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

Featured Programs

Find Your Voice Summer Reading Program | All ages

Monday, June 12, to Friday, July 21

In-person

Six weeks of activities, events and prizes for kids, tweens, teens and adults. Enjoy performances and presentations happening weekly as well as a reading challenge where you can earn drawing tickets toward our end-of-summer prize drawings. Don’t miss a spectacular closing concert performance by Genevieve Goings from Disney Junior.

Graphic Bites | Ages 13-17

Tuesday, June 13 @ 5:30 p.m. | In-person

Sample three comics or manga then share what’s interesting, what’s meh, and what’s irredeemable!

Short Stack | Ages 8-12

Wednesday, June 14 @ 4:30 p.m.

In-person

New for Tweens! Read a short story with friends, then create something new based on what was read.

Bad Book Club | Ages 13-17

Saturday, June 24 @ 11:30 a.m.

In-person

Teens, have you read a book you’ve absolutely HATED? Come and share why – spill the tea!

Ongoing Programs

Chess Club | All Ages

Thursday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 4 p.m.

In-Person

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

Anime Zone |Ages 13-17

Saturday, June 3 @ 11:30 a.m. | In-Person Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged!

Writer’s Block | Ages 18+

Sunday, June 4 @ 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, June 4 @ 2:15 p.m. | In-Person

“Happily ever afters” are not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. June’s pick: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies. *Registration required.

Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Book Club

Ages 18+

Thursday, June 8 @ 10:15 a.m.

In-Person

Parents and caregivers, no need to find childcare! Bring your baby/toddler to morning book club to meet, discuss and socialize with other adults. A volunteer will be present with activities for toddlers while adults discuss June’s book, The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn. *Registration required.

The Pagemasters’ Book Club | Ages 18+

Thursday, June 8 @ 5:30 p.m. | In-Person or Zoom

Join the newest traditional book club and read a wide variety of SciFi and Fantasy titles throughout the year. In June, the club will discuss The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. See the Reference Desk to register, copies are limited.

Read the States | Ages 13-17

Saturday, June 10 @ 11:30 a.m.

In-Person or Zoom

Travel to a different state every month through YA Fiction. Then, enjoy snacks and goodies while talking about the book. In June, visit Florida by reading Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira. Come to the Library to check out a copy. *Registration required.

Sensory Hour | Ages 0- 2 years

Monday, June 5 & 19 @ 10:15 a.m.

In-Person

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

Page Turners Book Club | Ages 18+

Thursday, June 15 @ 10:30 a.m.

In-Person or Zoom

In June, the club will discuss Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. See the Adult Reference Desk to register. Copies are limited.

(Anti) Bored Games | Ages 13-17

Saturday, June 17 @ 11:30 a.m.

In-Person

Hail Hydra.

It’s a Library Birthday! | All ages

Saturday, June 24 @ 12 p.m. | In-Person

Register your June birthday and let the library throw the birthday party! The 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 June birthdays. Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library. *Registration required.

Impulse Affirmation | Ages 13-17

Tuesday, June 27 @ 5:30 p.m. | In-Person

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

La Quinta Creation Station Programs

SRP Maker Crafts | All ages

Thursdays, June 15 - July 20 @ 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | In-Person

Join the Creation Station each week for a new craft project related to the weekly theme of the RCLS Summer Reading Program: FIND YOUR VOICE!

FREE (limited to first 20 patrons)

Fiber Arts Bootcamp (FAB):

Crochet 101

Sunday, June 25 @ 1-3 p.m. | All-Ages

Learn the basics of crochet at the first meeting of the Fiber Arts Bootcamp (FAB). Receive instruction on how to start a foundation chain, single crochet and double crochet stitches. Yarn and hooks will be provided but you are welcome to bring in your own supplies.

FREE (while supplies last)