Palm Springs Daily: Trucks, library events and stepped-up DUI patrols

Good morning, Palm Springs. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around the village today and what may affect your weekend driving plans.

Touch A Truck takes over the Village Athletic Complex

This morning’s biggest family event is the 2026 Touch A Truck, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Athletic Complex on Cypress Lane. Kids can climb in and explore work vehicles and emergency trucks while parents meet the crews who operate them.

The event is designed as a hands-on way for children to learn about public safety, public works and other village services. Expect music, food vendors and plenty of photo opportunities, so plan for a bit of extra traffic around the complex late morning and early afternoon.

Library fills Saturday with free programs

The village library is also busy today, with free programs that blend practical help and literacy. A free tax-aid clinic is scheduled during the late morning at the library on Cypress Lane, offering residents help preparing returns and answering tax questions as filing season ramps up.

In the afternoon, the Reading Rangers program pairs elementary-age students with teen volunteers for shared reading and literacy games. The goal is to boost confidence for young readers while giving local teens a chance to earn service hours and stay involved in the community.

County DUI saturation patrol continues this weekend

County deputies kicked off a DUI saturation patrol Friday night and will be back on the road Sunday evening, focusing on major corridors across Palm Beach County. The operation uses extra traffic units to look for impaired driving and other serious violations.

Drivers heading through and around Palm Springs should expect a visible law-enforcement presence during the evening hours, especially on busier routes linking the village to nearby cities. Officials say the emphasis is on preventing crashes by stopping drunk and drug-impaired driving before it leads to injuries.

Looking ahead

Next week’s village calendar stays full, with a midweek community engagement meeting, multiple storytimes and craft programs at the library, and a Family Movie Night scheduled back at the Village Athletic Complex on Friday, February 13.

Residents can also keep an eye on future events like Taco Fiesta, the Easter Egg Hunt and summer holiday celebrations, all planned to return later this year.

Sources

• https://www.vpsfl.org/Calendar.aspx
• https://www.vpsfl.org/254/Events
• https://www.pbso.org/dui-saturation-patrol-on-february-6-2026-and-february-8-2026