Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
| Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory area | |
| Former names | Rancho Mirage Public Library |
| General information | |
| Location | 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California |
| Coordinates | 33°44′54″N 116°25′16″W / 33.74833°N 116.42111°W |
| Completed | January 2006 (library), March 2018 (observatory) |
| Inaugurated | January 8, 2006 |
| Client | City of Rancho Mirage |
| Height | |
| Height | For Observatory dome only (22’6” per SeaWest Observatories) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle (Library); Narkweather Architects (Observatory) |
| Main contractor | Sea West Enterprises (Observatory) |
| Website | |
| RanchoMirageLibrary.org | |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory is a public library and science education complex in Rancho Mirage, California. It has been called a "cultural oasis" in the Coachella Valley. Additionally, the Book Nook is a volunteer-run bookstore inside the library's building and is the last remaining book store in Rancho Mirage.