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!

Virtual Book Club
Looking for ways to connect with other book lovers? Join Placer County Library’s new Virtual Book Club! Virtual Book Club meetings will take place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Choose a session based on what time works better for you or what book sounds most intriguing…or come […]

Granite Bay Library’s Virtual Book Club for Adults

Little Learners S.T.A.R. Challenge
Do you miss weekly storytimes at your local Library? Reconnect with your children’s library staff with our weekly Stories, Tips, Activities, and Rhymes.  Starting October 5th, follow along with the 10 week challenge to earn weekly badges! Or just enjoy the videos with your family. Learn more on the Placer County Library […]

Virtual Children’s Program: Little Learners S.T.A.R. Challenge

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Starting Monday, August 10th, the Granite Bay Library will offer Walk-Through Service from 9AM-12PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. What does “Walk-Through” mean? Think of it like take-out from your favorite restaurant: you place your order online, pick it up at the designated time that it will be ready, and you’re on […]

Walk-Through Service from 9AM-12PM on Mondays & Tuesdays

This year’s Summer Program at Your Placer County Library has begun! Join us online as we engage children and families of all ages! The Library has put together an exciting and truly engaging program for this summer using the digital platform Beanstack. Our program features reading challenges, fun and educational […]

Summer Program at Your Placer County Library has Begun