Friends of the Altadena Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Altadena Library for a used book sale on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Only Friends of the Library are able to shop on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. but you can become a member on-site for $10. The sale is open to all from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Thousands of books, DVDs, and more will be available for purchase.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Friends of the Altadena Library. Fundraiser. Outdoors.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Children's Author Judy Campbell-Smith Presents 'Ice Cream Everywhere'
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Join author Judy Campbell-Smith as she reads her book, "Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World." Learn about the joy ice cream brings to kids in different countries.
Stay for the Q&A with the author, book signing, ice cream-themed activities, and eat some yummy frozen treats!
For more about the author, visit https://judycampbellsmith.com/about/.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Author Talks. Story Time. Performance.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Enchanted Garden Workshop for Tweens with Leigh Adams
Join artist and educator Leigh Adams for an enchanted garden workshop. Children ages 8 - 12 will create an enchanted garden made of various recycled materials. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
You can also enjoy an exhibition of Enchanted Gardens from April 30 to May 30 in the Main Library glass display case. Explore creative thinking and a world of enchanted gardens - miniature nature scenes made with recycled materials by children from the Norma Coombs Elementary School.
About the Artist
Leigh Adams is an educator and eco-sensitive designer. She has been a groundbreaking, horticultural interpreter at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens for many years and has trained many county agencies in regenerative practices. She has conducted hundreds of hands-on, organically based workshops with local schools, private citizens and professional groups.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Art.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Friends of the Altadena Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Altadena Library for a used book sale on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Only Friends of the Library are able to shop on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. but you can become a member on-site for $10. The sale is open to all from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Thousands of books, DVDs, and more will be available for purchase.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Friends of the Altadena Library. Fundraiser. Outdoors.
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: Board Meeting Materials - Altadena Libraries (altadenalibrary.org)
To submit a written public comment, please email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online submission form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
In-Person: Community Room at Main Library.
Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Teen Puppet Builder Workshop with Madison Girifalco
Come learn about Madison Girifalco’s work and how she became a puppet builder. Get hands-on experience on the basics of constructing a cardboard puppet!
All supplies are provided. Limited spots available, and registration is required!
About the Artist, Madison Girifalco is an immersive installation artist, puppet-fabricator, and children’s book author. She uses puppetry to foster community through immersive arts and storytelling and has built puppets for Watcher's Puppet History, The Try Guys, as well as many commercial, TV, and film productions and art installations like her current project Holding Space.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Art. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Family Storytime at Loma Alta Park
Join us at Loma Alta park for family storytime! This program is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and movement! A craft will be provided at the end of the program.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Story Time.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Petite Library Presents Korean Storytime
Join us for storytime with Petite Library staff who will read a popular children’s book in Arabic, French or Korean. You will learn necessary vocabulary to understand the story prior to it being read! The story will be brought to life with engaging props and visuals, all while remaining in the target language. Families welcome!
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Early Learner (2-5). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Story Time. Educational.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
CANCELLED - Altadena Library District Garden Club
Love to garden? Join the Altadena Library District (ALD) Garden Club to tend and harvest the library community garden planters. We will plant flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs during the correct season. All supplies will be provided.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 14-17 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs and tasks that suit your schedule & interests.
After completing the teen volunteer application, come on by the Teen Space on any Thursday from 5-6pm for orientation. We will go over the Volunteer handbook, discuss different volunteer opportunities, and you will get the opportunity to ask our Teen Librarian any other questions. You only need to attend one orientation.
No registration is required, just drop by!
Teen Volunteer Application:
https://airtable.com/shrrt2WbtsRlxOJ3f
Email teens@altadenalibrary.org for more information.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Volunteering.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Forget-Me-Not Dementia Care & Resources
Join us for a panel discussion about dementia care and resources from a variety of perspectives. Speakers will share tips followed by a Q&A.
Kat Primeau (she/her) is an artist, grief doula, and peer support specialist. Her personal experience includes caregiving for her dad, John, who had frontotemporal degeneration and ALS, and her grandmother, Jackie, who had Alzheimer’s. Since 2021, she has supported individuals with creative grief release, ritual guidance, and death cleaning, harnessing the transformative power of grief for good as the “Good Grief Doula.” Kat’s approach involves leveraging creative modalities to address the unique needs of individuals as they integrate pain and love and find value-driven meaning in life after loss. You may find Kat’s one-on-one support offerings, guided meditations, and more at www.goodgriefdoula.com or on instagram at @goodgriefdoula
Mariana Reyes, is a Program Coordinator for the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention at the Los Angeles County Department of…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community. Educational.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Huntington Health Blood Drive @ Altadena Library
Donate blood and help save lives! All donors receive a $10 gift card. Please call or text Ida at 626-676-3035 to schedule your donation. We welcome walk-ins!
The day of your donation: Eat a meal before donating blood. , Be well hydrated. , Bring your picture ID.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community.
Friday, May 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
Bloodmobile in Main Library Parking Lot.
Meet Us on the Lawn for Yoga with Merry: Yoga Workshop Series
Let’s Move in Libraries is designed to encourage and support public libraries to create programs that support healthy communities. This includes cooking classes, gardening classes, mindfulness programs, and movement-based classes. In May, we invite you to a yoga movement series.
Space is limited, and we are looking for participants able to commit to three fun days (5/17, 5/24, 5/31). The three sessions are a single series so only one registration required.
All skill levels are welcome. Please bring a towel or mat and dress in comfortable clothes. Water will be provided but bringing your water bottle is highly recommended. Participants must fill out a waiver of liability before the class starts.
About the instructor
Merry Birchfield (E-RYT 500) teaches yoga from empirical science. Mindful movement sends her students home feeling confident, strong, happy, and relaxed. Come get your dose of merryment!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness. Workshops & Classes.
Friday, May 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Google Suite Training Session Two
Join us for a two-part series where you can learn the basics of Google Suite! Google Suite is a free online tool to help boost productivity for professional and personal projects.
Session 1 will cover the basics of Gmail, Calendar, and Google Meet.
Session 2 will cover how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.Attendance at both sessions is not mandatory, and bringing your own computer to work on is strongly encouraged. Space is limited and registration is required.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Technology. Workshops & Classes.
Friday, May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in the world of fiber arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket to try a new craft you've been curious about. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting.
Friday, May 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Huntington Health Blood Drive @ Altadena Library
Donate blood and help save lives! All donors receive a $10 gift card. Please call or text Ida at 626-676-3035 to schedule your donation. We welcome walk-ins!
The day of your donation: Eat a meal before donating blood. , Be well hydrated. , Bring your picture ID.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
Bloodmobile in Main Library Parking Lot.
Tween Zine Workshop with Rachel Curry
Zines, or self-published DIY magazines have been used for decades as a tool for radical communication and creative self expression.
In this tween workshop with teaching artist and zinester Rachel Curry, participants will learn about the history of zines while creating their own one of a kind zine using collage and mixed media techniques. Registration required. Ages 8-12 welcomed.
About the Artist
Rachel Curry is a teaching artist, letterpress printer, bookbinder, zinester, and fiber artist from Los Angeles, California. She received her BA in Art Education with an emphasis in Fiber Arts from CSULB and has experience teaching at institutions such as Otis College of Art and Design, The Huntington Library, and Craft Contemporary, as well as high schools and community organizations across Southern California. As a queer feminist punk, Rachel’s practice as an artist and an educator is rooted in the belief that art is for everyone, that it is possible to build a better world through creative expression.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club
Calling all true crime aficionados! Join us for a virtual gathering where we will discuss this true crime hit:Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
CLOSURE - Memorial Day
The Main Library will be closed on Memorial Day.
If you have items to return, there is an outdoor book return at the Main Library on Mariposa Street, at the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Community.
Monday, May 27, 2024.
Altadena Library District.
CANCELLED - Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Fab Lab Found Sound Songcraft
You will learn about and practice intentional listening skills with Elijah Pouges, AKA BRZ, a musician and sound artist in Los Angeles. We will learn how to listen for sounds, record them using field recording equipment, and plan for the second workshop's song creation project.
This will be a two-part workshop. Space is limited, and registration required.
The sound walk and field recording is on May 16, and please be prepared to move from the library to nearby areas via the sidewalk for 30-45 minutes. On May 30, you will learn to incorporate your recordings into a musical project. We will be using StudioOne audio software in the Fab Lab.
About the presenter
Elijah Pouges is a producer, sound, and performing artist under the moniker brz (pronounced “breeze”). He is inspired by music concrete and field recordings, as well as by artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Broadcast, Vegyn and Rei Kawakubo. Since 2017, he has independently released 9 EPs and a slew of singles. In 2022, brz studied and collaborated with…
Audience: Adults. Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Technology. Music & Entertainment.
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Fab Lab.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 14-17 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs and tasks that suit your schedule & interests.
After completing the teen volunteer application, come on by the Teen Space on any Thursday from 5-6pm for orientation. We will go over the Volunteer handbook, discuss different volunteer opportunities, and you will get the opportunity to ask our Teen Librarian any other questions. You only need to attend one orientation.
No registration is required, just drop by!
Teen Volunteer Application:
https://airtable.com/shrrt2WbtsRlxOJ3f
Email teens@altadenalibrary.org for more information.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Volunteering.
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Meet Us on the Lawn for Yoga with Merry: Yoga Workshop Series
Let’s Move in Libraries is designed to encourage and support public libraries to create programs that support healthy communities. This includes cooking classes, gardening classes, mindfulness programs, and movement-based classes. In May, we invite you to a yoga movement series.
Space is limited, and we are looking for participants able to commit to three fun days (5/17, 5/24, 5/31). The three sessions are a single series so only one registration required.
All skill levels are welcome. Please bring a towel or mat and dress in comfortable clothes. Water will be provided but bringing your water bottle is highly recommended. Participants must fill out a waiver of liability before the class starts.
About the instructor
Merry Birchfield (E-RYT 500) teaches yoga from empirical science. Mindful movement sends her students home feeling confident, strong, happy, and relaxed. Come get your dose of merryment!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness. Workshops & Classes.
Friday, May 31, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Help Create a Juneteenth Flag!
Children (ages 3-12) are invited to color one of 40 squares for our community Juneteenth Flag Display. The community flag will be on display in the Children's Room June 17 to June 29.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Main Library Children's Room.
Our Summer Kickoff Event
Come celebrate the kickoff of our summer program. Sign up for our reading challenge and enjoy a fun-filled morning at the library!
Activities will include: summer reading program sign-up , upcycled eco crafts , airbrush face painting , jumbo games on the lawn , animal "meet and greet" with Wild Wonders , coffee and plants available for purchase.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Early Learner (2-5). Adults. Event Type: Outdoors. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play in Celebration of Pride!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for a Pride-themed Baby & Toddler Storytime featuring books with LGBTQIA+ familes! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute play time will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Open Mic Night
Come share your work and listen to your neighbors' work. All ages, all genres.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
DIY Recycled Room Lamp for Teens
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Recycle containers and create a vibrant & colorful vase. There will be 20 lamp kits available to enhance your design! All materials provided except bulbs.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Friends of the Altadena Library (FOAL) Annual Meeting
Join the Friends of the Altadena Library at its annual meeting for an IN-PERSON event in the Community Room at the Main Library. FOAL will hold a short meeting to present its yearly contribution to the Library and to propose the slate of new Board Members for the coming year. Voting for Officers and Board Members can only be done by members.
After that we are pleased to welcome a talk from author Ellen Snortland. Guests are welcome to attend the entire program. Refreshments will be served at this event.
About the speaker:
Ellen Snortland has her JD from Loyola Law School and is an author, lecturer, playwright, and filmmaker. She is also a writing and first-time author coach for local and internationally-based clients.
Dateline NBC featured Ellen’s work as a self-defense advocate and instructor with her groundbreaking book, "Beauty Bites Beast." Her TEDx Pasadena talk “The Personal Safety Paradox” encapsulated decades of her self-defense advocacy in 18 minutes. A longtime women’s rights advocate, Ellen’s…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Meeting.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
The Ben Band
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join The Ben Band for some family-friendly songs! Ben sings about the animals native to his Australian homeland, including kookaburras, emus, wombats, and platypuses. He also sings about his alarm clock who likes waking him up, his cheese grater who hates grating cheese, and his guitar who wants more attention. The show ends with a celebration of books as the most magical objects of all.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Music & Entertainment. Performance. Summer Reading. Educational.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Tween Painting Party!
Children ages 8-12 are invited to a Tween Paint Party hosted by Paint Me Party. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required.
Water-based and non-toxic acrylic paints will be used during this class. They are known to stain fabrics permanently. Please dress accordingly.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Art. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime in Celebration of Pride!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for a Pride bilingual storytime with books celebrating LGBTQIA+ families! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 7, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Hula Hoops! Let's Play!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Spin Challenge, Hoop Jump Rope, Hoop-Scotch, Pass the Hoop, Up, Down, Under, Over, and more! Challenge yourself, friends, family, and neighbors to a few hula hoop games!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Friday, June 7, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
HoneyGirl Signs Basics in Sign Painting Workshop Series
Learn the basics in sign painting in a 3-day workshop with HoneyGirl Signs! Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro! Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill development. Workshop Day 1: Letterform and Basic Strokes (6/7): Learn the basics of letterform and fonts used in sign painting (Gothic, Casual, and Grocery Store alphabets). Learn and practice the 5 main brush strokes used by sign painters. , Workshop Day 2: Design and Layout (6/21): Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque (6/28): Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints. About the presenter
Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro!
Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 7, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Altadena Pride Walkabout Opening Ceremony
Join our entire community for the 3rd annual Altadena Pride Walkabout! https://altadenapride.org/
10:00 a.m. OPENING CEREMONY - Altadena Library
Held at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. Supervisor Kathryn Barger will open the day with a celebration on the east lawn. Participants will be provided with swag bags and free handheld flags. Walkabout begins at 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. SHOP AND WAVE - Mariposa Junction
Shopping event in and around Mariposa Junction and the north Lake Shops from Altadena Drive south to E Calaveras St. Participants will take part in an incredible celebratory "reverse parade" flag waving event along North Lake.
11:30 a.m. SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION - Altadena Baptist Church
Altadena Baptist Church, 791 East Calaveras St. hosts a welcoming and inclusive exploration of spirituality and acceptance. All are welcome and a wide array of spiritual and meditative practices from throughout Altadena will be represented.
12:30 p.m. FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC - Triangle Park
Free picnic in…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" with every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, make a friend!
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Teen Poetry Club
Moderated by WriteGirl/Bold Ink Writers, this is a wonderful trans and LGBTQ friendly space to learn and build poetry writing skills, share your work, and get inspired by fellow writers. Bring your imagination and love of writing and join the club!
https://www.writegirl.org/teaching-artists.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Altadena Pride Festival: Queer Sanctuary Meet-Up w/ Side Street Projects
ALD Teens join Queer Sanctuary & Altadena Library for art-making workshops & free giveaways during the Altadena Pride Festival. Q.S. is a community space for Pasadena and Altadena LGBTQIA+ youth & friends to connect and share space together.
Meet us @:
Altadena Senior Center
560 E. Mariposa St. Altadena CA 91001
Side Street Projects is a mobile, artist-run organization that supports artists, projects, and programs to foster leadership through socially engaged art and a DIY (Do it yourself) & DIT (Do it together) ethos. https://www.sidestreet.org/.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Community. Summer Reading. Art.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Altadena Senior Center.
No Guilt Book Club (Virtual)
Catch up on reading and chatting with other local readers! Haven't read the books? No worries, no guilt! We will gather on Zoom to discuss these book picks:Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing: Essays by Lauren Hough, Sign up (required) to participate!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Second Saturday Concert: Conga & Co.
Join Altadena Library for a free indoor concert with Conga & Co. With a soulful-voiced frontman who sings directly from his heart to yours, and award-winning, original Reggae, Latin, and Funk songs, there is always a lot of love in the room at a Conga & Co. performance.
Show starts at 7 p.m. and doors open no later than 6:45 p.m. You are allowed to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food (El Patron) & drink (Ale House) also will be available for purchase. Registration is required.
We recommend you arrive early to get a good seat. No outside seating allowed inside the library.
The 2023-2024 Second Saturday concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Altadena Library.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Music & Entertainment. Performance. Community.
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Main Library Main Floor.
One Book, One County: Customize Family Genealogy Zine
Stop by the Reading Court from June 10-15 to work on a family genealogy zine!
About One Book, One County, One Book, One County is a community reading program bringing together 18 library districts in Los Angeles County! From June 1 - July 27, 2024, all participating libraries will be reading and discussing L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón.
This community reading program fosters collaboration, education, and conversation across our county and emphasizes the power of connected libraries to create connected communities. To learn more about this year’s book and other participating libraries, visit LACountyLibrary.org/onebook.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting.
Monday, June 10, 2024 – Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Main Library Reading Court.
Huntington Hospital Health Screenings
Come and receive free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse. No appointment/registration is necessary. Personal health guidance , Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening , Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening , Medical and social services and referrals , Health promotion literature and resources.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Manga Workshop with Carlos Nieto
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Follow along as artist Carlos Nieto teaches you to draw anime characters. All materials are provided.
About the artist
Carlos Nieto is a former layout artist for the Simpsons and King Of The Hill who developed Anime your Way after his own creative process. He currently travels the US presenting anime drawing programs at libraries, schools, jails, Juvenile detention centers and shelters. https://www.animeyourway.org/.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Art. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Silent Book Club of Death
Like book clubs but want to read your own book?
Want to reflect on your mortality in the company of polite bookworms?
Looking for an anti-social social club where you can meet people then politely ignore them?
Come read and mingle with new, bookish friends at this special meeting of Silent Book Club of Death! Even if you choose not to read a death-themed book and just want to read quietly in a death positive space, come join us!
Not sure what to read? We will have a stack of library books you can browse for inspiration. We hope you will join us and dedicate some time to reading and reflection!
In partnership with Heavenly Mist Death Doula, Be Present Care, the Death Deck and Death Project Manager.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
We Tell Stories: Earth Tales
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us as We Tell Stories presents Earth Tales, a story of life and death, the earth and its inhabitants, ecology and the environment are intertwined in these stories from ancient cultures who lived in harmony with the earth. An interactive performance where the group will get kids up on stage to help tell the story!
About the presenter
We Tell Stories is a multi-ethnic theatre troupe that educates, nurtures, bonds, and strengthens our artists and communities by Enriching the Art and Summoning the Power of Storytelling and Theatre. https://wetellstories.org/.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Performance. Theater. Educational.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Main Lawn.
Family Storytime at Loma Alta Park
Join us at Loma Alta Park for family storytime! This program is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and movement! A craft will be provided at the end of the program.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Story Time.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
STEAM Lab
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. This program is best suited for children ages 6-12, and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Registration is required as supplies are limited.
This program is best suited for children ages 6-12, and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Technology. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Hike with a Librarian!
Librarians love books and spending time in nature and connecting with our community. This walk/ hike is approximately 4-5 miles long with minor elevation changes and uneven and unpaved ground.
Spaces limited, and registration required.
You will be required to fill out a waiver of liability the morning of the hike.
Water will be provided but bringing your water bottle is highly recommended. Participants must fill out a waiver of liability before the hike starts.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Outdoors. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Offsite.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 14, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Story Stones! Get Creative!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Draw or paint objects, scenes, or patterns on smooth stones. Reuse magazine clippings with watered-down glue. Once the stones are dry, gather them. Pull them out one at a time and create a story that connects them... or play in a group. Each person adds to the story using the stones. At the end, record the story.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 14, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Eaton Canyon Trash Pick-Up Hike for Teens
Come join us for an early morning Eaton Canyon hike to get some fresh air and to pick up trash on the trail! All pickup materials will be provided by Eaton Canyon. Meet-up and pick-up will be designated in front of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center (1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107).
We will have limited snacks provided but please have your own water bottle. Spots are limited, registration is required.
Volunteer hours will be provided to those in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Safety notes:
When hiking at Eaton Canyon, you want to make sure to wear hiking boots or good closed toe walking shoes, you want to wear light color clothing in the summer, bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and a light snack. You want to make sure to drink water the day before you hike to help keep you hydrated.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Health & Wellness.
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Meet-up and pick-up will be designated in front of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center (1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107).
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Pajama Storytime
This storytime is for children of all ages. Get comfy with your PJs and come to the library for an evening session of your favorite books, songs, and nighttime relaxation activities!
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
"Visible Mending" Workshop w/ Dizzy Studios
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Kindly bring your own clothes that require some TLC and we’ll learn how to use a speedweave, a tool for repairing holes in fabric. With hands-on demonstrations and instructions, each participant will gain the confidence to darn their own garment, transforming it from worn to adorned. As a special bonus, all attendees will receive a speedweave kit to take home, so they can continue their mending journey after the workshop. Supplies are limited.
About the presenter
DIZZY STUDIOS - Dizzy is an up and coming visible mending brand that specializes in a mending process called darning, breathing new life into damaged clothing. The creative force behind Dizzy, aliana mt, hopes to highlight the value of sustainability by blending functionality with playful style. Dizzy has collaborated with brands including, The Elder Statesman, and has been featured in Vogue.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
CLOSURE - Juneteenth
The Main Library will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth.
If you have items to return, there is an outdoor book return at the Main Library on Mariposa Street, at the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Community.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Altadena Library District.
CANCELLED - Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
CANCELLED - Adult Craft Hour: Sun Catchers
Join us for an afternoon craft at the Main Library. Participants will meet in the Community Room for those who pre-registered. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people per session. The event is for ages 18 and over.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bilingual Storytime in Celebration of Juneteenth!
This is a Lunch of the Library event.
Join us for a bilingual storytime with books celebrating Juneteenth and Black Joy! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Adult Craft at Plant Material: Sun Catchers
Join us a for a morning craft at Plant Material. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people per session. Event is for ages 18 and over. This craft activity occurs the third Friday of the month. If you have any questions, please call (626) 798-0833.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Plant Material
3081 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
The Party Puppet Show
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Laugh, sing, and dance as The Party Puppet Show introduce you to a variety of comedy and music styles!
About the presenter
The Party Puppet Show is a unique hand and rod puppet theater program committed to providing a lively variety show that uses puppets, comedy & music that encourages children to be creative and use their imaginations.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Summer Reading. Performance. Music & Entertainment. Educational.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
HoneyGirl Signs Basics in Sign Painting Workshop Series
Learn the basics in sign painting in a 3-day workshop with HoneyGirl Signs! Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro! Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill development. Workshop Day 1: Letterform and Basic Strokes (6/7): Learn the basics of letterform and fonts used in sign painting (Gothic, Casual, and Grocery Store alphabets). Learn and practice the 5 main brush strokes used by sign painters. , Workshop Day 2: Design and Layout (6/21): Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque (6/28): Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints. About the presenter
Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro!
Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" with every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, make a friend!
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Screen Printing Workshop with John Miner
Learn and practice screen printing techniques with the Fab Lab and John Miner, a former screen printing instructor at Pasadena City College.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Pocket Park.
Neon Retro Arcade x ALD Teens
ALD Teens! Come meet us at Neon Retro Arcade in Old Town Pasadena for a 2 hour free play with other teens. At the arcade, you can play a variety of classic games and pinball machines. There will be library staff there to supervise and play games with you. This program is for teens 13-17 years old only. Registration is required - spots are very limited! There will be a wait list available, if anyone cancels, you will be notified asap.
If you are registered, please meet us at the front door of:
Neon Retro Arcade
28 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Neon Retro Arcade
28 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105.
True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club
Calling all true crime aficionados! Join us for a virtual gathering where we will discuss this true crime hit:The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: Board Meeting Materials - Altadena Libraries (altadenalibrary.org)
To submit a written public comment, please email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online submission form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
In-Person: Community Room at Main Library.
Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
DIY Painted Pot Plants for Teens
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Come make your own DIY Painted Pot Plants using recycled tin cans. Limited plants will be provided.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
In-Person Sound Bath Meditation with Amy Rutledge
Gratitude, abundance, and love meditation encompassed in a one-hour sound bath featuring crystal bowls, gongs, wave drums, and chimes. Self-care with sound! Please bring a mat or towel to lay on. Space is limited, and registration is required.
About the presenter
Ms. Rutledge came to the study of meditation as a path toward personal healing after struggles with the effects of Lyme Disease as well as depression and anxiety and found that it helped her in ways when many other approaches failed. https://www.meditatewithamy.com/.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
The Library Bandit Puppet Show
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Dipsie is excited to check out her favorite books from the library! But suddenly they are stolen by the bumbling Library Bandit who always wants what everyone else has. Now Dipsie is sad since she won’t get to read his stories. But, the many puppet friends and the kids in the audience lead them into fun and silly adventures where she comes face to face with the Bandit. It’s an interactive bonanza of fun with learning moments! Interactive fun for kids and families!
About the presenter
Hey Hey Hey Entertainment is a kid's entertainment company that specializes in making amazing, memorable experiences for kids! They perform in libraries in Southern California!
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading. Educational.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Family Storytime at Loma Alta Park
Join us at Loma Alta park for family storytime! This program is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and movement! A craft will be provided at the end of the program.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Story Time.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Murder Mystery: Murder on the Grill
Enjoy an evening with neighbors as you become characters in a murder mystery and work together to find the murderer. Adults only. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Scenario: You and your guests find yourselves at the Kansas City home of Tom Dooley for a sizzling backyard cookout and some fabulous party fun. Too bad poor Tom gets iced over his hot grill - and you may be a suspect. How low will you go?
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Ribbon Wands! Let's Play!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Make your own ribbon wand! Choosing from gathered ribbon, create your own ribbon wand to play and perform!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in the world of fiber arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket to try a new craft you've been curious about. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
HoneyGirl Signs Basics in Sign Painting Workshop Series
Learn the basics in sign painting in a 3-day workshop with HoneyGirl Signs! Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro! Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill development. Workshop Day 1: Letterform and Basic Strokes (6/7): Learn the basics of letterform and fonts used in sign painting (Gothic, Casual, and Grocery Store alphabets). Learn and practice the 5 main brush strokes used by sign painters. , Workshop Day 2: Design and Layout (6/21): Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque (6/28): Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints. About the presenter
Limited spots available! Register once for all three workshops and unleash your inner sign painting pro!
Attendance for all three workshops is highly encouraged for optimal learning and skill…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Well the Pasadena Repair Cafe is back.
Bring your item to be fixed and explain your issue to your fixer. The Repair Cafe team will try their best to fix it for free. While you wait for your item to be fixed, chat with the person fixing your item or other community members, or walk around while you wait and check out the Really, Really, Free Market!
If you would like to bring items to the Really, Really, Free Market, please be sure the item is not broken, and it is small enough that people can carry it. Some items that you can bring to the Really, Really, Free Market: puzzles, games, toys, clothes, cook wear, etc.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room/Parking Lot.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Open Mic Night
Come share your work and listen to your neighbors' work. All ages, all genres.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Remainders Presents: Teen Indigo Dyeing Program
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join Theresa Robinett in this small group class to learn how to create an indigo dye bath with indigo dye powder and natural fabrics. Use your own fabric or we will supply cotton and silk from our vast inventory to immerse into the bath in an ancient process of permanently dying fabric.
About the presenter
After years of immersing herself in the world of fiber arts, Theresa Robinett's journey has unfolded like a story spun from thread, traversing realms of knitting, hand spinning, weaving, and intricate surface design techniques. Her passion led her to explore the ancient art of dyeing with plant-based dyes, culminating in the remarkable endeavor of cultivating her own dye materials.
Today, Theresa's artistic endeavors center around block printing on an array of fabrics and the mesmerizing world of plant dyes. Her profound fascination with indigo and resist dyeing has become a cornerstone of her work, where she embraces the delightful serendipity that unfolds as cloth…
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Main Library Pocket Park.
Indie Author Night
Listen to local authors read from their best and newest works. Meet them, get copies of their book after the reading and mingle with other book lovers. Details to come!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Author Talks. Literature & Poetry. Performance. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Day at the Farm: Petting Zoo & Farm-Themed Crafts
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for a day at the farm with a petting zoo and farm themed crafts! For children ages 3-12.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Educational. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
STEAM Lab
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. This program is best suited for children ages 6-12, and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Registration is required as supplies are limited.
This program is best suited for children ages 6-12, and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Technology. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
CLOSURE - Independence Day
The Main Library will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day.
If you have items to return, there is an outdoor book return at the Main Library on Mariposa Street, at the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Community.
Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Altadena Library District.
CANCELLED - Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
CANCELLED - Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 5, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
DIY Birdfeeder
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Decorate your own birdfeeder so you can birdwatch from home all summer long! Supplies available on a first come, first-served basis. This program is best suited for children ages 3-12.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 5, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" with every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, make a friend!
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 6, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Huntington Hospital Health Screenings
Come and receive free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse. No appointment/registration is necessary. Personal health guidance , Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening , Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening , Medical and social services and referrals , Health promotion literature and resources.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Ping Pong Championship
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Get your body moving and meet other Teens at our first Ping Pong championship. We'll also have lawn games.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Games. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Pocket Park.
Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Presentation
Learn about native bees in your community at a presentation by the Los Angeles County Beekeepers' Association and observe live bees in an Observation Hive.
About the presenters
Mary Landau is a mother of 3 college grads, all musicians. She moved to Altadena in 1976 and is still living in the same house. She has spent most of her life educating children. For more than 30 years, she has taught preschool through 6th grade. Over 20 years ago, she joined The Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association (est. 1873) to find out what to tell children about honeybees, besides, “Don’t kill them!” Through her work with the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (now known as Learn About Ag), California Women for Agriculture, and The California School Garden Network, she has brought her lessons to hundreds of children in the greater L.A. area. She is LACBA’s Current Education Chair and will be sharing the special qualities of honeybees, the jobs (pollination, the Honeybees most important job) and life cycle…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Educational. Talks & Lectures. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Build-a-Teddy Workshop
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Bring your newest furry friend to life at the library's first teddy workshop! You will hand-stuff your new friend and put a special wish inside. No sewing is required for this simple family activity. Supplies available on a first come, first-served basis. Limit one teddy per child.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Community Facilities District Committee Meeting (Board of Trustees)
Agendas and any related materials can be found at www.altadenalibrary.org/board-materials. Instructions for submitting public comment can be found in the meeting's agenda.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
At the Main Library Community Room. Or, view virtually at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/altadenalibrary/.
For more info visit www.youtube.com. Altadena Library Foundation Meeting
Meeting of the Altadena Library Foundation Board of Trustees.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Splash & Play!
Join us for an after-hours water play program. We will have fun water stations, a splash pad, and a variety of water toys. Frozen treat and water will be provided. For children ages 3-12.
This is a water play activity and children may get wet. Please bring water safe clothing and a towel.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Recycling is Magic
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.. your garbage! Through humor and magic, children will learn that garbage won't just disappear because you send it off to the dump!
About the presenter
Full Spectrum is a children's entertainment company that performs a variety of shows throughout Southern California. https://fantasyinmagic.com/Preschool.pdf.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Educational. Performance. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 12, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Poetry Club
Moderated by WriteGirl/Bold Ink Writers, this is a wonderful trans and LGBTQ friendly space to learn and build poetry writing skills, share your work, and get inspired by fellow writers. Bring your imagination and love of writing and join the club!
https://www.writegirl.org/teaching-artists.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
No Guilt Book Club (Virtual)
Catch up on reading and chatting with other local readers! Haven't read the books? No worries, no guilt! We will gather on Zoom to discuss these book picks:
Sign up (required) to participate!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Pajama Storytime
This storytime is for children of all ages. Get comfy with your PJs and come to the library for an evening session of your favorite books, songs, and nighttime relaxation activities!
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen DIY Room Banner
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Come make your own DIY Banner. We'll have all the supplies you'll need to vibe up your room!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Teen 2000's Glamour Shots: Syd Studios
Come experience an immersive nostalgic glamour photo booth by Syd Studios - just for Teens! Bring your friends and/or just treat yourself to a solo shoot. Each Teen will be able to walk away with digital files as well as printed photos.
Walk-ins are welcome but try to come early! This program is for teens 13-17 years old, only.
About the Studio:
Syd Studios is an immersive mobile nostalgic glamour photo booth that offers people to step back into the early 2000s to get their glamour portraits taken by themselves or with loved ones. @sydstudios.photo.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Aquarium on Wheels: Tidepool Animal Experience
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific's Aquarium on Wheels to investigate and observe local tidepool animals with educators. For children ages 3-12.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Educational. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot/Pocket Park.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Adult Craft Hour: Capiz Shell Wind Chimes
Join us for an afternoon craft at the Main Library. Participants will meet in the Community Room for those who pre-registered. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people per session. The event is for ages 18 and over.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Adult Craft at Plant Material: Capiz Shell Wind Chimes
Join us a for a morning craft at Plant Material. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people per session. Event is for ages 18 and over. This craft activity occurs the third Friday of the month. If you have any questions, please call (626) 798-0833.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Plant Material
3081 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Learn how to up-cycle an old t-shirt into a tote bag! You will learn this simple no-sew technique and then decorate your stylish new bag! You are encouraged to bring your own t-shirt. The library will have a limited supply of shirts for those who need one. This program is best suited for ages 5-12.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Beach in a Bottle
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for a simple craft with all materials provided to make a mini beach a bottle that includes sand and shells. This craft can be enjoyed while supplies last. For children ages 5-12.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting.
Friday, July 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Fab Lab Gab: A Creative Social Gathering Series - Sustainability & Creativity
Fab Lab Gab meets seasonally to discuss various topics in relation to creativity and making. The Fab Lab Gab is open to anyone and each session will include a discussion of thematically curated readings, videos, podcasts, and other media. You are encouraged to attend even if you have not read, watched, or listened to all the curated materials. July 20: Sustainability & Creativity, Please register for each session.
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Saturday, July 20 – 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Saturday, October 19 – 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Saturday, December 14 – 9:00 am to 10:00 am
April 20: Creatives in Society, Design Justice By Sasha Costanza-Chock
Access book online: https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/4605/Design-JusticeCommunity-Led-Practices-to-Build-the, Extra Bold - A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers by Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias, Josh A. Halstead, Kaleena Sales, Leslie Xia, and Valentina Vergara
Available in our library collection.
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Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Book Clubs.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" with every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, make a friend!
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
One Book, One County (Book Discussion)
Join L.A. County Libraries in a book discussion for their first ever One Book, One County initiative. Book being discussed: L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon.
About One Book, One County
One Book, One County is a community reading program bringing together 18 library districts in Los Angeles County! From June 1 - July 27, 2024, all participating libraries will be reading and discussing L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón.
This community reading program fosters collaboration, education, and conversation across our county and emphasizes the power of connected libraries to create connected communities. To learn more about this year’s book and other participating libraries, visit LACountyLibrary.org/onebook.
Audience: Adults. Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Book Clubs.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court/Pocket Park.
ALD Teens x Octavia's Bookshelf
Teens! Come meet us at Octavia's Bookshelf & get a special behind-the-scenes tour with Nikki High and learn about her journey as a bookstore owner.
Registration is required, each Teen will get one book.
Meet at Octavia's Bookshelf
1365 N Hill Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91104
About the presenter
Nikki High is the owner and founder of Pasadena’s only Black Woman Owned Bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf.
Octavia’s Bookshelf is dedicated to uplifting BIPOC writers, creating space for community, and passionately encouraging a love for books while celebrating and honoring the words and wisdom of Pasadena hometown legend, Octavia Butler.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading. Community.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Octavia's Bookshelf.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 22, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: Board Meeting Materials - Altadena Libraries (altadenalibrary.org)
To submit a written public comment, please email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online submission form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, July 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
In-Person: Community Room at Main Library.
Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Game Rock: Video Gaming Truck
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
LA Game Rock is an immersive gaming truck experience with multiple gaming consoles. Come play games with your friends, or meet Teens!
About the truck
Welcome to L.A. Game Rock, a mobile gamer’s paradise. We are independently owned and operated, located in Compton, California, serving greater Los Angeles with the best mobile entertainment available. https://www.lagamerock.com/ IG @gamerock_ca.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lo.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Jump Rope! Let's Play!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Jump, exercise, and join in a game of double dutch!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Comic Creators
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Want to create the next Dog Man? Join us at the library to craft your own comic book! We will practice storytelling through art and learn about the elements of comic art. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first come, first-served basis. This program is best suited for ages 5-12.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 26, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in the world of fiber arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket to try a new craft you've been curious about. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Savoring Roots: A Journey Through Plant-Based Indigenous Culinary Traditions
Join Dr. Claudia Serrato as she presents "Savoring Roots: A Journey Through Plant-Based Indigenous Culinary Traditions." This unique lecture and food demonstration will explore the vibrant world of plant-based nutrition through the rich traditions of Indigenous cuisine.
Dr. Serrato will guide you on a sensory journey, revealing the stories, flavors, and traditions of Indigenous foods. Learn how these plant-based ingredients serve as a bridge to the past and a key to sustainable living and wellness today.
You will receive exclusive recipe handouts to bring the tastes of the lecture into your own kitchen. Additionally, a tasting session will offer a direct experience of the unique and nourishing dishes discussed. Engage your senses fully in this immersive exploration of Indigenous culinary wisdom and practices.
About the presenter
Dr. Claudia Serrato is a distinguished culinary anthropologist, chef, and educator, known for her advocacy in Indigenous foods and culinary traditions. Her work focuses on the…
Audience: Adults. Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Author Talks. Talks & Lectures. Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Author Talk: Twelve Trees: How Humans can Embrace the Living World and Its Tree Neighbors
Join us for an author talk with Dr. Daniel Lewis, senior curator at The Huntington Library, who will talk about his new book "Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future," discussing how humans can form better relationships with trees, and in the process, do the right thing for the planet.
About the author
Daniel Lewis oversees the Huntington’s rare book and manuscript holdings in the history of science and technology. He is also an environmental historian and college professor, with faculty appointments at Caltech and at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. This is his fourth book.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Author Talks. Talks & Lectures. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club
Calling all true crime aficionados! Join us for a virtual gathering where we will discuss this true crime hit.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Direct Animation with Echo Park Film Center!
Learn about direct animation (or drawn-on-film animation) with the Echo Park Film Center! We will be experimenting with this style and at the end, we will see the projection of our finished work. No registration required.
About the presenter
Established in 2002, the Echo Park Film Center is a nonprofit media arts organization. The Echo Park Film Center provides equal and affordable access to film/video education and resources via a community microcinema and meeting space, free and low-cost filmmaking classes and workshops, comprehensive small format film equipment rental and resources, and a green-energy mobile cinema/film school. https://www.epfccollective.org/.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading. Movies. Art.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
DIY Lego Printmaking for Teens
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Explore the fun and fabulous world of printmaking! Design and create your own unique art prints using Lego dots. All materials provided.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Bubble Party!
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us on the front lawn to explore fun bubble stations!
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! A 30-minute self-directed craft will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Lunch at the Library
Children and Teens (ages 0-18) can enjoy a free meal at the library Monday through Friday in the Community Room. All food must be eaten in the library Community Room and cannot be taken out of the room for later. Grownups are encouraged to bring their own meal to eat with their child.
Every Friday, Lunch at the Library participants will be able to grab a book to add to their home libraries, while supplies last.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 2, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Dave Skale, The Library Magician
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
This WACKY show features tons of MAGIC, loads of AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, lots of LAUGHS, and even a LIVE BUNNY! You will scream with excitement when you catch Dave’s mistakes, and gasp with amazement when the magic finally works!
About the presenter
Dave Skale has performed tens of thousands of shows over the years, including many for notable clients, such as: The Magic Castle, James Cameron, John Goodman, Shaquille O'Neal, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Spielberg, Pamela Anderson, Disneyland, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, and over 1,000 schools and libraries. Learn more at: DavidSkale.com.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Performance. Educational.
Friday, August 2, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" with every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, make a friend!
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play
This is a Lunch at the Library event.
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 30-minute playtime will follow storytime in the Children's Room.
Children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, August 5, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room.
Chess Night
Beginners & experienced players can drop in and enjoy learning new skills and practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Games. Summer Reading.
Monday, August 5, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Dance with Me! Session A
Join dance instructors from Unbound Dance Studio for a fun introduction to dance and movement! This class is for ages 1-5 and includes participation from a caregiver.
Dance With Me is a fun introduction to creative movement for our youngest dancers, giving them a chance to explore moving different parts of their bodies in new ways, dancing with props, and movement games with music!
This class will be offered twice at the following times. Families may only register for one session.
Session A: 10:00-10:40 AM
Session B: 11:00-11:40 AM
About the presenter
At Unbound Dance Studio, our mission is to instill (or reignite) a lifelong love and passion for dance in dancers of all ages and experience levels, while providing quality dance education and performance opportunities in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. https://unbounddancestudio.com/.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
Dance with Me! Session B
Join dance instructors from Unbound Dance Studio for a fun introduction to dance and movement! This class is for ages 1-5 and includes participation from a caregiver.
Dance With Me is a fun introduction to creative movement for our youngest dancers, giving them a chance to explore moving different parts of their bodies in new ways, dancing with props, and movement games with music!
This class will be offered twice at the following times. Families may only register for one session.
Session A: 10:00-10:40 AM
Session B: 11:00-11:40 AM
About the presenter
At Unbound Dance Studio, our mission is to instill (or reignite) a lifelong love and passion for dance in dancers of all ages and experience levels, while providing quality dance education and performance opportunities in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. https://unbounddancestudio.com/.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
English Conversation Club
Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting. Join us Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library.
English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!
Call 626.798.0833 ext. 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org with questions!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Furoshiki Hands-On Demonstration
Join Kumi Corsa in a hands on demonstration of the Japanese art of sustainable gift wrapping with cloth. Participants will receive a cloth of their own to take home.
About the presenter
Kumi grew up in Tokyo, Japan and became fascinated with the Japanese tradition of furoshiki at an early age. She has collaborated and held sustainable holiday furoshiki gift-wrapping events with various luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty and wellness brands and retailers, including well-known Certified B companies such as French fashion house Chloe and Australian beauty brand Aesop. Kumi has also held furoshiki workshops for various cultural and educational institutions such as Japan House. She is based in Los Angeles but travels around the world to hold workshops and spread the practice and message of the beautiful, sustainable and incredibly versatile Japanese tradition of furoshiki. www.artoffuroshiki.com @artofjapanesegiftwrapping.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.