SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library — Attraction in Riverside

As I drove up into the parking area, "NICE", was the word that I uttered silently. Most of the parking spaces are canopied. Covered parking, how cool is that!? Everything; all the trees, the grass and the shrubs appear so well maintained and cared for. On exiting my automobile I observed an interesting looking walled and gated area with an outdoor sign installed a few feet in front of it. The marker was tastefully designed with words and the graphic likeness of a former city assistant district attorney. "Kathleen M. Gonzales Memorial Waterwise Garden", the title indicated. After visiting an attractive, up to date, library I briefly enjoyed the beautiful, peaceful and secrene waterwise garden. Amazing park-like atmosphere with breath taking and strikingly lovely plants and trees. Also, took a photo of a small bird at the exquisite bubbling bird bath. And the library, inside, has it's own children's area with books and computers just for the little ones. Overall, a unique and outstanding supplement to the other fine libraries...

They offer free tax filing. The volunteers are professional and good at the job. They are well organized and very nice, on top of it. You will need your actual Drivers license and actual social security card. If you received a stimulus dont forget the letter they sent at the end of the year to you that says how much they gave you. You need that. Its first come first serve and they spend about an hour per person. They start at 10:30am but the line starts early. Worth it if you got the time. I believe tomorrow 4/16/22 is the last time they are doing it this year. But they usually offer it every...

Such a neighborhood gem. The Casa Blanca library has a wonderful children's section in both English and Spanish. There is also an attached garden walk and shaded outdoor reading area. The librarians are helpful and welcoming and the weekly programming has something...