New French Valley Library Opens This Weekend

Murrieta CA

31 July, 2021

12:13 PM

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Press release from the Riverside County Library System: July 31, 2021 The Riverside County Library System will host a grand opening ceremony of the new French Valley Library on Saturday (July 31) at 10 a.m. The new library is located at 31526 Skyview Road in French Valley. The public is invited to attend. "The French Valley Library is the most anticipated new facility in all of the Third District," said Supervisor Chuck Washington, Third District. "The value that libraries bring to communities can't be overstated! All the while, we have done this without asking taxpayers to reach into their pockets." The new French Valley Library is a modern, aviation themed, 25,000 square foot single story library that includes amenities that are in high demand for the community. These amenities include private study rooms, community meeting room, opportunity rooms, furniture with plug in technology, public computers, teen library space, children's library space, and a children's story time room. The new library includes more than 52,000 materials in the collection. The outdoor grand opening event will be free to attend, and indoor family-friendly activities will follow the ceremony until 2 p.m. Due to updated California Department of Public Health guidelines regarding face coverings, masks are recommended to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status and will be available to patrons, if requested. The ceremony will include remarks from Supervisor Washington, Director of Riverside County Office of Economic Development Suzanne Holland, and Riverside County Library System County Librarian Barbara Howison. Grand Opening Celebration Schedule: 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting 11 a.m.: Library is officially open to the public 11:10 a.m.: Virtual Reality Experience – Opportunity Room 2 – ongoing STEAM Activity: Circuit Scribe – Opportunity Room 2 – ongoing STEAM Activity: 3Doodler Pens – Opportunity Room 1 – ongoing STEAM Activities: Legos, Building Straws, Interactive Cube – Children's Area – ongoing Spin the Prize Wheel – ongoing Scavenger Hunt- ongoing Blackout Poetry Activity – Large Study Room 11:10 a.m.: Preschool Storytime – Storytime Room 12 p.m.: Aviation Talk – Meeting Room 1:30 p.m.: Bilingual Preschool Storytime – Storytime Room Library cards will be issued between opening and 1:30 p.m. "The French Valley Library will be a wonderful educational and recreational asset for this community," said County Librarian Barbara Howison. "It is a gathering place with programs and materials for all ages. Having spent some time reviewing the history of the area, I am thrilled to be part of this spectacular project. The team is looking forward to opening its doors and greeting patrons and visitors!" The French Valley Library is one of three libraries that were built for the Riverside County Library System at the same time through a public-private partnership with incredible partners, including Omni West Real Estate, CFP, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Cannon Design. The two other new libraries are located in Desert Hot Springs and Menifee. "With the opening of French Valley Library, we couldn't be more excited to complete our third project with the Riverside County Library System," said Vernan Ibong, project executive at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. "As a community builder, we're honored to have been entrusted with bringing new facilities and amenities to the Riverside County area, and we believe the new library will be cherished for years to come." French Valley Library Operating Hours: Monday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday – Closed The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net. This press release was produced by the Riverside County Library System. The views expressed here are the author's own.