The Library is proud to offer a state-of-the-art ISDN Video Conferencing system. We have a Polycom VSX 7000; our call quality/speed is 384 Kp.
Rent by the hour, our prices are very competitive and are reviewed annually based on the market.
There is a $25 set-up fee and a one hour minimum for every reservation. Payment is due in advance to confirm the reservation, unless other billing arrangements have been made at the discretion of the Library.
Dial In: (Library receives the call)
$150 per hour (one hour minimum)
Dial Out: (Library initiates the call)
$200 per hour (one hour minimum)
Call 760-323-8284 to book a reservation or for more information.
To borrow materials, please present your valid Palm Springs Library Card at the check-out desk. No other form of identification is acceptable. This card is not transferable, and only you may use it. You are responsible for all charges incurred on this card. Your signature on the borrower's card indicates your acceptance of these terms.
Books, audio books and compact discs (CDs) are loaned for 14 days. They may be renewed once provided the title has no reserves. Overdue fines: 25 cents per day for each item from the Adult Section and 10 cents per day for each item from the Youth Section.
Magazines are loaned for 7 days. They may not be renewed. Overdue fines: 25 cents per day for each item from the Adult Section and 10 cents per day for each item from the Youth Section.
Videocassettes and DVDs are loaned for 7 days, not renewable.Overdue fines: $1 per item per day. Audiovisual material may be returned to the Circulation desk or placed in the outside A-V return. An overdue fine for audiovisual material returned to other libraries is $1.00 per item per day for each day overdue.
Fines for overdue materials will accrue to a maximum fine of $10.00 per item. Fines will accrue every day after the due date including Sundays and holidays.
Patrons whose fines total $5.00 or more will have borrowing privileges suspended until fines are paid in full.
Patrons will be charged for any loss of, or damage to, borrowed library materials.
Lost or stolen borrower's card will be replaced for a $1.00 nonrefundable fee.
Materials remain the property of the city of Palm Springs even if found and replacement cost and processing fee have been paid. Users will be reimbursed one-half the amount paid for a lost item (less the processing fee of $5.00) if the item is found and returned to the library in usable condition with the library receipt within thirty (30) days of due date.
Books only may be returned to any branch of the Inland Library System. Patron is responsible for all fines on late returns to Inland library branch and for any damage to, or loss of, items while in transit.
Renewal of selected materials may be made in person, online, or by telephone as long as a reserve has not been placed on the item(s). When renewing in person or by telephone, please have library card number ready. High demand items may not be renewed.
There is limit of 30 total materials checked out on a library card at one time. The following limits also apply:
Limit to 3 books (adult) in one subject area per loan period.
Limit to 5 books (children) in one subject area per loan period.
Limit to 3 issues of any one periodical title per loan period.
Limit to 10 of audiovisual items-a combination of any of the following:
Videocassettes, DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks.
With the exception of selected current magazines and government documents, materials in the Reference Section are not available for circulation.
To access your account online, put a dollar ($) sign before your library card number. The default PIN is changeme. Then follow prompts.
Most materials may be reserved. Five titles may be reserved free, and they must be reserved under the name of the person who will be checking them out. If item(s) is not picked up, there is a $1 charge per title.
Books not owned by this library and at least 6 months old may be borrowed from other libraries. Patrons may borrow up to 5 items per calendar month at no charge.* If item(s) is not picked up; there is a $3 charge per title. Ask at the Circulation desk. Genealogical records, books or microfilms not owned by this library may also be requested from other libraries. Ask at the Reference desk. *Other ILL charges may apply. Inquire at time of ILL request. Audiovisual materials may not be requested via ILL.
Three literacy programs are available at the library, including both Adult Literacy and Families For Literacy. Youth and Adult Literacy programs at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center serve the North Palm Springs/ Gateway community.
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE
Adult Literacy and Families for Literacy - Contact Yrene Navarro, Literacy Coordinator, at (760) 416-5653.
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center programs - Contact Linda Gray at (760) 323-8271 ext. 22.
Adult Literacy Programs - This program provides one-on-one tutoring to adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. This is not an English as a second language program. Non- native English speakers with fluent English conversation skills who want to master reading and writing skills may also enroll. Tutoring is conducted in the privacy of the Literacy Area of the Library.
Families for Literacy - This program focuses on families who have one child or more, age birth to 5 years. One parent must be enrolled in literacy instruction at the Library, at the Even Start site, at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center or at Palm Springs Adult School.
Enrolled families participate in family story time, parenting or early childhood education instruction and family oriented events. Children receive books for their home libraries at regular intervals. Part of the Families for Literacy program, Even Start meets regularly once a week in The Learning Center at the library.
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center - These programs partner with the Palm Springs Recreation and Parks Department and consist of an after school homework help program, a program for children who need to improve their school performance and a program for adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills.
Volunteer - Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in the literacy programs. Volunteers receive complete training, materials and support. No special skills are required, just a desire to help someone improve the quality of their life.
How do I renew Library materials?
Books and audio-books may be renewed for a second two-week period if no one has placed a reserve on them.
To renew items, go to the library's catalog, click on My Account, login with your User ID and PIN, then click Renew My Materials and follow the on-screen instructions. For instructions on your User ID and PIN, visit our webpage on My Account.
Items can also be renewed by calling the Circulation Desk at (760) 323-8292. Please have your Palm Springs Library card number ready when you call.
How can I check to see what materials I have checked out on my Library card?
You can review the items charged to your library card at any time by logging in to My Account from the library catalog.
How can I reserve an item that has been checked out?
When searching the Library’s catalog you may find an item with the notation, No copies currently available. This means that another borrower is using the material. You can request hold on the item and you will be notified when it is returned. Clicking on Place a Hold the catalog display page. You will be prompted to log in using your User ID and your PIN. The Circulation Desk will call you when the item is available and you will have five days to pick it up. There is no charge to place a hold, but if the item is not picked up within five days, you will be charged one dollar. For more information, visit our webpage on My Account.
You may also reserve an item in person at the library’s Circulation Desk.
If you don’t have the book I want, can you get it for me?
The library can request materials not in our collection from other cooperating libraries in California and elsewhere through interlibrary loan. There is no charge for the request, but you will be charged three dollars if the item is not picked up within five days of notification of availability. Requests for books not in our collection are taken at the Circulation Desk. Anticipate a wait of at least 10 business days or more for books borrowed from other libraries to arrive. We cannot request audiovisual materials through interlibrary loan.
How can I request that you purchase an item?
The library staff strives to purchase books, periodicals and audio-visual materials that meet our community’s informational and recreational needs and interests. The staff will consider your request that we purchase specific titles not currently in our catalog. Staff at the Reference and Circulation desks can accept your request. Our staff will evaluate your request based on the likelihood that others will find the item useful, the item’s professional reviews and the item’s suitability for our collection. The library’s budget and space limitations also are considered in evaluating purchase requests.
How do I donate materials to the library?
Bring the items to the library during regular open hours. Any materials donated that are not added to the library’s collection are donated to the Friends for their Annual Book Sale.
If requested, the library will give you a donation receipt for tax deduction purposes. The receipt will only list the quantity of items donated, the library cannot determine a monetary value for the materials.
Do you have computers for public use?
Yes! Numerous workstations with Internet access, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are available in the Reference Room, the Youth Room, the Teen Zone, and in the main reading room of the library. Computer use is free of charge, printing is .10 cents per page. You may also save your work to a USB flash drive. A limited number of computers also have floppy disk drives. Please read the library's Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
The Library also offers free WiFi access. See the WiFiFAQ for more information.
Do you have meeting rooms for the public? The Library has two meeting rooms that are available to rent:
The Conference Room - maximum 12 people, $30 per/hr. (1 hr. minimum) or $95 per day.
The Learning Center - 90 people maximum, seating for 75, $150 per/hr. or $500 per day (1 hr. min. + 25.00 setup fee. ). A 50% discount is available to valid non-profit organizations (proof of status will be required).
Call 760-323-8284 for more information or to reserve a room.
Is the Welwood Murray Memorial Library a branch of the Palm Springs Public Library?
No, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library is not affiliated with the Palm Springs Public Library.
