Rancho Cucamonga Libraries Are Getting a Few Temporary Homes...

With the impending remodel and temporary closure of the Archibald Library this summer, no one need fear being too far from the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries you've come to know and love. Temporary library sites have been set up close to Archibald and the Biane Library will temporarly expand it's hours so no matter where you are, there will be a library near you.

The Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens will open Sundays from 1-5pm during the summer beginning June 15.

The Family Library at Central Elementary School offers

• browsing collection of popular materials for adults



• great selection of materials for children and teens



• You can participate in the Summer Reading Club



• Library staff will also be on hand to assist you

The Family Library will open June 23, with service from 10-5 Monday through Friday.

The Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at Central Park offers a self-service, browesable collection of materials primarily for adults.

And, of course, you'll find our Bookmobile at various locations throughout Rancho Cucamonga all summer long.

Free tickets will be available starting Saturday, May 17 for the upcoming Star Wars Day on Saturday, May 24 at the Biane Library. Kids ages 2-12 and their parents will be able to:

• Enjoy Star Wars themed storytimes,


• Create light saber balloons or R2D2 masks,


• Visit with Star Wars characters such as Darth Vader, the Emperor, and Storm Troopers, and


• Watch a light saber demonstration in the Imagination Courtyard.

Also, teens will have the opportunity to participate in a Star Wars Trivia Tournament, and there will be a costume contest for the younger kids.
Sci-Fi fans, don’t miss this fun, interactive event!

Community Helper's Day

Did you know that firefighters use dogs to help them find out how fires start? It’s true! Dogs have a great sense of smell, and can be trained to sniff out things that help firefighters investigate how fires are started. This Saturday, May 17 at the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens we will have a special guest—Susan De Antonio and her special helper, fire dog Denali. Susan and Denali will be here at from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. to tell us all about their interesting job and how they help our firefighters. They will also be reading stories about other people who help out in the community. It’s sure be a “doggone” good time!

Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th this year but it’s never too early to honor our moms! We hope you’ll join us for our Family Saturday program, May 10th at the Paul A. Biane Library which will feature a Mother’s Day craft. The program will be held at 2pm and also 3pm. Call us at 477-2720 ext. 5075 for further information.

Need advice on parenting?

Our library features many books that help new moms and dads with their little ones in the Parenting collection. Learn to communicate with your baby even before they can talk! Play games that will increase your baby’s brain power! Take a look at these new additions to our Parenting collection. For more information just click on the book's picture :

Oh Baby! : 7 ways a baby will change your life the first year by Bettie B. Youngs

Baby Minds: Brain building games your baby will love by Linda P. Acredolo

Brilliant Brain Games for Kids to Enjoy

Parenting with Pets by Christine Hamer

Baby Sign Language Basics by Monta Briant

Kitchen Table Play & Learn by Tara Copley

Baby 411: Clear answers and smart advice for your baby's first year

Raising Young Children Well edited by Sandra Radzanower, et. al