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Welcome to Riverside County Library System (RCLS)

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RCLS

Riverside County Library System (RCLS) is a public library system with 34 locations, two Mobile Resource Vans, two museums and a Creation Station in Riverside County, California. RCLS serves a diverse population of 1.4 million residents in a very large geography covering 7,303 square miles. RCLS locations are the educational and cultural centers of their communities. Services including a collection of over 1.3 million books, materials and electronic resources, and educational and literacy, job and career development and life enrichment programs make Riverside County an even better place to live, work, raise families, and do business.

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RCLS Services

LIBRARY CARDS

Any resident of California can receive a Riverside County Library System card. Apply for a card at any Library location, including our mobile resource vans.

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EVENTS

Programming & Events. Save the date and look for events located in all branches ranging from all ages, adults, children, and teens!

https://rivlib.libcal.com/calendar?cid=-1&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=-1&inc=0

LITERACY PROGRAM

These programs are completely FREE and can help you find a job, support your family, or become a citizen. We also offer English as a Second Language (ESL) services to help you learn English.

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CAREER ONLINE

Earn your high school diploma and a career certificate with our Career Online High School program sponsored in part by the California State Library! Qualifying students are eligible for a scholarship.

https://rivlib.net/career-online

VOLUNTEER

Looking to volunteer in your community? Riverside County Library Services is always on the look out for volunteer tutors for our literacy program. Next to the adult learner, the tutor is unquestionably the most important person in the Literacy Program.

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BRANCHES & LOCATIONS

With 34 locations, two Mobile Resource Vans, two museums and a Creation Station in Riverside County, California. RCLS serves a diverse population of 1.4 million residents in a very large geography covering 7,303 square miles.

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RCLS Foundation

Help us expand programs, enhance technology, and improve library spaces across Riverside County. Donate to the Riverside County Library System Foundation and make a lasting impact in your community. Click below to donate now and be part of shaping the future of Riverside County Libraries. Your contribution is tax-deductible and goes directly to programs and services that enrich lives across the county.

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Contact Us

RCLS plays a crucial role in fulfilling Riverside County's vision of becoming a proactive county that offers essential community, business, government, and regional leadership. Through its modern public libraries, the county strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The library system's comprehensive services include a vast collection of over 1.3 million books, materials, and electronic resources. Additionally, RCLS is committed to fostering education and literacy, supporting job and career development, and enriching lives through various programs.

By providing these resources and programs, Riverside County Library System contributes significantly to making Riverside County a more vibrant and enriching place to reside, work, raise families, and conduct business.

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