Case Statement

THE VISION

Knowledge Meets Innovation: Our Library’s Next Chapter

A $52 Million Community Investment

As technology reshapes our world, we are preparing to modernize the library. To ensure it remains a vital community asset, we are embarking on an ambitious $52 million transformation to create a world-class institution that will engage, enlighten and empower Palm Springs residents for generations to come.

This comprehensive transformation represents the largest investment in our library’s history, combining $45 million in secured government funding with $7 million in community support to create:

• A modernized 35,000-square-foot main building

• A renovated 4,000-square-foot JC Frey Building

• A $5 million endowment ensuring sustainable operations

The Impact

This restoration will double our capacity for community engagement while introducing cutting-edge technology and maker spaces that will prepare our residents for the future. By creating exible, multi-use spaces and establishing sustainable operations, we preserve the library’s architectural significance and ensure the library remains a cornerstone of learning and community connection for decades to come.

The Urgency

As we approach our 50th anniversary at this facility, we face a critical moment in our library’s history. Construction is set to begin in 2025, and we must secure community support now to ensure that enhanced features and programming spaces are included in the initial construction phase. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our library’s future, made even more compelling by a commitment by The Trustees of the Palm Springs Public Library to match up to $1 million in donations. With our current systems reaching capacity and the digital divide growing wider each year, the time to act is now to create a library that serves all members of our community equitably and effectively.