Diamond Bar Library To Close Within Days

Time is ticking down for the old Diamond Bar Library.

The small, unassuming building tucked between a fire station and a row of commercial centers has served the community for the better part of 35 years. But at 5 p.m. Friday, the Grand Avenue building will serve its final patrons, library officials said.

And 28 days later, a brand new, much larger library facility will open on the more easily accessible area of Copley Drive, Diamond Bar city officials said.

“The new location will provide easier access and is much bigger!” wrote Patch reader Veronica Tagle. “Can't wait to visit!”

For several days now, the Los Angeles County Library system and the city have been warning residents that the current library building was set to close. As soon as the doors close, the staff will have the large task of moving the collection of books and materials to the Copley building.

Library materials reserved online will be available for pickup at the Walnut Library at 21155 La Puente Road in Walnut. For information call (909) 595-0757.

Meantime there is much anticipation for the for the new facility is being organized.

“The County branch library will occupy the first floor,” according to city officials. “It will be triple its current size and include separate children, teen, and adult reading sections, an outdoor reading garden, and office space for ‘Basically BOOKS,’ the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library bookstore.”

The new library, at 21800 Copley Drive, will open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 28. A ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10 a.m. County, city and local elected officials will speak followed by the official ribbon cutting and photo opportunity, officials said.

A Family Fun Area will hold activities from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is free and will be held in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Children’s games, crafts, face painting, balloons, giveaways and free meals (while supplies last) will be featured, officials said.

Indoor Library Activities begin immediately following ribbon cutting at 10:30 am and continue until the library closes at 2 p.m.

For more information, call (909) 839-7055.