The Diamond Bar Friends of the Library is a non-profit, all-volunteer community service group dedicated to supporting the Diamond Bar Library, improving literacy and encouraging the love of reading. The Friends are a California registered non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

We have events and activities all year long, so please contact us to participate!

Los Angeles County Librarian Skye Patrick Honored

Skye Patrick, County Librarian and CEO of Los Angeles County Library was selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.  This distinguished recognition honors individuals and organizations who exemplify exceptional leadership and are making a significant impact on critical issues across California.

Under Skye Patrick’s visionary leadership, LA County Library has become a model for innovative and inclusive library services that break down barriers and create a sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds. LA County’s library system showcases the invaluable role of libraries as essential community hubs for information, access, engagement and community support. The Diamond Bar Library and the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library are proud to serve our community by providing access and engagement and being a place where all can belong.

As part of this Award, recipients will receive a $350,000 grant to support their ongoing efforts.  Librarian Patrick and the LA County Library were recognized at the California State Capitol and met with distinguished legislators, including Assemblymember Lisa Calderson and Senator Bob Archuleta.

Congratulations to Skye Patrick for this well-deserved honor.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Diamond Bar High School

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our shared booth with the Diamond Bar Library on Saturday, February 8. We enjoyed meeting many members of the Diamond Bar community and giving out lots of children’s books.

Student Essay Contest “How a Book Changed My Life”

The How a Book Changed My Life student essay contest is sponsored by the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library and is an integral part of the annual Read Together Diamond Bar program.  It is open to teens 13-18 who are encouraged to write a letter to their favorite author about how a book they wrote changed their life. There are 3 $300 gift card prizes available.

If you’re a book lover, you’ve likely read something, fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary, that has left its mark on you. Now’s your chance to express your appreciation to the author with an essay in the form of a letter. In this letter, you’ll describe how the author’s work has altered your worldview or personal life. Who knows -the author may even read it! Don’t miss out on the opportunity. Winners will be announced on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 2 PM at the Read Together Diamond Bar closing event.

Rules:
* Open to students ages 13-18
* Entries must be 1,000 words or less
* Must be mailed or dropped off at Diamond Bar Library
* All entries become the property of LA County Library
* A completed form must accompany all essay submissions

All entries are due Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Applications are available at the Diamond Bar Library or for download here.

 

Four Seasons Book Group

The Four Seasons Book Group is Diamond Bar Friends of the Library’s quarterly book discussion. It is also part of our annual Read Together Diamond Bar program that will be held in April 2025. Please join us in the Library Windmill Room for our lively discussions. Refreshments will be served, and you do not need to have read the books before joining us.

Saturday, April 5, 11 AM:  Please join our Four Seasons book group as we read and discuss Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen. A lifelong lover of trees, a fiercely determined girl, a courageous librarian and a fairy tale book come together in a redemptive story of love, family and friendship.  For adults.

Read Together Diamond Bar 2025

Here are the books chosen:

• Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen (Adult Fiction)
  
• Fault Lines by Nora Shalaway Carpenter (Young Adult)
• One Day This Tree Will Fall by Leslie Barnard Booth (K thru second grade)
• The Strange Wonders of Roots by Evan Griffith. (Middle Readers)

*On Saturday, March 8, 2 PM: two authors of Women of Walt Disney Imagineering,  Kathy Rogers and Elisabete (Eli) Minceff Erlandson, will reflect on their trailblazing theme park careers. Ms. Rogers was Executive Show Producer and Ms. Erlandson was Principal Concept Architect at Disney. Please join us to hear the lively stories about one of our favorite theme parks and the women who helped make it all happen.

 

*Thursday, April 24, 6:30 PM:  Steve Williams is a UC Master Gardener and Professor of Horticulture at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. His topic will be Trees in a Changing Climate. Some highlights include Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity, Native vs. Non-Native Selections, Planting and Care, Pests and Diseases in a New Age, Fire Management in an era of Climate Change, and Forest Bathing with Crystal Singing Bowls. For adults.

*Saturday, April 26, 10:30 AM: Writing Workshop by Evan Griffith, author of The Strange Wonders of Roots. Evan will conduct a workshop for children ages 8-12.

*Saturday, April 26, 2 PM:  Final event for RTDB 2025 where author Evan Griffith will discuss his book The Strange Wonders of Roots as well as his work as a writer. Also, the winners of our annual How a Book Changed My Life Student Essay Contest will be recognized and awarded their prizes.

Save the Date for the 31st Annual Wine Soiree!

Mark your calendars for the 31^st annual Wine Soirée and Benefit Auction to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Diamond Bar Center. It’s the first time the Soirée will be held in the summer, so our theme this year is Splish, Splash, Summer Bash. Come join the fun! All proceeds directly benefit the Diamond Bar Library.

Be a “Friend” by becoming a Member!

Be a “Friend” of the Diamond Bar Library! Membership dues are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law, tax ID 95-4611640. Your contribution will support programs, materials, and improvements for the Diamond Bar Library.

Membership Dues:

$10 -Individual (Yearly)
$15 -Family (Yearly)
$250 -Lifetime
$350 -Lifetime Family

Go here for more information on how to make a membership contribution.

Bookstore Donation Guidelines

While we appreciate the generous donations given to us by community members, we request that you follow the below guidelines before donating to be considerate of our volunteers’ time spent sorting donations.

We are looking for new or gently used books in almost new to fair condition.

We don’t accept:

-Outdated (10+ years)  travel guides and non-fiction reference books
-Computer books and textbooks
-VHS and cassette tapes
-Magazines and encyclopedias
-Torn, yellow, bug-infested, and water damaged books

Book donations may be dropped off anytime during library business hours. For more information, go here: Diamond Bar Library

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Library Bookstore