Most of the district's facilities have been built since 199 1. Murrieta is within an hour's drive of a host of higher education institutions, including University of California campuses at Riverside and San Diego and California State University campuses in San Bernardino, San Diego, San Marcos, Fullerton and Pomona. A host of community and private colleges exist within an hour of Murrieta as well, including Mt. San Jacinto Community College. Library Murrieta began operating its own municipal library system when its first public library opened in April, 1999. The facility is housed in a former bank building and will serve the community's needs until a permanent library is erected later.
Computers link the city facility with other library sources in the county.
City library card holders can use county branches at no charge. The library is located on Los Alamos Road just east of the 1-215 interchange. Click Here to visit the Murrieta library home page. Public Safety Public safety services are provided by the city's own departments. Murrieta has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Southern California, with a police department that seeks to actively involve the public in law enforcement solutions.