Café con Libros Press

Café con Libros Press A nonprofit bookstore and community space that nurtures cultural expression in all its forms.
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Twenty years ago, with youthful and unfettered optimism two Latinas opened up a Cafe con Libros Bookstore in downtown Pomona. A close friend had asked, “If you could open a business what would it be?” Both women were in the beginning years of their careers as educators and knew exactly, despite no previous entrepreneurial experience, that opening a bookstore would be the dream. The focus of th

e bookstore reflected their experiences as women of color, as first generation college grads, and as immigrant advocates. It became a bookstore that featured books reflecting the multicultural community Southern California. This was the dream, this was the service they wanted to bring to their community: a bookstore which celebrated the stories and traditions of people of color. Although the bookstore closed after several years, the mission of these educators remains the same. Presently, the ladies are more experienced and have gained the wisdom that only the trials of life can bring. These dreamers, Adi and Pati, plus a core group of supporters are bringing Cafe con Libros Press back to Pomona. The new CCL will be a non-profit organization determined to provide a space that creates community, that nurtures creativity, and literacy in all its forms.

Q***r & Trans Open Mic is back!Join us Friday, September 4 at 7PM for an evening of performed works exploring queerness,...
09/03/2026

Q***r & Trans Open Mic is back!

Join us Friday, September 4 at 7PM for an evening of performed works exploring queerness, transness, identity, joy, resistance, love, and everything in between.

Come share your voice, your poetry, your stories, your music—or simply come to listen and be in community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the first time, this space is for you.

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We’re looking for volunteers!Café con Libros Press is more than a bookstore—we’re a community space built around a share...
08/31/2026

We’re looking for volunteers!

Café con Libros Press is more than a bookstore—we’re a community space built around a shared love of books, art, creativity, and connection. We believe in the importance of creating safe and welcoming third spaces where people can gather, discover new ideas, make art, share stories, and simply feel at home.

We’re looking for volunteers who share that passion for community and the arts and want to help us continue cultivating a space where everyone feels welcome. Whether you’re a lifelong book lover, an artist, a creative, or simply someone who believes in the power of community, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested in becoming part of CCLP? Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.

Help us keep independent, community-centered spaces alive and thriving in Pomona.

Join us for this fun family event!
08/30/2026

Join us for this fun family event!

08/16/2026

We’re open! Come spend a little time with us at Café con Libros Press.

Browse our shelves filled with fiction, fantasy, horror, Latinx studies, children’s books, and more—or settle in with a good book and enjoy our cozy community space. We also offer free art supplies, storytimes, author events, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile.

Hours:
Tuesday–Friday | 1–6 PM
Saturday–Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM

Visit us at 280 W. 2nd St. in Downtown Pomona. Come read, create, connect, and support your local independent bookstore.

August is full of stories, creativity, and community at Café con Libros Press.From book clubs and zine-making to childre...
08/12/2026

August is full of stories, creativity, and community at Café con Libros Press.

From book clubs and zine-making to children’s story time, poetry, and open mic nights, there are plenty of ways to gather with us this month.

August at CCLP:

August 1 — El Salon Book Club
August 7 — QT Zine Workshop
August 8 — Cuentitos con Crafts: Menudo Sunday
August 8 — Second Saturday Art Walk: The Tapestry Open Mic
August 12 — Bring Your Own Book Club
August 15 — Poetic Circus, celebrating Iris De Anda’s Paint the White House Red
August 29 — Cuentitos con Crafts: Sana Sana Colita de Rana
August 30 — Brunch, Babes, & Books Club

We’re especially excited to welcome Poetic Circus on August 15, featuring poets Briana Muñoz, Nikolai Garcia, Daryl Gussin, and Pomona Poet Laureate Natalie Sierra in celebration of Iris De Anda’s latest poetry collection.

Café con Libros Press is a volunteer-run community space, and your support helps us continue offering free and low-cost programming for our community. If you enjoy what we do, please consider donating to help us keep creating space for books, art, creativity, and connection.

We’re also now booking author events, workshops, and private gatherings. Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Save this post and share it with someone you’d like to bring along. We’ll see you at CCLP this August.

08/10/2026

¡Sana, sana, colita de rana!

Cuentitos con Crafts is back! Join us Saturday, August 29 from 12:30–1:30 PM for a fun afternoon of stories, creativity, and community. 💚

This month we’ll be reading Sana Sana Colita de Rana and getting crafty afterward!

Story time / Hora del cuento
Fun, FREE crafts for kids / Manualidades divertidas y GRATIS para peques
All little readers & artists welcome!

Bring the kiddos and spend an afternoon reading, creating, and having fun with us. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

QT COLLAGE NIGHT Whether you’re a seasoned zine author or new to the craft, this workshop will give you all the tools to...
08/07/2026

QT COLLAGE NIGHT

Whether you’re a seasoned zine author or new to the craft, this workshop will give you all the tools to express and explore yourself in a safe & encouraging space.

Our August Book Recommendations are here! This month’s selections celebrate stories that linger long after the final pag...
08/02/2026

Our August Book Recommendations are here!

This month’s selections celebrate stories that linger long after the final page—whether they’re rooted in truth, steeped in fiction, or meant to be shared aloud with the little ones in your life.

Bilingual Fiction Pick: Until August / En Agosto Nos Vemos by Gabriel García Márquez
A beautifully reflective novel about desire, memory, and the unexpected turns our lives can take—perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction.

Bilingual Nonfiction Pick: Liliana’s Invincible Summer / El Invencible Verano de Liliana by Cristina Rivera Garza
Part memoir, part true-crime story, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a moving, poetic exploration of grief, love, and the pursuit of justice.

Children’s Pick: Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila
A warm, bilingual counting book celebrating family, food, and togetherness. Ideal for ages 3–7, and don’t miss our bilingual storytime featuring Menudo Sunday on Saturday August 8!

Stop by the shop to browse this month’s picks, discover a new favorite, and let us know which title is coming home with you. Happy reading! 💛

August is packed with stories, creativity, and community at Café con Libros Press!From bilingual book clubs and zine-mak...
07/30/2026

August is packed with stories, creativity, and community at Café con Libros Press!

From bilingual book clubs and zine-making to children’s story time, open mic nights, and our monthly BYOB Book Club, there’s something for every reader this month. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re one of our regulars, we’d love to see you in the shop.

🗓️ August Highlights:
-El Salon Book Club
-QT Zine Workshop
-Second Saturday Art Walk & The Tapestry Open Mic
-Bring Your Own Book Club
-Cuentitos con Crafts
-Brunch, Babes, & Books Club

Looking to host your own author event, workshop, or gathering? We’re now booking events—send us an email to learn more!

As a volunteer-run community space, your support helps make these free and low-cost programs possible. If you’ve attended an event, found a book you loved, or simply believe in what we’re building, please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps us continue creating a welcoming space for readers, writers, artists, and our community.

Save this post, share it with a friend, and we’ll see you at CCLP this August.

Join us for El Salón, our bilingual community reading circle for women who love books and meaningful conversation.This m...
07/30/2026

Join us for El Salón, our bilingual community reading circle for women who love books and meaningful conversation.

This month, we’ll be reading “For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts” by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez Prisca Dorcas Mojíca Rodríguez, MDiv. —a powerful collection celebrating identity, resilience, and the beauty of taking up space.

Details:
Saturday, August 1
10 AM–12 PM
Café con Libros Press
280 W. 2nd St., Pomona, CA

Bring:
Your copy of the book
A notebook or journal
A brunch-y bite (or sip!) to share
Your thoughts, questions, and an open mind

Optional Book Swap! Bring a gently loved book to exchange, discover your next favorite read, and leave a little note for its next reader. Any extra books will be donated to Café con Libros Press to help grow our community library. 💛

Whether you’re a longtime reader or just looking for a welcoming space to connect, we’d love to have you with us.

¡Nos vemos en El Salón!

Address

280 2nd Street
Pomona, CA
91766

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+19094691350

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