Public Library
The new library building is located in Strawberry Plaza between Fairway Market and the Post Office. Please check back often for updates.
Below are answers to commonly asked questions.
~ LIBRARY CARDS ~
Library cards are available free of charge to persons with valid identification and proof of residence. Those under 16 years of age need the signature of a parent or guardian on the registration form to assume legal responsibility for materials borrowed from the library. There is a fee of $1.00 to replace a lost or damaged library card.
~ MATERIALS AVAILABLE ~
Hardcover and paperback books
Magazines and newspapers
Reference and research materials
Movies & Music
Books on CD
Large print books
Government publications
Magazines and Newspapers
Public Use Computers for Internet Access
~ REQUESTS ~
You may use the on-line catalog or may ask library staff to request books from any branch library of the RCLS and have your selections delivered to the Idyllwild branch free of charge. You will be notified by email or telephone when your items are available. Please pick them up within 7 days of notification. We can also borrow items for you from other libraries outside our system. There is a fee associated with this service. Please contact us for details.
~ LOAN PERIODS ~
All materials may be borrowed for two weeks and may be renewed if they are not on reserve for another person. DVDs are not available for renewals.
You may come in to the library to renew your materials or call during library business hours to renew over the telephone. If you have Internet access you may also renew your materials by connecting to the on-line catalog.
Returning Materials
All materials may be returned to any Riverside County Library System branch or outside book drops.
~ OVERDUE FINES (per item) ~
Books, paperbacks, magazines, compact discs, DVDs ~ 25 cents per day
Children's books and paperbacks ~ 10 cents per day
Accumulated fines of $5.00 or more must be paid before additional materials may be borrowed. Accounts which remain unpaid for a long period of time are subject to normal business collection procedures.
~ DONATIONS ~
Donations of books, magazines, DVDs, videos, and CD are welcome and are tax deductible. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt.
~ FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ~
Formed in 1982, the Friends of the Idyllwild Library has accomplished much in its short history. Devoted to promoting public awareness and use of the library, the Friends has purchased books monthly for the permanent collection, partially funded salaries of employees to increase the number of hours the library is open, provided volunteers working in many phases of library operations, purchased equipment, and assisted in improvements to the library building and facilities.
Each year on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and again on Saturday of Labor Day weekend the Friends of the Library host popular and well attended used book sales. They also sponsor a sales room within the library where used books, videos, and other materials are available for purchase.
The work of the Friends has encouraged numerous donations of books, videos, magazines, and audio tapes to the Idyllwild Library, giving it one of the highest levels of community support throughout the Riverside County Library System.
If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the Idyllwild Library or a library volunteer, application forms are available at the library or at events sponsored by the Friends. It is not necessary to be a member of the Friends in order to volunteer at the library. See any library staff member for information or call the library at (951)659-2300.
A Branch of the Riverside County Library System
