Library Home Main Branch. A new era of library service began for the citizens of Moreno Valley on July 1, On that date, the City of Moreno Valley began operation of the library facility located at Alessandro Boulevard as a City department.
During the first half of , the fledgling Riverside County Free Library began negotiations with the residents of the small community of Moreno to establish a station in a local store, school, or home. From that modest beginning in a small farming community, library service developed into what we enjoy today. The City and County of Riverside continued operation of the library until , when a contract was reached with Library Systems and Services, Inc.
The City of Moreno Valley began negotiations to separate itself from the county system in , hiring the first library director and staff during the spring of Originally built to house the library and a senior and community center, the library now occupies the entire space.
After taking over the building in July of , work crews completed renovations that provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Aesthetic changes were made that allowed for greater patron comfort, and staff offices were created. A park-like setting is now maintained on the grounds surrounding the building.
The Library on Alessandro Boulevard was closed in September due to water intrusion, so officials explored various alternatives to provide library services in the community.
