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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Comic Creators *moved inside due to heat*
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 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). 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:
"The Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert’s Most Mysterious Unsolved Case" by Doug Kari.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). 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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). 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: Teen (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: Adult (18+ Years Old). 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 (0-2 Years Old). 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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Board Meeting agenda/materials may be found at: https://www.altadenalibrary.org/board-materials/
To submit written public comment, email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
In-Person: Community Room at Main Library.
Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.
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 (0-2 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). 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" 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.
Students of Tutor/Art Exhibition: The Legacy of Charles White Artist Reception/Art Talk
Showcasing the legacy of renowned California artist Charles White, the exhibit features artwork by White's students from Tutor/Art, a youth program established following the Watts Rebellion. Amazingly, these former students, now in their 70s, have remained in contact. This will be a 50th anniversary celebration of their transformative experience under White's tutelage. The diversity of their backgrounds and lifetime trajectory is broad, but they share one thing in common: an enduring love and respect for the man who inspired them render their unique points of view into visual art. The exhibit has special significance in Altadena given that it is the home of Charles White Park, the only public park in California named after an African American visual artist.
The exhibit is curated by Art Aids Art, an Altadena-based nonprofit arts organization co-founded by Thomas Harding and Dr. Dorothy Yumi Garcia.
About Charles White
Charles White was an American painter, printmaker and teacher known for chronicling…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Art. Exhibit. Talks & Lectures.
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
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: 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: Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque: Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints.
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.
About the presenter
Leanna Viers is a…
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, August 5, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
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, 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 (0-2 Years Old). 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 (0-2 Years Old). 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Scrapbooking
Relive your favorite summer memories by making your own scrapbook! You will get to decorate your blank pages with fun photos, paper, stickers, and more. We recommend you bring at least 5-10 printed photos, no bigger than 4x6.
Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Bilingual Storytime *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
Budget Committee Meeting (Board of Trustees)
Library Board of Trustees Budget Committee Meeting.
Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2023
February 8, 2024
May 9, 2024
August 8, 2024
November 14, 2024.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
At the Main Library Community Room. Or, view virtually at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/altadenalibrary/.
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 9, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
Bloodmobile in Main Library Parking Lot.
Bug Hotel Workshop
Everyone needs a place to rest! Our bug friends are no different. Making a bug hotel is essential to a vibrant local ecology.
Adding a bug hotel (also called a bug house) to your garden makes for a fun and creative way to encourage biodiversity. Bug hotels provide shelter and nesting sites to native and migratory solitary insects. As most gardeners could tell you, these tiny creatures are crucial—most plants depend on pollinators. And as organic gardeners know all too well, it’s crucial to protect vulnerable pollinators and attract beneficial insects. Enter the bug hotel. It works the same way as a bird house—however, rather than one family, it can serve multiple types of insects.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
Bloodmobile in Main Library Parking Lot.
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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
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: 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: Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque: Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints.
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.
About the presenter
Leanna Viers is a…
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Monday, August 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Monday, August 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
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, August 12, 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 (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, August 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Bird House Workshop
Want to provide shelter to our native birds in our community? Come and make a bird house to place in your garden, and wait for your new neighbors to arrive!
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Summer Reading. Workshops & Classes. DIY & Crafting.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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, August 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Bilingual Storytime *moved inside due to heat*
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 (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
Stuffed Animal Tea Party
Put on your favorite "fancy" outfit and grab your favorite stuffed animal and join us for a tea party filled with snacks and fun! For children ages 3-12.
Registration is required.
Audience: Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 13-18 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 every third Thursday (starting in August), 5-5:30pm, 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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Educational. Volunteering.
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Adult Craft at Plant Material: Macrame Feather
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Plant Material
3081 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001.
End of Summer Reading Party
Bring your family, friends, and chairs for an outdoor viewing of Toy Story. We will have free popcorn and snacks (while supplies last), a fun photo booth, and a toy swap!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Movies. Outdoors. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Summer Fun Saturday
Participate in a "passive program" 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 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Yoga 101 for Teens!
What is yoga, and how can yoga techniques help me? Learn the ways yoga philosophy and practice can support you feeling more grounded, centered and prepared to face the joys and challenges of living with an expanding consciousness, and ever-changing body, in today's wild world. We may do some light movement so wear clothes you feel comfy in! All teens are welcome, no previous experience required. We will have limited mats, first come first serve.
This is a BEBS event. About the instructor
Hi, I'm sam (she/her)! I've been studying/practicing yoga for 15 years, and sharing yoga for 14 years, in a variety of settings. Yoga as a philosophy, and yoga as a practice are integral to who I am and what I do -- my hope is to help you find the facets of this tradition that support you in your journey of understanding the wholeness of you! Sam is the founder & instructor of practiceAltadena. www.practicealtadena.com
IG: @practicealtadena.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
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: 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: Learn the essential elements that make for a successful sign with correct emphasis. , Workshop day 3: Paint a small Wooden Plaque: Design a simple word or phrase, directly layout onto wooden plaque and paint using water-based paints.
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.
About the presenter
Leanna Viers is a…
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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.
Monday, August 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Adult Craft Hour: Macrame Feather
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Library Community Room.
Altadena Poets Laureate: A Reading Honoring the History & Poets of the Program
Join Sehba Sarwar and Lester Graves Lennon as they host their first event, a reading by former Altadena Poets Laureate in honor of the history of this program.
Details to come.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Literature & Poetry. Talks & Lectures. Performance.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 23, 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Author Talks. Talks & Lectures. Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room
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A Silent Movie with Live Piano Accompaniment
Enjoy a showing of the 1920 silent film "One Week" starring Buster Keaton with live piano accompaniment performed by Larry Garf! You won't want to miss this unique experience with a vintage swing!
About the performer
Although he was born decades after the end of the Silent Film era, Larry Garf exuberantly combines his passion for vintage cinema with his love of ragtime and early jazz. The grandson of musicians who actually played in movie theater orchestras in the 1920s, Larry deftly combines popular songs of the era with his own original compositions.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Movies. Performance. Music & Entertainment.
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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:
"Nothing But the Night: Leopold & Loeb and the Truth Behind the Murder That Rocked 1920s America" by Greg King and Penny Wilson.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, August 26, 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, August 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 27, 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, August 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Murder Mystery: Death by Chocolate
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: It’s April 15, 1900, Easter Sunday, and Paris is the center of the world’s attention as millions of visitors arrive for the opening of the International Exposition this weekend. Among them is an elite but diverse group of individuals staying at the Hotel Paradiso. As they gather for dinner, however, the peace of the hotel is rocked by an explosion. Billy Bonka, the foremost chocolate manufacturer in America, is found dead in his room, having apparently been killed by an explosive Easter Egg. Suspicion falls on the people around the table. Who is the murderer?
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Games.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Main Library Community 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 30, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
CLOSURE - Labor Day
The Main Library will be closed on Sept. 2 for Labor 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 (0-2 Years Old). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community.
Monday, September 2, 2024.
Altadena Library District.
Fall into Reading Challenge
We invite children (ages 0 to 12) to Fall Into Reading this September with the Altadena Library!
Join us in reading, logging our minutes, and earning some new badges. Read 300 minutes to complete the challenge and earn a prize!
How to participate: Sept. 2-30, 2024, you can sign up virtually on Beanstack or by visiting the Children's Desk at the Main Library. , Complete the challenge by reading 300 minutes! Stop by the Children's Desk at the Main Library to collect your prize! , Limit one prize per child, while supplies last.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Community. Educational.
Monday, September 2, 2024 – Monday, September 30, 2024.
Online.
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, September 2, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Sunset Yoga at Altadena Library
Experience the tranquility of Sunset Yoga on the front lawn of Altadena Library with Merry Birchfield. This outdoor yoga session is designed for all levels, helping you feel confident, strong, and relaxed. Join Merry as she guides you through mindful movements, ensuring a revitalizing experience for all.
Registration required. Adult and teens only. Please bring a yoga mat and water and wear comfortable clothes. A waiver is required for every participant. The waiver will be emailed to all attendees before each event.
About the instructor
Merry Birchfield (E-RYT 500) teaches yoga grounded in empirical science. Her mindful approach to movement leaves students feeling empowered and joyous. Come get your dose of "Merryment" and enjoy the benefits of a confident, strong, and relaxed body.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Teens! Take Up Space! National Deaf Awareness Month
Teens! Take Up Space! This month, come by to the Teen Space to help create an interactive display for the library focusing on National Deaf Awareness Month! Bring your ideas, book recommendations, and creative vision to this program.
All teens (ages 13-18) are welcome to join!
Volunteer hours given to those who are part of the volunteer program. Not a part of the program and you're 13-18 years old? Fill out our teen volunteer application.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Exhibit.
Friday, September 6, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
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, September 9, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Sunset Yoga at Altadena Library
Experience the tranquility of Sunset Yoga on the front lawn of Altadena Library with Merry Birchfield. This outdoor yoga session is designed for all levels, helping you feel confident, strong, and relaxed. Join Merry as she guides you through mindful movements, ensuring a revitalizing experience for all.
Registration required. Adult and teens only. Please bring a yoga mat and water and wear comfortable clothes. A waiver is required for every participant. The waiver will be emailed to all attendees before each event.
About the instructor
Merry Birchfield (E-RYT 500) teaches yoga grounded in empirical science. Her mindful approach to movement leaves students feeling empowered and joyous. Come get your dose of "Merryment" and enjoy the benefits of a confident, strong, and relaxed body.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Front 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, September 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Altadena Library Foundation Meeting
Meeting of the Altadena Library Foundation Board of Trustees.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Monday, September 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting 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.
Monday, September 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Leadership Council
Join this year’s fall cohort (Teens 13-18 years old), which will meet for 4 consecutive months. We will work together to collectively identify social issues here in the Altadena community that not only teens but other community members face. Over the first three months, we will find creative ways to take action through community service and on the fourth month conduct a program on December 10. Teens must attend all meetings and register here: https://airtable.com/appOEKExlht6D62fa/shrrN69AUDNqQ0gpb.
This is a perfect opportunity for you to enhance and strengthen your college applications.
Receive volunteer hours if you are a part of the Teen Volunteer Program!
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Volunteering.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Sunset Yoga at Altadena Library
Experience the tranquility of Sunset Yoga on the front lawn of Altadena Library with Merry Birchfield. This outdoor yoga session is designed for all levels, helping you feel confident, strong, and relaxed. Join Merry as she guides you through mindful movements, ensuring a revitalizing experience for all.
Registration required. Adult and teens only. Please bring a yoga mat and water and wear comfortable clothes. A waiver is required for every participant. The waiver will be emailed to all attendees before each event.
About the instructor
Merry Birchfield (E-RYT 500) teaches yoga grounded in empirical science. Her mindful approach to movement leaves students feeling empowered and joyous. Come get your dose of "Merryment" and enjoy the benefits of a confident, strong, and relaxed body.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 13-18 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 every third Thursday (starting in August), 5-5:30pm, 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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Educational. Volunteering.
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Floor Puzzle Friday!
Join us for a fun hour of floor puzzle building! This program uses floor puzzles to encourage young children to develop their gross and fine motor skills and develop their eye and hand coordination. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Audience: Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Games. Educational.
Friday, September 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Room.
Altadena Parent Wellness Circle
Are you a local parent or parent-to-be seeking community? Join us as we share stories, vent, and celebrate the ups and downs of this incredible journey we’re on together.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Meeting.
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, September 23, 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, September 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, September 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Voting Study Hall
Interested in learning more about local measures and candidates on your November ballot? Voting Study Hall provides space and community for your research efforts. Come join your neighbors in their ballot research in a study hall-type event designed to get past propaganda and focus on the practical—with snacks.
Please register for this event.
Hostedy by Voting Study Party https://www.votingstudyparty.org.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Educational. Meeting.
Tuesday, September 24, 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, September 24, 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, September 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Painting Plant Pot for Tweens
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun painting a terracotta pot. Each tween (ages 8-12) will receive one plant and a pot. Registration required.
Audience: Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting.
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, September 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance
Join us for an enchanting journey into the heart of Spain with dancer Susana Elena and classical guitarist Dr. Randy Pile. Experience the vibrant rhythms and passionate movements of Spanish and Gypsy dances, and get hands-on with flamenco clapping, arm movements, and a castanet workshop. This family-friendly program welcomes all ages to explore the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
About the instructors
Susana Elena, trained in Madrid, Sevilla, and Jerez de la Frontera, brings her flamenco expertise to audiences across Southern California. Dr. Randy Pile, with degrees from U.C. Berkeley and U.C. San Diego, offers deep insights into the works of Joaquin Rodrigo. Join us for a captivating cultural experience suitable for all ages.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Educational. Music & Entertainment.
Saturday, September 28, 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:
"The Natural History of Crime: Case Studies in Death and the Clues Nature Leaves Behind" by Patricia Wiltshire.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Taste of 'Dena!
The Altadena Library Foundation fundraising event is BACK! Save the date for this must-not-miss community event supporting our Altadena Libraries.
To learn more or become a sponsor of the event, go to altadenalibraryfoundation.org/tasteofdena.html.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Fundraiser.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Main Library.
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, September 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, September 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Teens! Take Up Space! Teentober
Teens! Take Up Space! This month, come by the Teen Space to help create an interactive display for the library focusing on Teentober! Work with our Teen Librarian to put together a BINGO card and highlight some services/resources Teen Services has.
All teens (ages 13-18) are welcome to join!
Volunteer hours given to those who are part of the volunteer program. Not a part of the program and you're 13-18 years old? Fill out our teen volunteer application.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Exhibit. DIY & Crafting.
Friday, October 4, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Friends of the Altadena Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Altadena Library for a used book sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .
Only Friends of the Library are able to shop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, but you can become a member on-site for $10. The sale is open to all from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
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, October 7, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, October 8, 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, October 9, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
Floor Puzzle Friday!
Join us for a fun hour of floor puzzle building! This program uses floor puzzles to encourage young children to develop their gross and fine motor skills and develop their eye and hand coordination. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Audience: Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Games. Educational.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
Huntington Hospital FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic & Health Screening
Come and receive free flu shot & 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, Flu vaccine requirements:
• No COVID-19 or flu like symptoms.
• At least 18 years old, or giving consent for your child, ages 9-17 years.
• Not allergic to eggs or the influenza vaccine.
• Not have a history of Guillain-Barre-syndrome.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena 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.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Pumpkin Carving for Tweens!
Join us for a fun afternoon of pumpkin carving! Each tween will carve one pumpkin that they can take home. Registration required. Ages 8-12.
Audience: Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Educational. DIY & Crafting. Art.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 13-18 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 every third Thursday (starting in August), 5-5:30pm, 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: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Educational. Volunteering.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
CLOSURE - Staff Development
The Main Library will be closed for staff development.
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 (0-2 Years Old). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community.
Friday, October 18, 2024.
Altadena Library District.
Fab Lab Gab: A Creative Social Gathering Series
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.
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.
Radical AI Podcast -- Design Justice…
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Book Clubs.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Voting Study Hall
Interested in learning more about local measures and candidates on your November ballot? Voting Study Hall provides space and community for your research efforts. Come join your neighbors in their ballot research in a study hall-type event designed to get past propaganda and focus on the practical—with snacks.
Please register for this event.
Hostedy by Voting Study Party https://www.votingstudyparty.org.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Educational. Meeting.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Altadena Parent Wellness Circle
Are you a local parent or parent-to-be seeking community? Join us as we share stories, vent, and celebrate the ups and downs of this incredible journey we’re on together.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Meeting.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Bilingual Evening Storytime
Join us at the library for a fun evening of your favorite books, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children 0-5 and their families.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Leadership Council
Join this year’s fall cohort (Teens 13-18 years old), which will meet for 4 consecutive months. We will work together to collectively identify social issues here in the Altadena community that not only teens but other community members face. Over the first three months, we will find creative ways to take action through community service and on the fourth month conduct a program on December 10. Teens must attend all meetings and register here: https://airtable.com/appOEKExlht6D62fa/shrrN69AUDNqQ0gpb.
This is a perfect opportunity for you to enhance and strengthen your college applications.
Receive volunteer hours if you are a part of the Teen Volunteer Program!
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Meeting. Volunteering.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Social Hall at Loma Alta Park.
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: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.