City of Temecula Mayor, Chuck Washington, is pleased to announce that through a partnership between the City of Temecula and Riverside County Law Library, the Temecula Public Library is now providing law library services. Mayor Washington stated, “Currently, the closest law libraries are located in Riverside or Vista. We are very proud that we are able to add a Law Resource Center at a local level that provides both written and electronic law sources.  

The Temecula Public Library remains the busiest library in the Riverside County system since it opened over five years ago; and this addition will further enhance the services provided to the community.”

Sarah Eggleston, Library Director of Riverside County Law Library added, “With more and more people representing themselves in court and facing everyday legal issues, we understand that easier, more convenient access to legal materials and information is critical.”

The Law Library collection consists of 50 core reference sets and free access to five (5) legal databases. The databases will be accessible in-house via library computers or through the library’s wireless connection. In addition, there will be a Law Librarian, Beverly Chavira, on site who will be available on Thursdays between 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Fridays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Ms. Chavira will be able to assist by referring patrons to appropriate sources and materials but will not be permitted to provide legal advice.

City Council Member and Temecula Community Services District Board President, Jeff Comerchero stated, “In conjunction with the assistance provided by Law Librarian, Beverly Chavira, on Thursdays and Fridays; the Temecula Public Library’s staff has had training and will be able to assist our citizens during business hours.” The Temecula Public Library is located at 30600 Pauba Road, between Margarita and Ynez Roads.   Hours of operation are:

Monday – Thursday                 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday                                      10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday                                   10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday                         1:00 pm – 5:00 pm