A New Chapter Capital Campaign
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Palm Springs Public Library FoundationCommunity support will contribute to the transformation of a dynamic, sustainable public library.
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$7,000,000 goal
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (PSPLF) has raised $2 million of its $7 million capital campaign titled “A NEW CHAPTER: Revitalizing Our Palm Springs Public Library.” Community support will contribute to the transformation of a dynamic, sustainable institution that will serve Palm Springs as a cornerstone of learning, creativity and connection for decades to come.
Construction is already underway following the library’s September 18, 2025 groundbreaking, marking the largest investment in the library’s history—a $52 million renovation project combining $45 million in secured government funding with the goal of raising $7 million in private donations.
To inspire early giving, the Palm Springs Public Library Board of Trustees pledged to match the first $1 million, doubling the impact of every gift. In January 2026 that match was met. The Foundation continues to actively fundraise to reach its $7M goal. The Foundation encourages residents, businesses and philanthropic partners to join in this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Dedication opportunities are available for large donations. Gifts at all levels contribute to a lasting legacy of literacy, lifelong learning and the realization of a world-class library accessible to all.
Knowledge meets innovation in our library’s next chapter with the modernization of the 35,000-square-foot main library building, designed by William F. Cody, and the 4,000-square-foot JC Frey Building. Securing private support now will ensure that the community-driven vision for a library of the future—including an event hall, maker space, teen center and outdoor reading gardens—is part of the initial build. The revitalized library is expected to reopen in summer 2027.
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation is a philanthropic partner of the Library, raising private gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support capital improvements and long-term needs.
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