Friends of the Big Bear Valley Library

Friends of the Big Bear Valley Library Friends of the Big Bear Valley Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Big Bear Lake Library in Big Bear Lake, California.

Examples of what the Friends do in support of the Big Bear Valley Library:
-Provide funds for new book purchases
-Fund Summer Reading Programs for children/youth
-Provide magazine and newspaper subscriptions
-Purchase new DVD's for rental
-Present special library programs free to the community
-Maintain a Used Book Store
-Purchase equipment for the library as needed

06/12/2023

40 years ago today for the very first time:
"Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high.
Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading Rainbow!" 📚🌈

You’re invited to the Library next week to make a Gingerbread house next Tues. Dec. 7, 4-5:00pm
11/30/2021

You’re invited to the Library next week to make a Gingerbread house next Tues. Dec. 7, 4-5:00pm

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY - Come make a Gingerbread House on Tuesday Dec.7, 2021 4:00-5:00pm
11/21/2021

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY - Come make a Gingerbread House on Tuesday Dec.7, 2021 4:00-5:00pm

BOOK SALE is BACK at the Big Bear Lake Library! COME ON IN!
10/17/2021

BOOK SALE is BACK at the Big Bear Lake Library! COME ON IN!

09/24/2020

Some sad news. I just received news that Patricia Ransom passed on today. Many may remember that feisty red head at the circulation desk.
Pat worked for San Bernardino County Library for 40+ years before retiring to enjoy her cats and her books full time. Pat started with the Big Bear Branch when it was housed in a log cabin on Big Bear Blvd. She was involved in the library's move to the PAC building (in the cellar). One of her favorite stories was that during the 1992 earthquake, all of the books flew off the shelves and they had to remove the door to get in and clean up the mess! She then helped move the Branch to its current Garstin Dr location. Pat was locally known to all library patrons for her amazing reading and memory. She just flat out LOVED to read! She knew the preferences of all the regulars and would advise them about books. Anyone looking for a specific book title or subject, would go talk to Pat and she would point them in the right direction!
I think it's safe to say, Pat trained hundreds of new library employees, including me. She loved the Friends of the Library and was an avid supporter of book sales and the then Annual Book Auction. It was known, don't get into a bidding war against Pat...she'd win!
Pat also supported the Big Bear Library's Literacy Program and could always be seen on a spelling team during the annual Spell-a-Thon.
When Pat retired, she refused any kind of 'hoopla' (her word). She knew she was leaving the job of a lifetime and although she didn't really want to go, she knew it was time.
Patricia Ransom, here's to the many memories. Thank you for your mentorship, your friendship and your love of books and Big Bear Branch Library.
May you Rest in Peace Patricia Ransom. Your beloved Library lives on.

Temporary Branch Hours:Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11am to 6pmWednesday: 11am to 6pmThursday: 11am to 6pmFri...
07/05/2020

Temporary Branch Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am to 6pm
Wednesday: 11am to 6pm
Thursday: 11am to 6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed
We are so excited to see you!
Masks are required along with 6' social distancing. We ask that you kindly keep your visit to 1 hour so all may enjoy our library.
Check out our new and improved website:
www.sbclib.org
along with the already great things available, the new features are incredible and the app is very easy to navigate.
Hope to see you soon!

07/03/2020

Guess what??? The library is reopened!
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
11 am to 6 pm
Closed Saturday 7/4

03/19/2020

Good morning! If you need to renew your books or your library card, call 909-866-5571 Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm.
Check out our FREE online databases at sbclib.org
This includes Overdrive, the digital eBooks and audio books app that offers over 5,000 titles
Stay safe!

In an effort to keep our customers and staff healthy and safe, our Big Bear Branch library will be closed to the public...
03/18/2020

In an effort to keep our customers and staff healthy and safe, our Big Bear Branch library will be closed to the public until further notice. The branch staff is hard at work cleaning the branch and will begin a modified work schedule starting Wednesday March 18th.
If you need to renew your items, you may do so at our website: www.sbclib.org
Or you can call:
909-866-5571 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. As information is made available, we will continue to keep you updated. We love serving our community and are looking forward to the day when we will be able to re-open our doors.

Address

41930 Garstin Drive, PO Box 1809
Big Bear Lake, CA
92315

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(909) 866-5571

Website

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