District 2 Is Getting A Library!

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: The District 2 Sunnymead Ranch Branch of the Moreno Valley Public Library System is Officially Under Construction

On Monday, August 12, Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera and the City Council held a demolition ceremony to officially begin the construction of the Sunnymead Ranch Branch of the Moreno Valley Public Library. 

Funded by Developer Impact Fees, the project is scheduled to be completed in approximately 18 months, and will be located at 23571 Sunnymead Ranch Parkway. The 5,700-square-foot library will serve as a social and educational hub, offering modern amenities and state-of-the-art resources.

Features of the new library will include:

• Spaces for Quiet Study: Two study rooms
• STEAM Exploration: Collections and programs focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics
• Program Room: For storytimes, workshops, special events, and community meetings
• Tech Center: Equipped with gaming computers, virtual reality equipment, 3-D printers, robotics kits, and maker stations
• Resources: Wide range of resources, including books for children, teens, and adults; public computers, printing stations, and mobile printing access; large monitors for screencasting; free Wi-Fi; free programs and events for all ages, and friendly staff available for reader’s advisory, guided instruction, or referrals to appropriate resources. Additionally, it will serve as a cooling or warming center during extreme temperatures.

Click the button below to watch the Exclusive Report Video. For more information, visit moval.org/library.

El Grito: More to Adore in 2024!

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month during the annual El Grito de Independencia celebration on Sunday, September 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Civic Center Amphitheater.

El Grito is a free celebration of Mexican heritage that commemorates the country's battle cry for independence. El Grito will feature exciting ballet folklorico performances, mariachis, a charro performance, delicious food, a fun games! Don’t forget your lawn chair and dancing shoes!

Visit moval.org/elgrito to learn more.

Got a Question for the Mayor?

Do you have questions about your community?

Join Mayor Ulises Cabrera as he takes your calls live on Wednesday, August 28, starting at 6 p.m. during the Telephone Town Hall.

The Telephone Town Hall is your opportunity to call in and ask questions about what's happening in Moreno Valley!

The meeting will be in a radio show-style format and available in English and Spanish. Residents can call in to ask a question and listen to what the Moreno Valley community has to say.

To register, visit moval.org/townhall.

Cool Down When Temps Go Up

It has been a RED HOT summer here in Moreno Valley, and it's most likely going to stay that way for the next month or two. So, if you need to find some A/C ASAP, we've got you covered!

When local temperatures exceed 97 degrees, residents looking to beat the heat are encouraged to spend time in one of our free cool centers located throughout the city:

Cottonwood Golf Center - 13671 Frederick Street - Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Moreno Valley Senior Center - 25075 Fir Avenue - Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Moreno Valley Public Library - 25480 Alessandro Boulevard - Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Moreno Valley Public Library, Iris Plaza Branch - 16170 Perris Boulevard - Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more at moval.org/cool.

Pet of the Week: Lily

Our Pet of the Week is Lily, a two-year-old brown and white Terrier mix. She's small in size, but BIG on energy!

Lily is very playful and attentive, and with the right training, care, and attention would be a great fit for an active family, especially in a household with elementary-aged kids. She loves to play her own creative version of hide and seek! We'd try to explain her hide and seek "rules", but it's better to see it in person.

If you would like to make Lily or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.

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