I just voted at this library. The facility is very nice and the voting crew and system get 5 stars. REALLY GREAT JOB!No lines, no confusion, very professional and courteous.Thank you.

Very cool art exhibit going on while we were there

The Observatory is Racho Mirage best kept secret. It offers the public a chance to have an experience that you can only get at a few places. You can view several celestial objects at their courtyard where they have several telescopes with staff to assist you. You can also get a chance to look through the main 27.5 inch telescope. They have a astronomer who explains what you are looking at. To allow everyone a chance to view through the telescopes, they only allow no more that 40 people per event. This means you have to make reservation ahead of time. Its well worth the experience.

Ive recently attended lectures at the Rancho Mirage Library on a wide variety of subjects from presentations by resident astronomer Eric McLaughlin about Planet Jupiter and the future of human space travel to Rancho Mirage Mid-century Modern architecture with Melissa Ritchie and Fashion Design with Dame Zandra Rhodes. The auditorium is spacious with an excellent multimedia system . The Observatory is impressive. The library itself is an architectural masterpiece. Its a great place to expand your mind and meet great people from all over the desert! I look forward to meeting you there! - Lance Frank, Berkshire Hathaway home services.

Observatory at the Rancho Mirage Library was AMAZING!!! They also have the best prices on used books in the library annex! Love it here!

Went for the observatory a while ago. The presentation was well done, the telescopes that were available were in very good shape, and the observatory tour was great.

Had a great crowd of stargazers. The commentator/instructor was just outstanding. As good as anything you would see on TV.Cold nights this winter. Be sure snd bring something warm to wear.

Went to RM Library for their book sale and got books and DVDs. Was able to get a DVD Ive been looking for for only $2 and it was in perfect shape. I always make a special trip when they have a book sale. Afterward I went into the library and looked around there. They have an Aspen Mills inside for those who would like to grab a bite to eat as well.

Its a true jewel in the Desert... Small but very modern and expensive facility. Great tour! I will be back at night to enjoy the sky...

Beautiful, modern, built for social functions and now have added an Observatory in a nearby building steps away from the library.Very well thought out, a very popular place for learning..YES!! A STARBUCKS IS also inside the library. Books for sale, places to eat, sit and read. Nice restrooms..lovely art work..I love to attend functions here..visiting this library always puts a smile on my face!If you can make some time, please!! Stop in and look around or attend a function and dont forget the Observatory. They also have special times and viewing function there too.

Fantastic library. There is most likely nothing like that in entire US. Beautiful architecture of library. Observatory and guided tours. Clean and nice. Friendly librarians.

What an amazing place. Library is well stocked and full of knowledgeable and pleasant staff. The place is clean and well presented. The observatory is yet on another level. The main telescope is a piece of art and cutting edge at the same time. There are 4 other smaller telescopes. Everything is wheelchair accessible. Go on a tour of the observatory at 9am or 3pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Came for Dr Greger speaking. Came from out of town. Arrived 45 min early barely made it in. 400 people. They should have tickets but dont. Gave preference to residents and donors of library. Not library card holders if not resident.

Known as one of the top libraries in the country. Has everything for everyone! Plus a world class Observatory. Awesome!

A good way to understand more about the stars. And spend some time out of the hot sun!

I found it quite interesting. I have to go back to see just what all they have there. I will have to go back to see The Observatory which is a little small but still Observatory. I found it to be a very attractive place. There seems to be a lot happening there.

We loved the intern tour guide! She was very knowledgable and excited about what she is studying and patient with kids. Very mind blowing information.Take the kids and enjoy. Spoiler; the first part of the tour was outside and in our case(only 107)but it was worth it.

Absolutely beautiful Library and awesome atmosphere. Lots of interesting historical pieces inside worth looking at

Awesome place. President Ford personal collection, a observatory, bakery, used book store. This library has a little of everything and is more than a library. I drive a half hour to access the books they have and the community events they host.

Impeccable Library. Good quality programs fun Marx Brothers Exhibit. Helpful knowledgeable staff. An overall fun experience

Impressed with the knowledge of the staff. It was cold but the put heaters out which were very much appreciated. Wish the scopes had better closer views but it was fun and informative

Yes, yes, YES! Free daytime tour of observatory is great. Library is a great resource and there are many free event. Physical plant is beautiful. Staff very friendly and helpful. Online renewals round out a great package

Went to the star viewing. It was one of the best I have been to.

Enjoyed the observatory. it was a nice brief tour and highly accessible to everyone.

The tour was nice and looking forward to gazing at the stars through the telescope.

Great your of the observatory they have on site at the library

Attended the Stargazing...Jupiter, its moons and viewing them on the day of the Summer Solstice was just amazing!The astronomers knowledge of our solar system was just so fascinating...!

Visited from out of town back in March. Took the observatory tour & was thoroughly impressed. Beautiful, well put together facility. Cant wait to go back and participate in a stargazing event.

Fabulous place. Very educational.

This is an amazing observatory with a 27 inch reflector telescope, a solar-scope, and a host of other cutting edge star-gazing equipment. It is free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Excellent docent guided tours during the day and frequent stargazing events in the evenings led by a friendly and extremely knowledgeable astronomer in residence.

Fabulous performance this evening by a superb vocal impressionist Ms. Lizann Warner...outstanding!

What a blast I had doing the stargazing very knowledgeable speakers very helpful got to see lots of stars. I highly recommend trying it stargazing

Signed up online for the star party. Well done.

Awesome place. The observatory is amazing

Number one attraction in California!

Great evening of learning and viewing!

Eric and his assistants were very informative. We learned a great deal

We took the free tour of the observatory. Its about 45 minutes long and was very interesting. Highly recommend it. Also, just inside the library front doors is a nice bakery with sandwiches, coffee and pastries.

Superb lecture on climate change.

The library has many different areas so it is easy to find what books or info you need. The observatory opened this year. It is open Tuesday---Saturday. They give free tours at 9 am and 3 pm. Also, they have a huge telescope plus several others to have Star Parties periodically. If youre interested in that, you MUST sign up online way in advance. Families and groups are welcome. This part is 7:30-9:00 pm. There is an astronomer to answer your sky questions too.

Finally got to star gaze and I am super excited I did. Took 3 months to get but well worth the wait. The night was clesr and crisp. It is and outdoor excursion so dress appropriately. The main telescope and rotating ceiling provides priceless views light years away. Our guide was very informative and provided lots of information about the stars and galaxies. Nothing short of amazing tour. Plan ahead for a wonderful stargazing coachella skies.

Of all the local libraries this one is the best. With a myriad of e-book, independent movies, great DVDs. This library has something for everyone. And now an obseratory with free tours

Amazing! Like stepping into the future. The best docents I have ever seen!

This is a beautiful free to the public tour. Jeff, our tour guide, was very informative. The tour took us all through the observatory and we looked through a telescope. Went to the top of the observatory.

This is one of our favorite libraries. It has a book store, cafe, conference room, study rooms, hundreds of DVD and CD selections, an incredible childrens library and much more. Fantastic library.

It was fun even with kids

Extremely knowledgable staff. Exciting to see and learn. How wonderful to have something so awesome for the community

Great lectures here!

Wonderful show of old show tunes

Incredible facility and staff! The astronomer is extremely intelligent and tought us so much about the solar system! If you are in town during one of these presentations it is a must see experience!

Wonderful free programs for the community.

The observatory is a great addition to our valley. There are many options to view the sky with. My only change would be the lights in the parking area and close on hwy 111. Dim those please.

Awesome events, movies, lectures, music..and of course DVDs..etc..the best!

Its a beautiful library

Amazing place, but it is too cold

Wind came up could not see through big telescppe,other than than that, great

It was an excellent informative show

Great presentation, super nice people

Great Library. Well staffed

Wonderful tour...

Gorgeous space and wonderful for kids!

When you learn about everything in this universe and how fast it is and how big it is then you learn how great our God is

Very interesting and informative experience

Great presentation and tour, could use a few more museum pieces, maybe on space exploration

The stars were great

Awesome star gazing

Fun, free, great place to see the stars.

Great story telling

What an amazing place

Awesome library

Guided outdoor observation. A must see.

Wonderful staff

Great observatory!

Beautiful new observatory

Great observation tower

Good experience.

Awesome observatory!

You have to visit