Rialto Library opens new meeting rooms available to the public

A ribbon-cutting ceremony with a group of smiling attendees, including Vice Chairman and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., members of the Rialto City Council, community leaders, children and a service dog. The event takes place in front of a decorated doorway in the Rialto Library with gold, white and blue balloons, as the County Librarian Melanie Orosco cuts the red ribbon with large scissors.

The Rialto Library meeting room ribbon-cutting ceremony.

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, the San Bernardino County Library system welcomed the citizens of Rialto and beyond to a special ribbon-cutting event, revealing two brand new meeting rooms for the public to enjoy.

The meeting rooms feature state-of-the-art technology, including conference-style meeting tables and televisions for projecting presentations. The rooms can accommodate two groups of up to eight people for a larger meeting, but each room includes a partition that allows for smaller groups to meet as well, offering space for up to four separate groups.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis during regular library hours. In order to secure a room, patrons must have a San Bernardino County Library card, which is free for California residents. Residents who do not have a library card can begin the application process by visiting the San Bernardino County Library website.

A quiet study room at the Rialto Library, furnished with a dark wood table and black rolling chairs. A large screen on the wall displays 'Welcome!' with county and local city logos, while a glass window provides a view of bookshelves in the main library area.

One of two new study rooms at the Rialto Library.

The residents of Rialto and all of San Bernardino County are thrilled to have a warm, quiet, inviting place to study for college exams, meet with homeschool advisors, focus on entrepreneurial pursuits, and much more.

Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Mayor Joe Baca, Sr., and the members of the Rialto City Council showed boundless support for this project. At the ribbon-cutting event, Vice Chair Baca shared his recollection of the first time he stepped in the library when he was five years old, noting the importance of the library’s role in building community, shaping leaders and supporting residents.

The event attracted over 100 attendees, all of whom showed excitement to use the meeting rooms in the near future. County Librarian Melanie Orosco said, “We hope the community takes full advantage of these great new amenities, continues to feel welcome, and invites others to grow their love for literacy as well.”

For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit library.sbcounty.gov or call (909) 387-2220.

Additional County Update News – Feb. 6, 2025