Palm Springs Art Museum Announces National Library Week

The Journey began in September of 2006 when the Library and the Art Museum joined together to create this unique program. Twelve nationally and locally known artists were invited to participate in a 'Book Grab' where they selected books weeded out of the Library's collection. Then over the course of several months the artists created one-of-a-kind art pieces using the books they selected.

The pieces are now complete and have been donated to the Library. These pieces will be on display at the Library during National Library Week beginning April 15 - 21, and at the Art Museum, through the end of the month. After the exhibition is over the pieces will be returned to the Library and become part of the collection and will be available to check out.

The City of Palm Springs has a wonderful history of valuing library services. As far back as 1919, well before incorporation, the residents had established a public library in a small adobe building. As the village grew, the citizens followed the library through more than 12 different locations. With over 172,000 individual items, the Palm Springs Public Library has the largest collection in the Valley. The Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road; one of the anchors of Sunrise Park and a destination for residents and visitors alike. -- www.psmuseum.org