Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Pronoun Button Craft for Teens
In honor of Pride Month, join us for a fun afternoon of crafting pronoun pins! All supplies will be provided. Ages 13-17 only.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Teen Area.
DIY Candle Workshop
Learn how to make your own DIY Candle. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library.
Weekday Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth (ages 13-17) of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
African Dance Rhythms with Teresa Smith at Bob!
Dance with Teresa as she explores cultural differences in musical movement and style. Everyone participates because in African Dance spectators are part of the performance!
About the performer:
Dancer, choreographer, instructor and performer, Teresa Smith has been studying dance from the tender age of seven. Teresa honors her ancestry through dance. She mastered the intricate techniques of African dance under famous instructors from Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, and the Congo. As a dance choreographer, performer, and aficionado, Teresa shows that African dance is among the most stylized and complex art forms in the world.
However, as Teresa performs the dances, she simplifies each of the movements by explaining them within the stories that she tells. In her programs EVERYONE gets to participate and become a successful African dancer!
Teresa’s dance programs are great for all ages – from preschool to adult. Teresa modifies the dances to fit the age of the audience.
Having studied intensively multiple forms…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Yoga with Merry Birchfield
Stretch early for a morning yoga class! 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. Space is limited and registration required.
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: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 9, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 9, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
2nd ANNUAL LGBTQ+ ALTADENA PRIDE WALKABOUT
JOIN US FOR A WALKABOUT THROUGH CENTRAL ALTADENA CELEBRATING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY’S PRIDE AND UNITY.
The walk will originate at The Altadena Library, wind through the center of Altadena with 3 events along the way and culminating at the Altadena Senior Center for the day’s final event.
Each event exists as a stand-alone, so participants are welcome to join for the whole tour or meet us for any individual element they are drawn to. There will be a shuttle available for those who want to join that have mobility issues.
Throughout the day there will be appearances and speeches by Congresswoman Judy Chu, State Senator Anthony Portantino, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Assemblyman Chris Holden, Altadena Town Council Chair Veronica Jones, and multiple members of the Altadena Town Council.
SCHEDULE OF DAYS EVENTS:
10 AM
OPENING CEREMONY
Held at the Altadena Library. Assemblymember Chris Holden will open the day with a celebration and unveiling of a Pride Flag on the east lawn. P…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Cost: Free. Event Type: Community.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Central Altadena, starts at Main Library 600 E. Mariposa.
16 MM Saturday Morning Classic Cartoons!
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS! Join us for Classic Cartoons on the BIG SCREEN with a real live MOVIE PROTECTOR! Plus, enjoy a demonstration of HOW A MOVIE PROJECTOR WORKS!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Music & Entertainment.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Altadena Library Community Room.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour sessions with 1-hour lunch break.
Juneteenth Freedom Quilt
Stop by the Children's Area to design a square for our community Freedom Quilt in celebration of Juneteenth. The quilt will be on display in the Children's Area from June 20 to June 30.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Art. Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – Saturday, June 17, 2023, 4:00 PM.
Main Library Children's Area.
ALD x Remainders Risograph Workshop Series Part 1 - Proficiencies
Come to Remainders in June to learn the skills of the risograph printer. Then in July, make zines with Tiny Splendor’s Cynthia T. Navarro. This is a two-part series. Space is limited, and registration required.
Accessibility info: the studio is up a flight of stairs.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Remainders
787 E Washington Blvd Suite 101, Pasadena.
Teen Poetry & Literature Club
Moderated by Kate McMahon of 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 10, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Fab Lab Foundations: Half-tones for Screen Printing
Screen printing photographic images or artwork with gradations of value requires images prepared with half-tones.
Learn how to choose images that work well in the screen-printing process and multiple ways to create half-toned versions of your images that can create the classic silk-screened photo look. Space is limited and registration is required.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Fab Lab.
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: “Whiskey When We’re Dry” by John Larison , “Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast” by Todd McLeish, Sign up (required) to participate!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Literature & Poetry. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Second Saturday Concert: Groovis Maximus
Join Altadena Library for an outdoor concert with Groovis Maximus, a collection of seasoned, professional musicians who share a deep, heavy passion for “the groove” – the real funk/soul/r&b/jazz that makes you want to get up off your seat and move!
"We want our audiences to groove with us ... to have a GREAT time with this music that we love. We look forward to bringing "the groove" home to you!" - Groovis Maximus
Due to the popularity of this event, we recommend that attendees bring their own chairs.
The 2022-2023 Second Saturday concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Altadena Library and the Altadena Library Foundation.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Outdoors. Community. Music & Entertainment.
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
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 12, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, June 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
STEAM Lab at Bob Lucas Library!
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Art. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 12, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Teen Anime Movie Night
Join us for Anime Movie Night and talk to like-minded teens about your favorite shows and books! Watch an anime movie while enjoying Japanese style snacks and explore drawing Manga. Teens 13 - 17 welcome.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Movies. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 12, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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 12, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
ChapCare Health Insurance Enrollment Workshop
ChapCare’s Certified Enrollment Counselors will be on-site to help you enroll in a Covered California Qualified Health Plan, Medi-Cal, or the Los Angeles County My Health LA Program. The counselors will walk you through your health insurance options, and help complete your application to access a health insurance plan.
No appointment necessary.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Intro to Podcasting
Join Lance Anderson and Altadena Library staff for a presentation about the world of podcasting. The two-hour class at the Bob Lucas branch of the Altadena Library will cover all of the basics that participants will need to consider before launching their own podcast. The class will focus on the three main phases of podcasting: pre-production, production and post-production.
About the presenter
Lance Anderson is a writer and storyteller who has been podcasting since 2005. He was the founder of the groundbreaking collective the LA Podcasters and has presented on podcasting at the University of Cambridge. His current podcast is called Verge of the Dude.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
DIY Bead Wind Chimes
Learn how to make your own garden wind chimes (while supplies last)!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Outdoors. Summer Reading. Community. Curiosity Connection (Bookmobile).
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Farmers' Market.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Sew Fun!
Join us at the library to learn hand sewing basics through fun and simple felt crafts! Participants will learn beginner hand sewing stitches and how to use a sewing pattern. No experience necessary!
This program is best suited for children ages 8-12. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Tai Chi with Two Dragons Martial Arts Altadena
Bring a smile & be ready to breathe for this morning tai chi class. Please wear comfortable clothing, and closed-toed shoes. Water will be provided but bringing your water bottle is highly recommended.
Adults and youth (ages 10+) welcome. Space is limited, and registration is required. Participants must fill out a waiver of liability before the class starts.
About the instructor:
For more than 25 years, Altadena's Two Dragons Martial Arts studio has sought to bring a rich tapestry of martial arts to its community and is led by head instructor and Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee SIpoo Shelene Hearring, whose experience spans over 30 years in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Short set, Long Set & various Tai Chi Weapon Sets. In addition, she teaches Chinese Kenpo, Northern Silum & Classical Asian WeaponsTraining in her Blackbelt Program. By encouraging personal character development alongside technique, Sipoo Hearring focuses on bringing both the physical & mental health benefits of martial arts to her students.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Main Library.
Welbe Health: Bingo
Please join WelbeHealth for an entertaining morning of Bingo! Enjoy light snacks, beverages and the chance to win a selection of fun prizes. Come and try your luck...
RSVP by calling Gheycell Flores at 626-596-2746.
See you there!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Games.
Friday, June 16, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library.
Adult Craft at Bob Lucas: Stained Glass Jars
Join us a for a morning craft at Bob Lucas Library.
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 except for August. If you have any questions, please call (626) 798-8338.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 16, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
From Page to Table
Make a recipe from a cookbook from our collection or yours and share it with the group! What could be better than books and food?
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 16, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour sessions with 1-hour lunch break.
Wildlife Learning Center Animal Show at Main!
Learn about a variety of critters from around the world - including an owl, porcupine, and more - from a biologist with the Wildlife Learning Center.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Educational. Performance. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library.
Fab Lab Pride: Pride Banners with Rachel Curry
Inspired by the art of protest banners and fiber arts within LGBTQ history and the queer liberation movement, participants in this workshop will be invited to embed a meaningful message onto sewn fabric banners. Learn the basics of operating the Fab Lab sewing machines, and utilize the Cricut to create your own one-of-a-kind political banner to take to a Pride celebration, wave as a flag at a protest, hang in your home, or all of the above. This workshop is open to members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as allies.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Community. Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Juneteenth: "Liberating Words" Writing Workshop Series with Lorinda Hawkins Smith
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
Imagine being enslaved and hearing those liberating words "free forever." Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed two years prior, "all persons held as slaves" were not freed.
On June 17, Lorinda Hawkins Smith will lead us in a writing workshop to celebrate Juneteenth by examining the "liberating words" of our nation's history by looking at the case of Bridget "Biddy" Mason. Even though California was technically a "free" state, there were still those living in the state as enslaved people. Bridget "Biddy" Mason was an enslaved woman who heard the words "free forever" around January 19, 1856. She won her freedom in a Los Angeles court.
We will explore writing prompts that will help us examine our own lives to discover those "liberating words" that were abl…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes. History.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
District Closure
The Main Library and Bob Lucas Branch will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
If you have items to return, there are outdoor book returns at both libraries: Bob Lucas Branch: Book return in parking lot , Main Library: Book return on Mariposa Street, at corner of Santa Rosa Avenue.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Tweens (Ages 8-12). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Adults. Event Type: Community.
Monday, June 19, 2023.
Both Locations.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Water Play!
Explore the science and fun of water through different water stations.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading. Science.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Adult Craft Hour: Stained Glass Jars
Join us for an afternoon craft at the Main Library. Participants will meet in the small meeting 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 21, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Library
Small Meeting Room.
Weekday Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth (ages 13-17) of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
Stitch a Yarn/ Crochet Club
Join us for our Crochet Club! Beginners to experts welcome. Bring your projects. Learn tips & tricks from our expert.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Christopher T Magician at Bob!
Join us as Christopher T. Magician brings books to life with his hilarious and interactive magic show!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Bliss Out Altadena Meditation Session with Amy Rutledge
Join us for a district-wide meditation session with certified instructor Amy Rutledge.
Registration at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdOmsqjMoG9ylh_wshyZ7itNSJFTtd3aH.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading. Community.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Zoom.
Hula Dancing with Liz Espinoza
Join us for a morning hula dancing class with instructor Liz Espinoza. Please dress in comfortable clothes. Water will be provided but bringing your water bottle is highly recommended.
The class is for adults and youth (ages 13+). Space is limited, and registration is required. Participants must fill out a waiver of liability before the class starts.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 23, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
From the Garden: Kids Edition
Come help us pick ripe vegetables from our garden and plant some in pots to take home!
Registration required. Adult/parent participation is required. We will be working outside, so remember to wear an outfit and shoes that can get dirty.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading. Educational.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour sessions with 1-hour lunch break.
Fab Lab Foundations: Half-tones for Screen Printing
Screen printing photographic images or artwork with gradations of value requires images prepared with half-tones.
Learn how to choose images that work well in the screen-printing process and multiple ways to create half-toned versions of your images that can create the classic silk-screened photo look. Space is limited and registration is required.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Adults. Event Type: Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Fab Lab.
Teen Leadership Council
TLC is like a student government for the library, where you work to plan events and strategize ways to make the library a more fun and authentic place for teens (ages 13-17).
TLC welcomes new members ages 14-17 who can commit to meeting once a month from 2:30-4pm on the first Saturday of the month. TLC meetings also count as volunteer service hours if you are signed up through the Teen Volunteer Program. For more information, visit altadenalibrary.org/teens.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
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:"Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York" by Elon Green.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, June 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
STEAM Lab at Bob Lucas Library!
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Art. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 26, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: www.altadenalibrary.org….
To submit a written public comment, please visit www.altadenalibrary.org…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, June 26, 2023, 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 26, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Curiosity Hour
This early learning program is specifically for children ages 3-5. Curious little ones will explore different STEAM concepts through stories, songs, and play.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Educational. Summer Reading. Art. Science. Technology.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Intro to Voice Acting
Join Robin Reed and Altadena Library staff for an introduction to the world of voice acting. Learn about the various pathways available to voice actors, equipment needs, and tips for how to get started.
About the presenter
Robin Reed has been working as a voiceover artist, director, and coach in New York and Los Angeles since 2001. She has voiced dozens of national commercials, including spots for Campbell's Soup, GE Appliances, Lyft, Del Taco, Swanson, Wheat Thins, and more. Promo work includes Lifetime, HGTV, WE, and Oxygen. Animated roles include Talking Tom and Friends, WordGirl, The Croods, and more. As a narrator, she's voiced shows for Lifetime, recorded books for Hachette, Audible, and sketch comedy on Conan, I Heart Radio, The Onion, Yahoo, and Rooftop Comedy.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Art & Chill:
Chill with friends as you make unique & creative art projects. All materials are provided, and teens (ages 13-17) of all skill levels are welcome. Each month features a different theme and activities, but the vibes will always be chill!
This Month: TBD.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Community. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library.
Altadena Libraries Closed
Both Altadena Libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 29 due to a community service project.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Outdoors.
Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Both locations closed.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 30, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour sessions with 1-hour lunch break.
Seed Library *On Hiatus for July 4th*
A message from Jessica Yarger, Altadena Branch Coordinator for Seed Library of Los Angeles
After giving it much thought, the Altadena Seed Library will be going on hiatus in September 2023. SLOLA Altadena has dissolved its relationship with its parent nonprofit, the Seed Library of Los Angeles (SLOLA). We would like to thank all of you who have engaged with the seed library over the past 5½ years, attending meetings, checking out seeds, checking in seeds, and volunteering. A special thank you to the Altadena Library for collaborating with and supporting us in this endeavor since the beginning. It would not have been possible without them. It has been an honor to facilitate a space for gardeners of all experience levels to gather and share.
While we have put down this project for now, we are entertaining the idea of picking it back up when we have time to give it the attention it needs and deserves, possibly early next year. If you’re interested in joining us while we envision the future of the organization…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness. Talks & Lectures.
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
N/A.
The Arty Loon Show at Main!
Get ready to be entertained! Join us for a morning full of magic, storytelling, puppetry, and balloons with family favorite entertainer Arty Loon.
About the performer
Arty Loon has 18 years of experience and hundreds of shows under his hat. He is one of Southern California’s favorite family entertainers. Arty studied in the Magic Castle’s Junior Magicians program, which has produced some of the world’s finest magicians. He has performed at the world famous Magic Castle, for MTV, Make-a- Wish, Disney, NBC/Universal Studio, Michael Jackson, Star Education Programs, Google, Michelle Obama and many more. See for yourself why Arty’s brand of magic and variety entertainment has taken him all over the world!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library.
Fab Lab Foundations: Photoshop for Phone Photography
Got great photos on your phone? You will learn how to tweak phone settings, check resolutions, and adjust photos with desktop photo software (ie. Adobe Photoshop). Take your photos to the next level and leave the session with a set of photo prints.
Space is limited and registration required.
Audience: Adults. Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Fab Lab.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 3, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, July 3, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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 3, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
Open Mic Night: Spotlight on Zines
Calling all zinesters! Read from your zines in this special installment of our Open Mic series, celebrating International Zine Month! Non-zinesters are welcome to share!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 3, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
District Closure
The Main Library and Bob Lucas Branch will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
If you have items to return, there are outdoor book returns at both libraries: Bob Lucas Branch: Book return in parking lot , Main Library: Book return on Mariposa Street, at corner of Santa Rosa Avenue.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). All-Ages Welcome. Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Adults. Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Community.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Both Locations.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
DIY Succulent Sphere
Learn how to make your own three-dimensional garden art. Space is limited so registration is required.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Summer Reading. DIY & Crafting.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library.
Weekday Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth (ages 13-17) of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, July 6, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 6, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 7, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, July 8, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour shift with an hour lunch break.
Teen Poetry & Literature Club
Moderated by Kate McMahon of 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 8, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Small Meeting Room.
Summer Spa: Bath Bombs
Want to rest, relax, and recharge this summer? Join us on the lawn to make your own DIY spa supplies to pamper yourself all summer long. This program is best suited for children ages 8-12. Registration is required as supplies are limited. This event will be moved to the Community Room in the event of inclement weather.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Saturday, July 8, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
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: “Peaces” by Helen Oyeyemi , “Mother Trucker: Finding Joy on the Loneliest Road in America” by Amy Butcher, Sign up (required) to participate!
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Literature & Poetry. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 8, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
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 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 10, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, July 10, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
STEAM Lab at Bob Lucas Library!
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Art. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 10, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Teen Anime Movie Night
Join us for Anime Movie Night and talk to like-minded teens about your favorite shows and books! Watch an anime movie while enjoying Japanese style snacks and explore drawing Manga. Teens 13 - 17 welcome.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Movies. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 10, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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 10, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
ChapCare Health Insurance Enrollment Workshop
ChapCare’s Certified Enrollment Counselors will be on-site to help you enroll in a Covered California Qualified Health Plan, Medi-Cal, or the Los Angeles County My Health LA Program. The counselors will walk you through your health insurance options, and help complete your application to access a health insurance plan.
No appointment necessary.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library.
Curiosity Hour
This early learning program is specifically for children ages 3-5. Curious little ones will explore different STEAM concepts through stories, songs, and play.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Educational. Summer Reading. Art. Science. Technology.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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 12, 2023, 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. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Sew Fun!
Join us at the library to learn hand sewing basics through fun and simple felt crafts! Participants will learn beginner hand sewing stitches and how to use a sewing pattern. No experience necessary!
This program is best suited for children ages 8-12. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Intro to Storytelling
Join Nikki Levy and Altadena Library staff for a special summer storytelling workshop. Learn how to take your life's stories and tell them in a compelling way. Participants will work with Nikki through exercises that will help you get to the heart of what makes your stories interesting.
About the presenter
Nikki Levy is the host and creator of the award-winning comedy event Don’t Tell My Mother! where celebrities and emerging artists tell true stories they’d never want their moms to know. From sold out events, to top rated Audible specials and a star-studded podcast, Don’t Tell My Mother! was born nearly a decade ago as a labor of love and has emerged as a bona fide global brand.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 14, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour shift with an hour lunch break.
From the Garden: Native Bees
Learn about native bees and their relationship with native plants. Registration required.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading. Educational.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
The Puppet Party Show at Main!
Join us for a unique hand-and-rod puppet theater program that uses puppets, comedy and music to inspire children's imaginations and creativity. Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library.
Zine Machine with Mark and Lili Todd
Come work with us to create several handmade books culled and edited from prompts and fun exercises which can include drawing, writing and collage. By encouraging collaboration and exploration, these unique works of art will serve as a collection of thoughts, processes and truly one-of-a-kind works.
All sorts of fun art making materials will be provided!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Fab Lab Foundations: Photoshop for Phone Photography
Got great photos on your phone? You will learn how to tweak phone settings, check resolutions, and adjust photos with desktop photo software (ie. Adobe Photoshop). Take your photos to the next level and leave the session with a set of photo prints.
Space is limited and registration required.
Audience: Adults. Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Fab Lab.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, July 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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 17, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
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! We'll learn about death positivity, then read books of your own choosing in companionable silence. 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!
Hosted by Death Project Manager; learn more on at deathprojectmanager.com and Instagram (@deathprojectmanager).
Begin at 6:00 PM
Meet and chat until 6:30 PM
Death Positive Presentation 6:30 - 6:45 PM
Silent reading 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Chat about reading 7:30-7:45 PM.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs.
Monday, July 17, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Bubble Play!
Explore the science and fun of bubbles through different bubble stations.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Outdoors. Summer Reading. Science.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Adult Craft Hour: Sun Printing
Join us for an afternoon craft at the Main Library. Participants will meet in the small meeting 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 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Library
Small Meeting Room.
Weekday Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth (ages 13-17) of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Native American Dance and Culture with Ben Hale at Bob!
A member of the Navajo tribe from Arizona, Ben Hale will introduce us to a variety of dances and stories from tribes across North America including the Eagle Dance, Horse Dance, Grass Dance and Hoop Dance.
About the performer
Ben Hale is a member of the Navajo tribe from Arizona. From the time he could walk, Ben’s parents taught him the importance of culture and traditions through customs passed down through the generations. Dance and stories are an integral part of Native American life as a means of expression and perception of self and Ben was exposed to this daily. Ben is an enrolled member of the Navajo Indian Reservation and is affiliated with many local agencies such as American Indian Children’s Council, Southern California Indian Center and American Indian Healing Center to name a few.
Ben and his multi-generational family dance troupe known as the Eagle Spirit Dancers have been presenting North American Indian Culture programs at schools, libraries, fairs, and Pow Wows throughout the Nation.…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Performance. Educational. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Adult Craft at Bob Lucas: Sun Printing
Join us a for a morning craft at Bob Lucas Library.
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 except for August. If you have any questions, please call (626) 798-8338.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 21, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
From Page to Table
Make a recipe from a cookbook from our collection or yours and share it with the group! What could be better than books and food?
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 21, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 21, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour shift with an hour lunch break.
Makoto Taiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming Ensemble
Come and join us for a morning of Japanese Taiko Drumming.
About the performers:
Makoto Taiko’s mission is to connect and empower people of all backgrounds by advancing the practice of taiko with intention and sincerity. Makoto Taiko is a Pasadena-based nonprofit arts organization that teaches and performs Japanese taiko drumming as a musical, physical, and mental practice.
Makoto Taiko is celebrating its 23rd anniversary and is the largest community taiko group in Southern California. Together, their 120 multigenerational, multiracial, and multiethnic members are equally committed to performing arts culture, public service, and arts education, which energize the greater community of Southern California.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Outdoors. Community. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
ALD x Remainders Risograph Workshop Series Part 2 - Make Zines with Cynthia T. Navarro!
Come to Remainders in June to learn the skills of the risograph printer. Then in July, make zines with Tiny Splendor’s Cynthia T. Navarro. This is a two-part series. Space is limited, and registration required.
Accessibility info: the studio is up a flight of stairs.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Remainders
787 E Washington Blvd Suite 101, Pasadena.
Summer Spa: Sugar Lip Scrub
Want to rest, relax, and recharge this summer? Join us on the lawn to make your own DIY spa supplies to pamper yourself all summer long. This program is best suited for children ages 8-12. Registration is required as supplies are limited. This event will be moved to the Community Room in the event of inclement weather.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading. Outdoors.
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
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 Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America’s Wilderness" by Jon Billman.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Playdate
Join us for outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime on the front lawn at the Altadena Library. We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. After storytime, families are invited to stay & play for the remainder of the hour to explore early learning toys and connect with other families. This program is for children ages 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers. Storytime will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space is limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot. .
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 24, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, July 24, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
STEAM Lab at Bob Lucas Library!
Children will conduct an experiment or complete an activity that uses science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each session offers a different opportunity. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Educational. Science. Art. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 24, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Indie Author Night
Meet local authors and hear readings of their best and newest works. Book sales will take place on-site.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Summer Reading. Community. Literature & Poetry.
Monday, July 24, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: www.altadenalibrary.org….
To submit a written public comment, please visit www.altadenalibrary.org…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Monday, July 24, 2023, 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 24, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Family Storytime
Families with young children and older siblings are invited to join us for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Drawn Together: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Meet with other comic lovers and discuss the book, “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Smash Tuesdays
Teens ages 13 - 17 are invited to participate in a Super Smash Party Tournament. Challenge your friends to see who wins!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Games. Community. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Main Library.
Cuenticos Bilingües
Join us for an outdoor bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Practice basic Spanish vocabulary and rhymes! Children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Art & Chill:
Chill with friends as you make unique & creative art projects. All materials are provided, and teens (ages 13-17) of all skill levels are welcome. Each month features a different theme and activities, but the vibes will always be chill!
This Month: TBD.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Art. DIY & Crafting. Community. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Main Library.
Murder Mystery at Main Library
Enjoy an evening with neighbors as you work together to solve "Murder on the Grill." Participants will become characters in this whodunit. Light refreshments will be served.
This is for adults only. All participants must register, so no guests please.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Games.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Main Library.
Stitch a Yarn/ Crochet Club
Join us for our Crochet Club! Beginners to experts welcome. Bring your projects. Learn tips & tricks from our expert.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Join us for outdoor Preschool Storytime. We'll have fun with books, rhymes, and songs that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children followed by a simple craft in our Community Room. Children ages 3 -5 and their parents/caregivers are welcome.
All storytimes will be held outdoors weather permitting. Programs will be moved into the Community Room in the event of inclement weather conditions. Space and supplies are limited so we recommend you come early to pick your spot.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Tween Lego Club
Join us for Tween Lego Club! A fun hour of games, challenges, and guided building with Legos. Children ages 8 - 12 welcome.
Audience: Tweens (Ages 8-12). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 28, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special end-of-summer camping-themed storytime, then tuck them in for a sleepover at the library! We’ll take pictures of all the fun they have at the library overnight.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading. Story Time.
Friday, July 28, 2023, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
End of Summer Reading Party
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a party, where we will screen the movie, School of Rock (PG-13), Enjoy popcorn, snacks, and photo booth! Bring your family, friends, and chairs! The movie will start around 7:30 pm.
And before you watch Jack Black shred in School of Rock, enjoy a "shred" day" presented by the Fender Play Foundation. Get your hands on some instruments and have fun making music with guitars and basses provided by Fender!
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Outdoors. Performance. Movies. Community. Music & Entertainment. Summer Reading.
Friday, July 28, 2023, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Botanical Printing – Help Us Build An Altadena Community Quilt
The Altadena Libraries and Altadena Town Council invite you to spend a day connecting with neighbors, meeting your Town Council Representative, and creating botanical prints that will be used to create a community quilt that reflects the flora of Altadena. Botanical printing opens conversations about science, art, and nature, and everyone learns from each other. Households will leave the workshop — led by artist Linda Illumanardi — with two of their own unique prints, and the third print will be donated to our community quilt. Space is limited, and registration is required. How to register, Look up your census tract at altadenatowncouncil.org/census-tracts , Then sign up here for the SINGLE SESSION on the day you'd like to participate. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4603.01, 4603.02, 4610, and 4611 can sign up for 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, or 7/01. Only Altadena residents of census tracts 4602, 4601, 4612, and 4613 can sign up for 7/08, 07/15, 07/22, or 07/29. Altadena residents who live in the…
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Art.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Pocket Park at the Main Library
6-hour shift with an hour lunch break.
Stuffed Animal Pickup & Breakfast
If your stuffed animal was part of our sleepover, you are invited to breakfast at the library! Come pick up your stuffed animal, and we’ll have photos for you to take home and a slide show of all the fun your stuffed animals got into at the library.
Audience: Preschool (3 - 5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (ages 0 - 2). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Front Lawn.
Introduction to the Music Fanzine Creative Collaboration in the Name of Fandom Led by Daryl Gussin
In this workshop we will tackle fandom of life-changing art (specifically music) as a creative avenue to build community through collaborative projects. Every participant will be guided through the process and walk away with their own music fanzine, and copies of all the other attendees.
About presenter:
Daryl Gussin is the managing editor of Razorcake, a twenty-two year old punkzine dedicated to DIY punk and independent culture. Currently, Razorcake offers a forum for over 150 long-term, volunteer writers, photographers, illustrators, and musicians from around the world. Community over competition.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Community. Art. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Leadership Council
TLC is like a student government for the library, where you work to plan events and strategize ways to make the library a more fun and authentic place for teens (ages 13-17).
TLC welcomes new members ages 14-17 who can commit to meeting once a month from 2:30-4pm on the first Saturday of the month. TLC meetings also count as volunteer service hours if you are signed up through the Teen Volunteer Program. For more information, visit altadenalibrary.org/teens.
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Main Library Teen Space.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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 31, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Main Library Reading Court.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering.
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Main Library Teen Area/Outdoor.
Seed Library
A message from Jessica Yarger, Altadena Branch Coordinator for Seed Library of Los Angeles
After giving it much thought, the Altadena Seed Library will be going on hiatus in September 2023. SLOLA Altadena has dissolved its relationship with its parent nonprofit, the Seed Library of Los Angeles (SLOLA). We would like to thank all of you who have engaged with the seed library over the past 5½ years, attending meetings, checking out seeds, checking in seeds, and volunteering. A special thank you to the Altadena Library for collaborating with and supporting us in this endeavor since the beginning. It would not have been possible without them. It has been an honor to facilitate a space for gardeners of all experience levels to gather and share.
While we have put down this project for now, we are entertaining the idea of picking it back up when we have time to give it the attention it needs and deserves, possibly early next year. If you’re interested in joining us while we envision the future of the organization…
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness. Talks & Lectures.
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Main Library Community Room.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, August 7, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
ChapCare Health Insurance Enrollment Workshop
ChapCare’s Certified Enrollment Counselors will be on-site to help you enroll in a Covered California Qualified Health Plan, Medi-Cal, or the Los Angeles County My Health LA Program. The counselors will walk you through your health insurance options, and help complete your application to access a health insurance plan.
No appointment necessary.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Community.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Altadena 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.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Reading Court at the Main Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Altadena Library Foundation
Meeting of the Altadena Library Foundation.
2023 Meeting Dates:
February 8
5:30pm - 7:30pm
May 10
5:30pm - 7:30pm
August 9
5:30pm - 7:30pm
October 11
5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Adults. Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Altadena Library Main Library Community Room.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
Budget Committee Meeting (Board of Trustees)
Library Board of Trustees Budget Committee Meetings
Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2023
February 2, 2023
May 11, 2023
August 10, 2023
November 9, 2023.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Adults. Event Type: Library Board of Trustees.
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
At the Main Library Community Room. Or, view virtually at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/altadenalibrary/.
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, August 12, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, August 14, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library
Small Meeting Room
On Tuesday instead of Monday for August only.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
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.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Reading Court at the Main Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Thursday, August 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.
From Page to Table
Make a recipe from a cookbook from our collection or yours and share it with the group! What could be better than books and food?
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book Clubs. Food & Drink. Summer Reading.
Friday, August 18, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Main Library Community Room.
Teen Gardening Club
The Teen Gardening Club is looking for youth of all skills levels and experience to lend a hand in growing and caring for the gardens and plants of the Altadena Library!
Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, and seedling greenhouse. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.
Sign up today!
Audience: Teens (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Outdoors. Volunteering. Summer Reading.
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
For those who want to build English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and offered in person Monday - Thursday every week, at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.
Audience: Adults. Event Type: Educational. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, August 21, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.