Public Library

The mission of the City of Imperial Public Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and businesslike

The City of Imperial Library was first established in the City of Imperial in 1909 and had a total of 101 books. Carnegie library was built in 1909 and opened for business in 1910. It was devastated in the 1940 earthquake and subsequently had to be torn down. Temporary facilities were utilized during the war years and post-war years, until a new library could be built. The Library as it exists today was opened in 1953; therefore the City of Imperial Public Library is the Imperial Valley's oldest operating library.

The Imperial Library may be small but it actually has access to millions of books through the Inter-Library Loan System. As a member of the Serra Cooperative Library System we able to request books from most of the libraries in the San Diego County, as well as Imperial County. If you want a book we do not have in our collection, we can get it for you through the Inter- Library Loan. This also includes audio books (books on tape). You are invited to come by the library and ask about this service, or call us at (760) 355-1332.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:
200 W. 9th Street
PO Box 38
Imperial, CA 92251

Library Administrator:
Christina Carter
(760) 355-1332
ccarter@cityofimperial.org

Library Board of Trustees (Meets Last Wednesday of each month 7:00 PM)
Troy Crockett
Savanna Prince
Linda Shaner
(760) 355-1332

Imperial Public Library Calendar

Visit Our Online Catalog

Recommended Links

• L.E.A.R.N. (Libraries Empower All to Read Now) IV  - for adult literacy help in the Imperial Valley

• California Reading Lists - to get recommended books for your children, by grade levels

• PBS Kids - for fun and learning

• Math and reading help for kids

• Typing Practice

• English Club - to help you learn English or teach English as a second language

• Project Money - how to save money, manage back accounts, credits cards, and more

• Easy Voter Guide

Other Local Libraries

• Brawley Public Library

• Camarena Memorial Library

• El Centro Public Library

• Imperial County Free Library

• Spencer Library Media Center (IVC)

• SERRA Cooperative Library System

For department forms, please click here or visit the City Public Form