Digital Library Services for Patrons

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For the latest update on library operations, please visit the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) Website. Explore the below links for ways to still remain active with the La Quinta Library and gain access to library services. This is an ever-evolving list as we are working on developing more programming and providing more services for our patrons online.

Reference Resources

  • Email RCLS librarians at our Ask a Librarian page
  • RCLS Electronic Library Resources include homework resources, news databases, health & wellness resources, eBooks, and a language learning resource.
    • Brainfuse Learning Site offers easy to connect one-to-one online tutoring free. (Please have your library card available to use this link)

eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines (Apps available for Apple or Android devices)

Book Clubs

Yes, we still have book clubs that all people are welcome to (virtually) attend! Get started by visiting La Quinta Library's Goodreads page. We have 3 Groups:
  • Bambino Books: Read and discuss children's books each month, from picture books to chapter books!
  • Swoonworthy Reads: Read and discuss a different romance novel each month.
  • LQ Reads: Ralk about anything and everything you're reading or listening to. Remember, audiobooks count as reading too!

Extra Resources for the Mind, Body, & Spirit

The following links contain updates and links to resources on a variety of topics for a variety of ages. These will be updated often as we compile more online content.

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