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!

President’s Message

Dear Friends,

In March, our librarians have put together a month of programs that will surely appeal to everyone in our home and in our community. We will honor families starting with a program to acquaint new parents with library services and programs, a relaxing parent-child experience featuring Toddler & Me Yoga, a musical storytelling of The Cat in the Hat featuring live instruments, and two art projects.

In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, and good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. All family members can make these beautiful art creations at home and at your leisure.  You can pick up an origami kit from the library starting March 16^th. These kits are available during the entire month of March.

The second art project is a collaborative art poster we can work on together! We will learn about the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez and celebrate by making an art poster. The completed art project will be displayed in the library for everyone to admire.

Read Together Diamond Bar’s Essay Contest for students 13-18 years begins in March! If you’ve read a book that has left its mark on you, enter our Essay Contest!  Enter by writing a letter to the author to express your appreciation for their literary work. You might be the winner of the contest!

Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Save the Date!

The Wine Soiree Planning Committee is hard at work on the 32^nd Annual Wine Soiree. It will be held at the Diamond Bar Center on Sunday, June 7^th!  Co-chairs Dennis Giardina, Lee Mao and I are thrilled about this year’s theme:  Sippin’ on the Ritz.  This fundraiser supports the library all year long, and it’s the best party of the year. We would love to have you join us.  Please reach out to me if you would like to help or to donate.

Sincerely,

Susan Pantages
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library President

 

 

March Events and Programs at the Diamond Bar Library

In March, our library honors families with a program for new parents, and for the whole family, a musical storytelling of The Cat in the Hat, and two art projects. We have a new class: Toddler & Me Yoga for a relaxing parent-child experience.  The Friends of the Library are pleased to bring these special programs and exciting classes to the Diamond Bar Library during March 2026.  Join us!

These are two special programs that are featured all month long that you can do at home:

Enter our Essay Contest!  How a Book Changed My Life Student Essay Contest: Letter to an Author. If you’re a book lover, you’ve likely read a book, fiction or non-fiction, classic or modern, 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. For students 13-18 yrs. Entries are due by April 11, 2026

1,000 Cranes Community Art Project: In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, and good fortune.  The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings.  Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16^th!  Our art project is for all ages in the community.

At the library:

Play and Explore, for little ones on Tuesday March 3^rd from 6–7:00 p.m.  Bring your curiosity and enjoy a special time of books and rhymes, followed by playtime with an assortment of developmentally appropriate toys and activities.

Smarty Pants Story Time is back!  On Wednesdays, March 4^th,11^th, 18^th and 25^th  from 10:15–10:45 a.m., let’s get ready for school.  Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. This program is especially for ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Adventures in Bookland is a book club for young readers.  On Friday, March 6^th from 4-5:00 p.m., come join this exciting book club. We will meet monthly to discuss a special book and participate in journaling, crafting or games. This month’s book is Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilo.

Circle of Two: Toddler & Me Yoga. On Saturday, March 7^th, from 2-3:00 p.m. join us for a fun and relaxing parent-child yoga session with professional yoga instructor Dolly Lai.  Participants will learn yoga stretches and poses for both caregivers and children in this unique family bonding experience.

Learn new ways to get around our digital library.  Digital Drop-In: Libby & Freegal are here to help. Come in on Monday, March 9^th at 1:00 p.m. and have a librarian lead you through the process of downloading free eBooks, audiobooks, and music from Libby and Freegal.  For Adults.

Fiber Arts Meetup crafts again! On Thursdays March 12^th and 26^th from 1:00-2:30 p.m., come and get crafty with us. Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or otherwise work with fiber, bring your project and work with other fiber artists.  And make a new friend or two as well.  This program is for adults.

Smart Start, Baby Band makes music! Come play with us on Friday, March 13^th, from 10:15-10:45 a.m.!  Did you know that music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills?  Play time is music time!

Family Craft Party: Cesar Chavez Collaborative Poster. On Saturday March 14^th from 3–4:00 p.m., we’re celebrating Cesar Chavez Day (March 30) at the library by learning about his life and legacy.  We will then work together on a collaborative poster, which will be proudly displayed in the Children’s Area of our library. Join us and be a part of this art project!

What’s a Junk Journal Workshop? We will celebrate Women’s History Month by creating personalized junk journals.  A junk journal is unique to its owner and can be used to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration or as a daily diary. Join us at 4 – 5:00 p.m. on Monday March 16^th.

Write a Letter like Abigail Adams. On Thursday, March 19^th from 11 -12:00 p.m., come in and get inspired by the letters of Abigail Adams as we celebrate Women’s History Month and the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  For adults.

Cozy up at Pajama Storytime on Thursday, March 19^th from 6:45-7:15 p.m. Bring your jammies and blanket and join us for a mellow evening of stories, songs, and rhymes.  Don’t forget your favorite stuffy!

A special program for new parents!  New Parent Engagement: Learn about Library Programs & Services.  On Saturday, March 21^st from 10:15 – 10:45a.m., bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

The Cat in the Hat: Musical Storytime Adventure. Come enjoy this special musical storytelling of the Cat in the Hat on Saturday, March 28^th from 2 – 3:00 p.m.  We will be featuring live instruments. During the show, families will learn about basic music concepts and early literacy skills. You don’t want to miss this amazing musical program!

 

 

February Snapshots from the Library

Lunar New Year Celebration

 

Book, Be Mine

 

Storytelling from Around the World

 

 

Read Together Diamond Bar 2026

Go here for more information on the Four Seasons Book Group and Read Together programs.

 

Save the Date – Sunday, June 7^th, 2026

Mark your calendar for the best party of the year, the Annual Wine Soiree on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 3-7 PM. Join us as we will be Sipping on the Ritz at the Diamond Bar Center.

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

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