Zip Books program premiers at CL Library

Zip Books premiered at Riverside County Libraries on Apr. 1. Patrons who cannot find a book in the Riverside County Library catalog may consider utilizing the free Zip Books program to have it ordered and sent to them.

Zip Books is another way for patrons to request books not owned by the Riverside Public Library. The item is shipped directly to the patron using Amazon Prime. After it is returned, the library can add the item to its collection for others to check out. This service is available to anyone with a valid Riverside Public Library card. There is no fee for requests. Up to five requests can be in process at a time.

Located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, the Canyon Lake Library offers free programs for all ages, including book clubs, reading programs and tutoring, to name a few.  Programs and library cards are free; replacement library cards cost $1.

The Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, Apr. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The club is open to new members. The book selection for April is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the front desk at the library.

The Jr. Book Club, for kids in grades fourth through seventh, will meet on Wednesday, Apr. 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The book selection for April is “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs. Copies are available at the front desk at the library. The club welcomes new members.

The Knitting and Crochet Crafters program meets on the first and third Fridays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. The part social, part educational program is open to new members of all skill levels and loaner tools and supplies are available.

Miss Ginny’s Story Time, a program for children ages three to five, will meet today, Apr. 5, and on Apr. 19. The every other Friday program includes an interactive story read by Miss Ginny, live music and movement activities.

Toddler Story Time will meet on Monday, Apr. 8, 15 and 22. The program provides stories and social experiences for children ages three and younger. The program provides opportunities for young children to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children. The program includes a craft to make and take home.

Play Day will meet on Apr. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program includes music and movement, a story, playtime, a craft to make and take home and light snacks.

The library’s Roots to Grow program offers free homework help for students on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. High school students earn volunteer credit for assisting younger children in their studies. Students wishing to volunteer as a helper or to come in for help should contact the library in advance to express their interest.

The library recently welcomed Amanda McLaughlin as its new branch manager. Amada replaces Sandra Brautigam, who relocated to the Wildomar Library.

The library is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.