bring out your items to your vehicle.
Return any items to the outside book drops or at any of our other Riverside County Library branches.
That’s a wrap on this month’s chapter! 📖✨ Thanks for checking out our newsletter—whether you’re here for the books, the clubs, or even the printing, we’re always happy to see you at the library! Remember, we’re open 7 days a week, so stop by anytime to check out a book, join an event, or to just say hello.
Got questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at infoLAQ@rivlib.net. Until next time, happy reading! 📚💕
La Quinta Public Library
78275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-4767