Friends of the Palm Springs Library, Inc.
The Friends of the Palm Springs Library champion programs that celebrate reading, culture, and the arts—along with hands-on, volunteer-led initiatives that uplift the greater Palm Springs community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help the Palm Springs Public Library deliver exceptional service to our community. We do this by funding books, movies, music, art, furnishings, and technology—and by advocating for sustained support through donations, memorials, and public funding.
Who We Are
The Friends of the Palm Springs Library, Inc. serves as a vital connection between the Library, our community, and its elected leaders. Together, we help ensure the library remains a vibrant, well-resourced hub for learning, creativity, and connection.
Upcoming Events

FOPSL Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
20 Dec 2024 2:00 PM
Palm Springs Public Library

FOPSL Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
17 Jan 2025 2:00 PM
Palm Springs Public Library

FOPSL Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
21 Feb 2025 2:00 PM
Palm Springs Public Library
Locations
Palm Springs Library

300 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 6PM
Friday – Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed
1-760-322-7323
Welwood Murray Memorial Library

100 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hours
Monday – Sunday: 10AM – 6PM
Thursday: 10AM – 8PM
1-760-323-8296
A branch of the Palm Springs Library, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library provides WiFi, computers, a Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism location and a Research Library for the Palm Springs Historical Society. For Research Library access, please contact the Historical Society.