ANNOUNCING LIBRARY CONNECT, RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM’S NEW MOBILE RESOURCE VAN

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – The Riverside County Library System (RCLS) is excited to announce the launch of two new mobile resource vans, named Library Connect. The Library Connect mobile resource vans will bring many library and literacy services to rural and remote community members year-around beginning February 7, 2022 in select areas of the Western and Desert regions of Riverside County.

With a generous grant from the California State Library, RCLS is now able to provide just-in-time and recurring community education and literacy programs to support Riverside County adults, children and families year around. Library Connect will offer:

• Learning Lounge – Just-in-time literacy support services, such as resume, job help, digital skills and others.
• Family Literacy Programs – Programs to develop literacy skills as a family, such as weekly educational craft kits, Raising a Reader and STEAM activities.
• Adult One-on-One Sessions – One-on-one support to improve reading, writing, listening, speaking and digital skills.
• Adult Small Group Sessions – Support to improve reading, writing, listening, speaking, digital and job skills with others in the community.
• Library Services – Book checkout/check-in, holds pickup/return, getting a library card and more.
• Wi-Fi and Technology Services – Provides Wi-Fi and access to laptops during stops.

“Access to educational opportunities is more important than ever for our underserved communities," said Chairman of the Board Jeff Hewitt, Supervisor of the Fifth District. "It brings me great joy to know we are using our tax dollars to make a difference in the lives of our residents with these mobile services, especially our youth.”

To locate the Library Connect van and to take advantage of the services, the schedule for the Western County region is as follows:

Monday’s

• 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Country Village Apartments, 10250 Country Club Dr., Mira Loma
• 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Youth Opportunity Center, 5656 Mission Blvd., Riverside

Tuesday’s

• 10:00AM – 2:00PM at Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore
• 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Perris Valley Family Resource Center, 2055 N. Perris Blvd., Perris

Wednesday’s

• 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Deleo Regional Sports Park, 25655 Santiago Canyon Rd., Temescal Valley

Thursday’s

• 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Mead Valley Family Resource Center, 21091 Rider St., Perris
• 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Youth Opportunity Center, 5656 Mission Blvd., Riverside

Saturday’s

• 10:0AM – 12:00PM at Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore
• 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Deleo Regional Sports Park, 25655 Santiago Canyon Rd., Temescal Valley

During the COVID-19 pandemic, RCLS has increased its digital resource offerings, transitioned to virtual programs, provided craft kits, offered library eCards and much more to ensure library patrons can continue to enjoy their local library branch services safely from home. The Library Connect mobile resource vans will be another addition to the growing number of community resources RCLS offers bringing much-needed services to Riverside County residents across the region.

Please note that the times are approximate. Stops may occasionally be delayed or cancelled due to weather, vehicle maintenance, or traffic conditions. Library Connect vans will be closed in observance of all County holidays.

The Riverside County Library System is a division of 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.