Lake Elsinore's New Library Breaks Ground, A New Chapter For Residents

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — The City of Lake Elsinore dug deep last week, ceremonially breaking ground for the next chapter of the Lake Elsinore Library.

"Thursday marked a historic moment as we officially broke ground on the future Lake Elsinore Library, a space designed to enhance education, accessibility, and community engagement for years to come," a city spokesperson said over social media news release.

Though the community anxiously awaits the new building at the corner of Main Street and Sumner Avenue, the current library serving the Lake Elsinore community is located at the Outlets, 17600 Collier Ave, Suite G170. It will remain open until the new library is completed sometime in 2026.

This state-of-the-art facility is made possible by a $10 million grant awarded to the City through the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program in October 2023. The program aims to support the modernization of library services and enhance community engagement in California’s cities.

According to Lake Elsinore City Manager Jason Simpson, the new library will be 10,000 square feet and serve as a vibrant, modern hub designed to meet the diverse needs of Lake Elsinore residents.

"With support from the California State Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program, the City of Lake Elsinore is proud to bring this exciting new facility to the heart of downtown Main Street, offering modern resources, dynamic programs, and endless learning opportunities for all ages.

"A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers: Mayor Brian Tisdale, City Manager Jason Simpson, Supervisor Karen Spiegel, and County Librarian Barbara Howison for their leadership in making this milestone possible.

"We are also grateful to the Lake Elsinore City Council, City leadership, Riverside County Library System, and Riverside County Office of Economic Development for bringing this vision to life and investing in our future.

"We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of this incredible new space with you all soon."