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,

There’s a lot to celebrate in February: the month of love, friendship and romance, Black History Month, President’s Day, and Lunar New Year.  Our Diamond Bar Library is all in with many special programs: crafts especially for teens and adults to celebrate friendships, learning about a little-known but important African American inventor, stories by an acclaimed African American storyteller, and a special afternoon to welcome Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. And there are programs with music, sandbox playtime and story time for babies and children throughout the month.  Also, our monthly reading club for teens, Adventures in Bookland, will be reading The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.  There’s so much to learn and experience, and so many books to read and explore.

Speaking about reading, our Friends’ Bookstore (located inside the library) is stocked with popular books about love and friendships for this month.  Also, check out the cookbooks, mystery, children and teen sections.  Pick up a gift for your Valentine or Galentine. We have something for everyone!

Our Librarians and Membership Chair Lee Mao will celebrate Lunar New Year with the Diamond Bar Chinese American Association on Saturday, February 7^th from 9 – 11 a.m. at Diamond Bar High School. Come visit our booth and check out what’s new at the library and receive a special prize for visiting.

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 – Save the date!  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 and help us.  Please reach out to me.

Sincerely,

Susan Pantages
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library President

 

February Events and Programs at the Diamond Bar Library

In February, our library celebrates the Month of Love and Black History Month with reading, crafts, and storytelling for babies, children, teens, and adults. The Friends of the Library are pleased to bring these special programs and exciting classes to the Diamond Bar Library during February 2026.  Join us!

Book, Be Mine. Will it be love on the first page? On Mondays, February 2^nd, 9^th, 17^th, and 23^rd, check out a bag from the display counter in the Children’s Area and start reading our sweet surprises. Fill out and return the Rating Card to the Ask Us desk for a chance to win prizes!

African American and Black History Month: Coding the Traffic Light. We take the safety and ease of traffic lights for granted, but how did they come to be?  Join us on Tuesday, February 3^rd from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to celebrate African American inventor Garrett Morgan’s contributions and find out how to create your own traffic light! This program is especially for teens ages 13-18.

Smarty Pants Story Time is back!  On Wednesdays, February 4^th and 11^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.

DYI Bookish Bouquet! On Thursday, February 5^th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we will celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month by learning about the language of flowers and creating your own bookish theme flower bouquet out of book pages.  You can share your handmade flowers with someone special or enjoy them yourself! This program is for adults.

Adventures in Bookland is a book club for young readers.  On Friday, February 6^th from 4:00-5:00 pm, 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 The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Learn new ways to get around our digital library.  Digital Drop-In: Libby & Kanopy are here to help. Come in on Monday, February 9^th at 1:00 p.m. and have a librarian lead you through the process of downloading free eBooks and enjoy them on your TV, smartphone, tablet or computer. For Adults.

Fiber Arts Meetup crafts again! On Thursdays February 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, February 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!

African American & Black History Month: Storytelling from Around the World. On Saturday, February 14^th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., celebrate African American & Black History Month with internationally acclaimed storyteller Michael D. McCarty as he shares folktales from Africa and America.

Sandbox Playdate is full of sand fun and friends!  On Wednesday, February 18^th from 10:15-11:00 a.m., join us for a fun playdate in the sandbox! Dig for treasures, explore sand toys and enjoy this special sensory experience while bonding with other families.

Cozy up at Pajama Storytime on Thursday, February 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!

Adult 101: Personal Well-Being Friendship Bracelets. Join us on Monday, February 23^rd from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the power of friendship! Learn the importance of friendships for personal well-being and create a beaded friendship bracelet to keep or gift to a friend. This program is for teens ages 13-17.

Lunar New Year Celebration will be at the Library on Thursday, February 26^th from 4:00-5:00pm! Come celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year. We will provide an assortment of arts and craft stations for kids to explore as well as special snacks for all to enjoy as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

 

 

January Snapshots from the Library

Snowstorm in a Jar

 

Family Craft Party-I Have a Dream

 

Decorate Your Own Intention Mug

 

 

 

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.

Be a “Friend” by becoming a Member!

Be a “Friend” of the Diamond Bar Library! 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.

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