Diamond Bar Friends of the Library
23535 Palomino Drive No. 232
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

May 2023

For immediate release
For more information call: Kathleen Newe 909-629-2711
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Website: https://dblibraryfriends.org

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Summer volunteer opportunities at the Diamond Bar Library

For ages 14 to 17—Teens, do you want a fun and challenging summer? You can earn community service hours and help with the Summer Discovery Program at Diamond Bar Library during June 1-August 12, 2023. Your duties will include signing up children for the program, passing out prizes, and assisting with special programs. Please pick up an application form at the Diamond Bar Library and turn it in by Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Friends of the Library Bookstore News

by Elaine Mickle, Bookstore Manager

Look for the free Opportunity Basket in the Bookstore made by Friends’ board member MaryKay Nichols. Each customer is entitled for one free ticket per transaction.

“A true friend is like a good book; the inside is better than the cover”-Anonymous

Bookstore hours are:
Monday-Saturday  11 am – 5 pm

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Library Bookstore

FROM THE BOOK NOOK

“WE LOSE OURSELVES IN BOOKS. WE SOMETIMES FIND OURSELVES THERE TOO.”

Do you have books that you are reading that you would like to share? We would love to hear from you for our upcoming e-newsletters.

From Cynthia Yu, Interim Community Library Manager

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

This is a graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat’s middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. The story was humorous, heartwarming, and relatable. Middle grade graphic novel fans will surely love it! I’ve been a huge fan of Dan Santa’s for years and am very excited that he will visit Diamond Bar Library on Saturday, June 3, 2-3pm. Dan will talk about A First Time for Everything, answer questions, and have a signing line. Please visit LACountyLibrary.org/diamond-bar-library/ for more information.

From: Janet Ramirez-Manchan, Teen Services Librarian

Rubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success by Jessica Parra 

This debut novel tells the story of seventeen-year-old Rubi Ramos, who is trying to juggle her grades, a budding romance, and her passion for baking, all while striving for the future her immigrant parents worked so hard for. Rubi finds herself falling short of their expectations when she is waitlisted for the university, they want her to attend. When she decides to lie to her parents and find a way off the waitlist, she must decide what she wants to do with her life. This joyful and heartwarming coming of age tale has been named a Most Anticipated YA by Goodreads.

From: Dana Cox

A fun read for me this month is The Wicked Sister, a novel by Karen Dionne,  This is a startling novel of psychological suspense in which two generations of sisters try to unravel the tangled relationships between nature and nurture, guilt and betrayal, love and evil.

From:  Kathleen Newe

The Cave and the Cathedral by Amir D, Aczel

Unfolding like an Indiana Jones adventure, this book explores what the ancient art found in underground caves means to us. They stretch across stone walls found in almost inaccessible underground caverns. In drawing after drawing in prehistoric caves in France and Spain that date from the Ice Age, horses, bison, bulls, and other animals—often painted in brilliant oranges, blacks, browns, and yellows—stare out into darkness, as fresh and striking today as they were when they were created, some as far back as 30,000 years ago.

From:  Nancy Lyons

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

Hedy Lamarr was a stunning beauty, and she also possessed a stunning mind. Fleeing World War II, she escaped to Hollywood and became a famous movie star. She was also a scientist and knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis…if anyone would listen to her.

Whether you are interested in Old Hollywood or World War II, there is much to learn and enjoy here.

From: Reading Between the Lines Book Group

Vicki Hoffner chose The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner for the May 22 meeting. It is a historical murder suspense set in eighteenth century London and also in the present day.

From: Diamond Bar-Walnut AAUW Book Group

The May pick is The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson

“Lovely…Another heartening story about the possibility of striking out in a new direction at any age. It is also a soothing read, especially welcome in these anxious times.” ―Christian Science Monitor)
From the author of Meet Me at the Museum, a charming novel of second chances, about three women, one dog, and the narrowboat that brings them together.

to our library friends for their donations for the support of the 2022 Library Programs.

In 2021 over $29,000 was donated by the Friends to the Diamond Bar Library for needed programs and materials for adults, teens and children. For 2022 the Friends have promised at least $43,000 to the Diamond Bar Library.

DONATE HERE:

https://dblibraryfriends.org/donate/

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Checks can also be made out to “Diamond Bar Friends of the Library” and mailed to: Diamond Bar Friends of the Library
23535 Palomino Drive #232   Diamond Bar, Ca. 91765

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

-Nelson Henderson