Library Mission
Ignite Curiosity, Transform Lives, Create Community.
Library Policies
Library policies reflect our strong commitment to freedom of access to information, privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual freedom. Library Policies are adopted by the Library Board of Trustees.
Borrower's Guidelines
Details about borrowing limits, renewing materials, loan periods, overdue notices and holds.
Code of Conduct
Information regarding behavior in the Library.
Collection Development Policy
Policy regarding the process of assessing the materials available for purchase or licensing and deciding on their inclusion or their retention.
Confidentiality of Library Records
Policy pertaining to user privacy.
Display Policy
Guidelines governing the posting of information at the Library.
Programming Policy
Policy regarding Library programming.
Registration of Borrowers
Information needed to obtain a Library card.
Study Rooms
Guidelines for public use of Library study rooms.
Technology Use
Details for the use of the technology and digital devices offered by the Library.
Unaccompanied Child Policy
Policy regarding the responsibility of care for children while they are in the Library.
Support Your Library
Attend a Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees welcomes your input!
Donate to the Friends of the Library
You can support our Friends of the Library by donating your gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more.
Donate Your Time to the Friends of the Library
Volunteer with the Friends of the Library!
Attend a Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees welcomes your input! The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month in the City Council Chamber of the Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public.
See a copy of the latest Library Board agenda and minutes.
Friends of the Library Bookstores
You can support the Friends of the Library by donating your gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more. Donations are accepted during Bookstore open hours. Much more than just previously-read books and magazines, the Friends of the Library Bookstores also offer DVDs, games, puzzles and more. The inventory is always changing so stop by frequently and support your community and Library!
Donate Your Time to the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library has been serving the Rancho Cucamonga community since 1972. The Friends are best known for their volunteerism, special programs, fundraising and of course, their Friends of the Library Bookstores. Bookstores are located just inside the entrances of the Paul A. Biane Library and the Archibald Library and the Friends are always looking for more volunteers to join in the fun. Stop in one of our bookstores today to obtain more details about becoming a Friends volunteer.
Donate to the Friends of the Library
Donate to the Friends of the Library by clicking on or scanning the following QR code:
Friends of the Library Membership Details:
| Individual Membership | $20 |
Friends Memberships are tax-deductible. The Friends organization is eligible for corporate matching gifts as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
The following volunteer positions are available:
Minimum Age: 18. Friends of the Library Volunteers assist with bookstore materials review, pricing, stocking, and creating displays. Volunteers also manage the register and open and close the bookstore.
Currently not accepting volunteers for House Calls Services
Minimum Age: 18. Volunteers deliver library materials to Rancho Cucamonga residents who are homebound. Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Strong people and communication skills are necessary.
Minimum Age: 14. This volunteer position involves shelving children's picture books. A brief orientation is required and volunteers are asked to contribute 15 hours per year.
Minimum Age 16. Second Story and Beyond Assistants assist with programs and events including set up, clean up, monitoring crowds, providing support for crafts and activities.
Minimum Age: 12. Special Event Assistants assist with programs and events including set up, clean up, taking tickets, monitoring crowds, and leading games, crafts, and activities.
Minimum Age: 12. Summer Reading Program volunteers work with families who participate in the program. They greet children, distribute materials, explain the program's details, assist children in recording books they have read, and hand out incentives. Minimum commitment: Two hours per week for eight weeks.
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) is open to grades 7-12. This group helps plan teen activities and makes book recommendations. Participating teens have the opportunity to gain leadership and communication skills.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. Participants may join in-person at the Biane Library or virtually on Zoom.
Participants ages 12 and up may earn volunteer hours if they have submitted a digital City of Rancho Cucamonga Volunteer Application for Library Services.
Volunteer Opportunities
Submit a volunteer application. We are unable to accept court-ordered volunteers.