IT’S YOUR LIBRARY

La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico. Enjoy FREE programs for all ages! Questions? Call 760-564-4767

Please Note: The Library will be closed Monday, February 13, for Lincoln’s Birthday and Monday, February 20, for Washington’s Birthday.

Storytimes | Ages 0 - 5 years

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:15 a.m.

In-Person

Readers’ Club | Ages 18+

Thursday, March 9 @ 5:30 p.m.

In-Person or Zoom

Ongoing Programs

Chess Club | All Ages

Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 4 p.m.

| In-Person

Players of all levels welcomed. Hosted by the Coachella Chess Club.

Anime Zone | Ages 13 - 17

Saturday, March 4 @ 4 p.m. | In-Person

Enjoy random anime with friends (commentary encouraged).

Sensory Hour | Ages 0 - 12 years

Monday, March 6 and 20 @ 10:15 a.m.

In-Person

Sensory activities to promote the development of motor skills as well as socialization amongst peers. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.

Toddler Time for ages 18 months - 3 yrs. Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10:15am and 11:15am | In-Person

Baby Time for ages 0 - 18 months at 10:15 a.m. and Preschool Time for ages 3-5 years at 11:15 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library.

Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Book Club

Ages 18+

Thursday, March 9 @ 10:15 a.m.

In-Person

Parents and caregivers, no need to find childcare! Bring your baby/toddler to our morning book club to meet, discuss and socialize with other adults. A volunteer will be present with activities for toddlers while adults discuss March’s book The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware. *Registration required

Readers will meet to share and discuss plays. See the Reference Desk to check out a suggested title or feel free to pick your own.

Read the States | Ages 13 - 17

Saturday, March 11 @ 4 p.m.

In-Person or Zoom

Travel to a different state every month through YA Fiction. Then, enjoy snacks and goodies during a discussion about the book. In March, the focus will be Texas with Jennifer Mathieu’s book Moxie. Visit the Library to check out a copy. *Registration required

Writer’s Block | Ages 18+

Sunday, March 12 @ 1 p.m. | In-Person Meet monthly with other local writers to explore the various aspects of creative writing. Participants will be able to share and critique their work with the group.

Love Story Book Club | Ages 18+

Sunday, March 12 @ 2:15 p.m. | In-Person

Happily Ever Afters are not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. March’s pick: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies.

*Registration required

Page Turners Book Club | Ages 18+

Thursday, March 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

In-Person or Zoom

In March, the discussion will be centered around The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. See the Adult Reference Desk to register. Copies are limited.

Teen Game Night | Ages 13 - 17

Saturday, March 18 @ 4 p.m. | In-Person

Can you beat the game of LIFE?

It’s a Library Birthday! | All ages

Saturday, March 25 @ noon | In-Person

Register your March birthday and let the library throw the birthday party! This once-a-month library birthday party will include games, crafts and stories geared to create a safe, fun, all-inclusive birthday experience. Members of the community are encouraged to come and celebrate March birthdays! Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library. *Registration required

Impulse Affirmation | Ages 13 - 17

Tuesday, March 28 @ 4:30 p.m.

In-Person

Reader’s choice! Discuss in-person or online at bit.ly/LAQTeensDiscord.

La Quinta Creation Station Programs

Maker Craft: Fire-Breathing Dragon Blower | All ages

Thursday, March 9 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In-Person

It’s getting hot in here! That’s because the Creation Station is showing you how to make a fire-breathing dragon blower! This is a free and fun craft for all ages. Contact the Creation Station at (760) 777-7088 to register or if you have any questions.

Maker Craft: Tabletop Tavern | All ages

Saturday, March 11 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In-Person

Gather at the Tabletop Tavern. You can make a paper D20 dice, paint a creature mini figure, build a D&D character, or ask local Tabletop players questions about getting started and more. Free program. Contact the Creation Station at (760) 777-7088 to register or if you have any questions.

Please Note: The La Quinta Library will only be offering Express Services during the La Quinta Art Celebration, March 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), March 3-4 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and March 5 (noon-4 p.m.). The building will be closed to visitors. To arrange for a pick-up, call the library at (760) 564-4767 or visit RivLib.net to place a hold request.