Observatory Public Exploration Nights are your portal to the Universe! Join us at the Rancho Mirage Observatory to glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents as you take in 100-350x magnified views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more (weather permitting).

 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in, open-house-style event. Due to the capacity limits of the Observatory, you may experience a short wait, but everyone will have a chance to get in.

Please join us each Tuesday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Please join us each Wednesday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories, and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Please join us each Wednesday morning from 10:00-10:30 a.m. or from 11-11:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories, and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Join us for an afternoon of fun as Animal Samaritans bring their Animal Companion Therapy Dogs to the Children's Room for you to practice your reading skills by reading to them.

Build with us! Each month has a theme. It's up to you whether your creation reflects that theme or your own individual expression. Work alone or in a group. You'll have 45 minutes to build, 5 minutes to clean up and 10 minutes to show off your work. Creations will be displayed until the following month. For kids age five and up.

Please join us each Thursday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytimes (ages 3-5).  They will be held in the Storytime Room.  It is first come first served:  no registration is required but space is limited.  

Observatory Public Exploration Nights are your portal to the Universe! Join us at the Rancho Mirage Observatory to glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents as you take in 100-350x magnified views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more (weather permitting).

 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in, open-house-style event. Due to the capacity limits of the Observatory, you may experience a short wait, but everyone will have a chance to get in.

Support your community and join us for a blood drive! Throughout the year the Library and Observatory partners with LifeStream to host these important events. Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids and bring photo ID with proof of age. Donors under the age of 17 must bring a signed LifeStream parental consent form. To learn more and sign-up in advance, visit Life Stream Blood Bank or call 1-800-979-4484.

Observatory Public Exploration Nights are your portal to the Universe! Join us at the Rancho Mirage Observatory to glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents as you take in 100-350x magnified views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more (weather permitting).

 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in, open-house-style event. Due to the capacity limits of the Observatory, you may experience a short wait, but everyone will have a chance to get in.

Please join us each Tuesday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Please join us each Wednesday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories, and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Please join us each Wednesday morning from 10:00-10:30 a.m. or from 11-11:30 a.m. for Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-3).  Twenty-five minutes of lively songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, flannel board stories, and books, followed by a coloring activity, will delight the young ones.  They will be held in the Storytime Room. It will be first come first served: no registration is required, but space is limited. 

Join us to learn more about this year's theme, prizes and weekly activities.  

Please join us each Thursday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytimes (ages 3-5).  They will be held in the Storytime Room.  It is first come first served:  no registration is required but space is limited.  

Observatory Public Exploration Nights are your portal to the Universe! Join us at the Rancho Mirage Observatory to glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents as you take in 100-350x magnified views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more (weather permitting).

 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in, open-house-style event. Due to the capacity limits of the Observatory, you may experience a short wait, but everyone will have a chance to get in.

The Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory is excited to announce our Adult Book Discussion Group. We will meet the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. No advance sign-up is necessary.  

Observatory Public Exploration Nights are your portal to the Universe! Join us at the Rancho Mirage Observatory to glimpse beyond our world through our PlaneWave Instruments CDK 700 telescope. Ask questions and learn fun facts from astronomers and volunteer docents as you take in 100-350x magnified views of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and more (weather permitting).

 

No registration is necessary for this drop-in, open-house-style event. Due to the capacity limits of the Observatory, you may experience a short wait, but everyone will have a chance to get in.

Create your own moon to learn more about lunar phases.

This delightful stage adaptation follows the novel which tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. A classic novel becomes a fun and theatrical stage version - great for the entire family!

Local youth ages 7–17 can audition to join our production of Charlotte's Web JR. Auditions will take place at the Library. To learn more and register, visit www.desert-theatricals.com/junior-theatre. There is no cost to audition or take part in our youth theatre program. Taking part is a TERRIFIC way to have fun, make friends, and learn new skills this summer. The experience includes amazing costumes, professional scenery and props, two performances in front of your family and friends, and instruction from award-winning theatre professionals!

Join us to kick off our 2023 Summer Reading Club with Los Angeles magician Arty Loon! This can’t-miss show will combine the latest technology with fantastic magic, puppetry, comedy and lots of fun audience participation.

Kids ages 9-11 join us once a week for 5 weeks for Creative Writing Club!

Character and Cosplay

In this session, writers will focus on crafting detailed and dynamic characters. Sessions include an icebreaker, snack, discussion and time to create. Throughout the session, writers will be encouraged to dress up as their characters and share their work. Please plan to attend all five weeks.

This delightful stage adaptation follows the novel which tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. A classic novel becomes a fun and theatrical stage version - great for the entire family!

Local youth ages 7–17 can audition to join our production of Charlotte's Web JR. Auditions will take place at the Library. To learn more and register, visit www.desert-theatricals.com/junior-theatre. There is no cost to audition or take part in our youth theatre program. Taking part is a TERRIFIC way to have fun, make friends, and learn new skills this summer. The experience includes amazing costumes, professional scenery and props, two performances in front of your family and friends, and instruction from award-winning theatre professionals!

Storytime will be held in the back of the Annenberg Room on Wednesday mornings at 10 am.  Thirty minutes of engaging stories, songs, and active rhymes will captivate the imagination of young children.  

Explore unique star shapes through the art of paper folding. Make your own Star Shade!