Read for the Record 2021
Join us as attempt to break a record! Read for the Record is a nation-wide campaign to read the same book on the same day in order to raise awareness about the critical importance of early literacy and access to high-quality books. Our outdoor story-time will start with one of […]

Read for the Record – Thursday, Oct 28th 4:00 p.m. ...

June 8 – July 31 Placer County Library Invites Readers of All Ages to Participate in Virtual Summer Reading Program Placer County Library’s Summer Program kicks off June 8th! This year’s Tails and Tales theme celebrates animals, dinosaurs, mythical creatures, and more. Placer County Library invites readers of all ages to track reading, participate […]

Summer @ Your Library

Placer County Library Invites Readers of All Ages to Participate in Virtual Summer Reading Program Placer County Library’s Summer Program kicks off June 8th! This year’s Tails and Tales theme celebrates animals, dinosaurs, mythical creatures, and more. Placer County Library invites readers of all ages to track reading, participate in challenges, and […]

Summer @ Your Library

Summer Reading Program 2021
Placer County Library Invites Readers of All Ages to Participate in Virtual Summer Reading Program Placer County Library’s Summer Program kicks off June 8th! This year’s Tails and Tales theme celebrates animals, dinosaurs, mythical creatures, and more. Placer County Library invites readers of all ages to track reading, participate in challenges, and […]

Virtual Summer Reading Program | June 8 – July 31

little library
We have exciting news! Two new little libraries were installed in Granite Bay over the weekend… and there will be 8 more to follow! Susan Hogg, from Friends of the Granite Bay Library, is leading the volunteer committee for Granite Bay’s 10 new little libraries. This mighty group of volunteers […]

Little Libraries

The Friends of the Granite Bay Library were so excited to be able to make a donation of $10,000 to the Granite Bay Library. Even with the challenges facing our library last year the community came together to support them in a most amazing way!   Pictured: Board Members Allison […]

$10,000 Donation to the Granite Bay Library!

Part of the mission of the Friends of the Granite Bay Library is to connect with our community. We’re looking at co-sponsoring FREE online classes and/or events that are of interest to you and your feedback will help guide this process. Please take 2-3 minutes to respond to our survey via the […]

The world has changed – What would you like to ...

Christian, Granite Bay’s Librarian, is here to answer the next set of questions for our #AskALibrarian series! Here are the Q&As: Q) Any good book recommendations for kids ages 8-9? A) Every reader has a different taste, so I would start with the question “What was the last book that […]

#AskALibrarian

Library Modified Hours
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, all Placer County Library locations will return to a modified walk up service beginning Tuesday, December 8. Browsing the collections inside the libraries with limited capacity will be suspended in the Auburn, Colfax, Granite […]

GB Library will return to a modified walk up service ...

We formed the Friends of the Granite Bay Library over 25 years ago because we believe in the value of our library as a fundamental part of our community. Our mission is simple: to foster the love of literature in the lives of our community members of all ages.  It’s […]

Why Support Friends of the Library

We asked Granite Bay Librarian Christian 3 questions that were submitted by members of our community. Check out his answers below: Q: Are you hiring? A: When the library is hiring, jobs will be posted online through the Placer County website. You can even get email notifications when jobs open […]

Ask A Librarian

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! On December 1st individuals will have an opportunity to open their hearts and wallets on a national day devoted to giving back. You can make a difference in helping us to purchase books that enrich the lives and minds of children and adults of all […]

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 1st!