Public computers available for use at library

Public computers are available for use at the library. Saving is possible with the use of a removable drive such as a USB. The library has an AWE computer for young children to use. It is preprogrammed with educational games and activities and is not attached to the Internet.

The library will offer Tech Time July 27 from 12 to 2 p.m. Tech Time is a program in which patrons ages 18 and older may have their questions about the internet, tech, or their devices answered by the Tech Tutor, an expert with more than 15 years of experience in the field. Patrons are encouraged to bring in their devices, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets.

The Summer Reading Program kicked off on June 10 and ends tomorrow, July 27. Participants are encouraged to visit the library and redeem final prizes. Raffle prizes will be randomly selected tomorrow at 3 p.m.

The library is featuring “Catterfly is Born,” the first in the Catterfly series. Written by award-winning picture book author Alma Hammond and illustrated by Emily Hercock, “Catterfly is Born” was recently featured during Story Time, along with a fun butterfly craft. The book is available for reading at the library and a signed copy will be raffled off at the end of the Summer Reading Program.

Keep an eye out for exciting new events coming to the Canyon Lake Library, such as Library Card Sign-Up Month and Banned Books Week in September.

Toddler Story Time will meet in the Kid’s Cove in the library on July 29 at 11 a.m. Mrs. Blackford engages the children with stories, songs and other activities appropriate for toddlers ages three and younger. The program provides opportunities for young children to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children. A craft is included in the program.

Pre-School Story Time and Play Day will not meet in July. The programs will resume in August.

The Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, July 29, at 4 p.m. The selected book is “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver. The Junior Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 31, at 4 p.m. The selected book is “Amulet” by Kazu Kibuishi. Copies of the selected book titles are available at the library.

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 crafters of all skill levels. Loaner tools and supplies are available. Children ages six and older are invited to create a hand-chain necklace craft to make and take home.

All library programs are free. A library card is required to borrow items and to use many of the digital offerings on the Riverside County Library System’s (RCLS) website. The first library card is free; replacement cards are $1. There is no minimum age for a library cardholder; however, a legal guardian’s signed permission is required for a juvenile card.

The library is a collaboration with the City of Canyon Lake and the Riverside County Library System. Card and returns from other affiliated libraries are honored.

The library is located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd. For more information, call 951-244-9181.