The Riverside County Library System, which runs the Library systems in the City of Menifee, has announced that the County will be moving forward to build three new libraries in Riverside County, one being in Menifee, with additional facilities to be built in French Valley and Desert Hot Springs.

Riverside County currently owns land off La Piedra Road and Menifee Road, where the new 15,000-20,000 square foot library is planned to be developed. Riverside County’s Economic Development Department plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for developers interested in building the facility. Key features will include charging stations, Wi-Fi, self-checkout, a computer lab, and will have a Starbucks look and feel.

 “With Sun City Library being one of the busiest libraries in the entire County, Menifee residents are in need of a Library System on the east side of the City,” said Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Menifee Council member for District 3. “This news could not come at a better time, as this amenity will greatly complement our growing population, as Menifee is the fastest growing City in Southwest Riverside County.”

This news comes shortly after the Riverside County Library System announced that enhancements will be made to the Sun City Library in addition to the new planned library in Menifee. The Sun City Library will be closing for a short period of time in order to make some enhancements to the facility starting March 5. The planned refresh project will bring a new vibrancy to the library with new paint, new carpet, new workspaces, selected new fixtures and new books.

The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net. For more information the fastest growing City in Southwest Riverside County, please visit www.cityofmenifee.us.