City of Escondido

📚✨ A New Chapter Begins This August! After serving the community from the temporary location at the mall, the Escondido Public Library is preparing to head home, and we can't wait to welcome you back.

Here's what to expect during the transition:
📦 Saturday, June 27, will be the last day at the mall location. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

📚 Beginning Monday, June 29, library services will continue in the Pioneer Room (247 S. Kalmia St.) while we complete the move back into the Library. Temporary hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

🚚 Throughout July, staff will be relocating collections, furniture, equipment, and materials back into the renovated facility. During this time, please continue visiting us in the Pioneer Room.

🎉 On August 1, join us as we celebrate the Library's return home with a community ribbon cutting! More details are coming soon.

📖 Then, on August 3, the Escondido Public Library officially reopens seven days a week—including Sundays!

The renovated Library includes shorter shelving for improved visibility and accessibility, covered solar parking, enhanced lighting, refreshed interiors, ADA-accessible restrooms, and a new HVAC system. New spaces include a dedicated Teen Space, café area, communal workspaces, study rooms, and a flexible gathering space for programs and activities.

And, of course, the beloved student tiles and children's murals will still be there to welcome you home.

We know many community members have grown fond of the Library's temporary home at the mall, and we're grateful for your support throughout this transition. Over the next several weeks, staff will be putting the finishing touches on the project and moving everything back into place. We look forward to welcoming you home to the Library this August! ❤️📚

For more information and updates, follow Escondido Public Library or visit escondidolibrary.org.

Come share your ideas and learn more about The Rinks Foundation’s proposal to bring a three-sheet community ice facility to Kit Carson Park!

On June 3, 2026, City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Rinks Foundation to explore the project’s feasibility and long-term public benefits. As part of this process, the City is gathering community feedback to help inform future City Council consideration.

Join us to learn more and share your input:
📅 Tuesday, June 9 | 6–7:30 p.m.
➡️Presentation at 6 p.m.
📍 Vineyard Room – East Valley Community Center (2245 E. Valley Pkwy.)

📅Saturday, June 13 | 9–10:30 a.m.
➡️Presentation at 9 a.m.
📍 Mitchell Room – City Hall (201 N. Broadway)

👉 Can’t attend? Share your thoughts at: YourEscondido.com/IceSportsProposal

Got papers to shred or e-waste to drop off? Join us this Saturday, June 6, for our biannual E-Waste Disposal & Paper Shredding Event in partnership with EDI!

🗑️We’ll help you safely dispose of:
🔌Electronic waste (anything with a battery or cord)
📄Paper ready for shredding
🪫Used alkaline batteries
♻️ Reusable items for donation to Goodwill

At the event, free mulch and compost will also be available; just remember to bring a shovel!

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕘 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Emmanuel Faith Community Church (639 E. 17th Ave.)

The event will take place in the parking lot at the corner of E. 17th Ave. and Encino Dr. See you there!

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City Council has a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 3, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

👉 To view the full agenda or watch live, visit: escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com

The City of Escondido holds multiple City Council, Commission, and Subcommittee meetings every month.

👉 To view the full meeting calendar, current and past agendas, and available video recordings, visit: escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com

Tomorrow morning’s landscape class in the Mitchell Room has been canceled. Stay tuned for updates on future classes from our Environmental Programs team and our community partners.

👉 Looking for other options? Residents are welcome to sign up for the City of Oceanside’s upcoming landscape classes on June 24 and July 25, or explore virtual courses and seminars offered by MWD. View the full list of classes at: greenmediacreations.com/mwd

🌿 Want to get started this weekend? Visit our website at escondido.gov/environmentalprograms to find tips and resources to help you transform your landscape.

*This event has been canceled. Please stay tuned for future classes offered by our Environmental Programs team & community partners.

Join us for a WaterSmart Landscape Class in City Hall’s Mitchell Room next Saturday, May 30.🌱

Whether you’re a homeowner, a seasoned gardener, or just getting started, this class offers in-depth instruction and practical tips to help you create a more water-efficient landscape, while keeping your yard healthy and vibrant.

📅 Saturday, May 30 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
📍 City Hall - Mitchell Room (201 N. Broadway)
🪴 Save your seat: greenmediacreations.com/mwd

To learn more about ’s free landscape classes and other water conservation resources, visit 👉 escondido.gov/environmentalprograms

Help shape Escondido’s newest public art! A signature art piece is coming to the Grand Avenue roundabout, and we want to hear from you. 🎨

The Public Art Commission is selecting an artist or artist team to create a large sculpture and four related pieces that capture the theme “Authentically Escondido.” The main sculpture will be installed at Grand Ave. and Broadway, with companion pieces placed throughout each council district.

Three finalist artists have been selected, all with experience creating safe, lasting public art and collaborating with communities. Now it’s your turn to help shape the vision.

💬 What themes, ideas, or stories should be reflected in the final piece? Share what Escondido means to you. Your input will help guide the selection of the artist and the design.

👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: yourescondido.com/grand-avenue-roundabout-art-project