Palm Springs Public Library reopens, pool remains closed due to equipment malfunctions
Cynthia White
Update 7/9/25
The Palm Springs Public Library has reopened as the air conditioning system has been successfully repaired. To allow the building time to fully cool, the library will reopen from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The pool remains closed.
Original Report 7/8/25
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Power issues continue to keep several Palm Springs venues in Sunrise Park closed again on Wednesday. The city of Palm Springs sent out a notice Wednesday that the Community Pool Remains temporarily closed for safety maintenance. And for the second day in a row, the Palm Springs Library is closed due to an air conditioner malfunction.
The City says the pool at the Palm Springs Swim Center will remain closed due to continued necessary maintenance, water quality balancing, and cleaning following the recent power outage. “We are taking the time needed to ensure the pool meets important water quality safety standards,” said Nicholas Gonzalez, Director of Parks and Recreation. “The goal now is to reopen the pool tomorrow (Thursday) as soon as it is safe to do so. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming the community back to the Swim Center soon.”
As for the library, programs on Wednesday and Thursday will be moved to the Demuth Community Center at 3601 East Mesquite Avenue.
Wednesday, July 910:30 a.m. – Draw Along with Kyle (all ages)11L30 a.m. – Make a Vision Board (program for adults)2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Open Play Mah Jong (program for adults)
Thursday, July 1010:00 a.m. – Preschool Story Time11:00 a.m. – Baby Story Time3:30 p.m. – Teen Taskmaster Challenge
Updates for the reopening of the Pool and Library will be shared as they become available. For more information, contact the Demuth Community Center at 760-320-6430.