Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Rest & Reset w/ practiceALTADENA
This tender practice invites our minds and bodies to prioritize ease and release as a means to cultivate space, peace, and bringing ourselves into balance from within. Engage rest as a way to reflect, release and reset; come practice doing less, and be-ing more.
Come as you are! No previous experience required. Wear comfortable, cozy, loose fitting clothing. this practice is 90 minutes. Tea and community to follow. Please only register for one workshop to allow more participants. For Adults, 18+.
All participants must sign an ALD Waiver Form.
With support from Direct Relief, the Altadena Library District is partnering with local organizations to offer workshops, trainings, and other activities for all ages that promote community health and well-being in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. The funding will also help create a collection of wellness materials and supplies available for patrons to access during their visits. In addition, plans include hosting a mental health fair featuring engaging,…
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Curiosity Connection (Bookmobile). Health & Wellness. Workshops & Classes.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
practiceALTADENA:
2462 Lake Ave. Altadena, CA 91001.
Main Library Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony
Join Altadena Library, local elected officials, and community leaders as we break ground and celebrate the renovation of our Main Library.
Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Main Library Parking Lot.
Author Visit: Mirelle Ortega
Pura Belpre award honoree Mirelle Ortega joins us to read her book "River of Mariposas," with a signing and book giveaway to follow. While supplies last. For Families.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Story Time. Author Talks. Talks & Lectures.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Altadena Poets Laureate: Rooted in Us: Celebrating Black Writers and the Legacy of S. Pearl Sharp
Featuring V. Kali, Beverly Lafontaine, Dorothy Randal-Gray, Lynne Thompson, Pam Ward, Conney Williams, emerging poets + Open Mic
Join us for an afternoon of poetry, remembrance, and celebration as we honor Black writers whose words have expanded the landscape of literature. We will also recognize the lasting influence of S. Pearl Sharp, whose vision and dedication continue to guide and inspire.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Literature & Poetry. Performance.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Loma Alta Park.
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 Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Spice Club!
Join our Monthly Spice Club! For the months of January through May, visit the Bob Lucas Library to pick up a spice kit during regular business hours. Monthly kits consist of a spice sample and 2 recipe cards to try cooking with the featured spice at home. While supplies last.
March spice: Chili Powder.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Bob Lucas Library.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Huntington Health Screening at Bob Lucas
Free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.
• No appointment necessary.
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening.
• Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening (minimum two hour fasting required).
• Health promotion literature and resources available.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs and tasks that suit your schedule & interests.
After completing the teen volunteer application, come on by the specified location every third Thursday, 5-5:30pm, for orientation. We will go over the Volunteer Handbook, discuss different volunteer opportunities, and you will get the opportunity to ask our Teen Librarian any other questions. You only need to attend one orientation.
No registration is required, just drop by!
Teen Volunteer Application:
https://airtable.com/shrrt2WbtsRlxOJ3f, Email for more information.
Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Volunteering.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.
Altadena Poets Laureate: World Within a Poem: From Micro to Macro and Back Again with Jamie Lahey Fitzgerald
Join poet Jamie Asaye FitzGerald for a generative workshop that explores the way a poem can make, out of the smallest detail, a world.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Loma Alta Park.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Side Street Projects - Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.
Join Side Street Projects to learn how to design a project and safely use woodworking tools to build your design. Learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising. This is a 7-week workshop. Seats are limited, so registration is required! Best for kids ages 5-15.
https://www.sidestreet.org/
Please wear closed toe shoes!
Register for one workshop series.
Mondays: February 2, 9, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Register for one workshop series.
Workshop #1: 3:30-4:30 pm
or
Workshop #2: 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Workshops & Classes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Altadena Poets Laureate: When We Gather, We Heal: Indigenous Voices in Poetry
Featuring Kweku Abimbola, Tina Calderon, Megan Dorame, Briana Muñoz, Erin Marie Lynch, emerging poets + Open Mic
Join us for an afternoon with Indigenous poets who will share work that honors ancestral knowledge, lived experience, and the healing that comes from gathering in community.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Performance. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Loma Alta Park.
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 Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story by Pagan Kennedy.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Spice Club!
Join our Monthly Spice Club! For the months of January through May, visit the Bob Lucas Library to pick up a spice kit during regular business hours. Monthly kits consist of a spice sample and 2 recipe cards to try cooking with the featured spice at home. While supplies last.
April spice: Zataar.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Bob Lucas Library.
Huntington Health Screening at Bob Lucas
Free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.
• No appointment necessary.
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening.
• Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening (minimum two hour fasting required).
• Health promotion literature and resources available.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Altadena Poets Laureate: Fire and Fairy Tales with Krista Landers Manrique
Fire carries so much meaning: Transformation, purification, divine presence, the warmth of a hearth. In this workshop we’ll look at fairy tales that incorporate fire and become inspired to write our own stories around this necessary and mysterious element.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
Altadena Poets Laureate: Poetry & Cookies Twentieth Anniversary Book Festival
Featuring poets published in Altadena Poetry Review 2026 as well as local publishers including Golden Foothills Press, Tia Chucha Press, El Martillo Press, Riot of Roses, HINCHAS Press, and more + their poets
Join us for this special anniversary book festival that honors two decades of poetry, community, and creativity—featuring readings, book displays, and appearances by local poets and publishing houses.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Performance. Literature & Poetry.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
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:
Trial by Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham by Marcia Clark.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
Spice Club!
Join our Monthly Spice Club! For the months of January through May, visit the Bob Lucas Library to pick up a spice kit during regular business hours. Monthly kits consist of a spice sample and 2 recipe cards to try cooking with the featured spice at home. While supplies last.
May spice: Oregano.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Food & Drink.
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Bob Lucas Library.
Huntington Health Screening at Bob Lucas
Free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.
• No appointment necessary.
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening.
• Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening (minimum two hour fasting required).
• Health promotion literature and resources available.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bob Lucas Library.
Cozy Crafters Club
Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. DIY & Crafting. Summer Reading.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Callisto Tea House.
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 Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions by Jonathon Rosen.
Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.