City Library

Free Tree for Arbor Day

Sign up your child(ren) to plant a free tree, sponsored by Neighborhood Forest. Register online by Friday, March 17.

Donations to support the Neighborhood Forest nonprofit organization are appreciated but not required for tree registration. Tree seedlings will be made available for pick-up only (no delivery) at the Main Library during Earth Week, before the Earth Day celebration at the City Demonstration Garden, Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please do not sign up if you are unable to pick up the tree.

For more information about library programs and services, contact your library at 951.413.3880 or citylibrary@moval-library.org.

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Creative Studio project

Starting Tuesday, January 31, 2023, adults can enjoy seven weeks of different art experiences with professional instructors: drawing basics, acrylic painting, and watercolor painting. No artistic skill required, and all supplies are provided at no cost. Pre-registration is recommended, as workshops are limited to 10 adults per session. Sign up in person or call your local library.

The Creative Studio project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered in California by the State Librarian.

• See the program calendar
• Read the press release

Moreno Valley Public Library Now Has Zip Books

The innovative Zip Books Program provides Moreno Valley Public Library cardholders with speedy access to books that are not available in library collections. A patron requests a print book or audiobook, and the Library purchases it from Amazon. The book is then shipped directly to the patron’s home at no charge. 

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Moreno Valley Public Library Now Offers Kanopy

Moreno Valley Public Library (MVPL)’s digital offerings just got better with the addition of a new video streaming service – Kanopy. Stream over 30,000 critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, educational courses, and kids favorites through Kanopy. Library cardholders are allotted 20 Kanopy tokens a month (reset each month).  

• Read the news release
• Get the details
• Get Kanopy

Anytime Storytime

Check out a library-curated storytime in a tote bag from any MVPL branch. Each Anytime Storytime bag is filled with books and activities that help you to engage your child on 10 different topics, from animals to community to space, geared to kids aged 5 years and younger. Perfect for more meaningful time with your mini-me! Watch our how-to videos on the Moreno Valley Public Library’s YouTube channel for more Anytime Storytime ideas.

The Anytime Storytime program is supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

• Read the Anytime Storytime news release

Moreno Valley Public Library Receives Library Innovation Lab Grant Award from California Humanities

Moreno Valley Public Library has been awarded $5,000 for its  “Celebrating MoVal Cultures” program series. This programming series will give immigrant communities lifelong learning, entertainment, and socialization opportunities, access to much-needed resources through community partners, and acknowledgment of their own culture and those of other immigrant groups to instill a sense of belonging and unity

• Read the news grant award news release