New library facility direction on site
City of Palm DesertCalifornia- Detected
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Sector
- Library
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From the meeting
The council agenda asked for preliminary direction on the New Library Facility Project, including either new construction or continued long-term use of the existing College of the Desert facility. Staff was directed to return at the November 12, 2026 meeting with confirmed costs, proposed funding allocations, and necessary agreements. This is an open planning signal around library facility strategy, site use, and future capital funding.
- Meeting date
- October 22, 2026
- Agency
- City of Palm Desert
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