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Baby Storytime and Play

Join us for indoor Baby Storytime & Play at the Altadena Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow the 30-minute storytime. Children ages 0-walking and their parents/caregivers are welcome. Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Educational. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Special Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: Board Meeting Materials - Altadena Libraries (altadenalibrary.org) To submit a written public comment, please email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online submission form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees. Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. In-Person: Community Room at Main Library. Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.

Music & Movement!

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Music & Movement! Through songs, dancing, and free exploration of musical instruments, little ones will develop early literacy skills and have the opportunity to discover rhythm and sound! Audience: Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Music & Entertainment. Health & Wellness. Educational. Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Teas for a Better Mental State w/ Callisto Tea House

Join us at Callisto Tea House for a mental health focused tea tasting. Explore the benefits of teas and herbals: their calming, stress relieving, and anxiety reducing effects. Let's sip our way to a better mental space. Registration required. 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. About our partner Discover the magic of tea at Callisto Tea House. Explore how this ancient leaf has been used for thousands of years, as medicine, as ceremony, as cultural exchange, and as social gathering. But most of all, how tea offers such variety of flavor and aromatic experiences, and the simple pleasures to be found in each cup. Callisto Tea House offers a unique Afternoon Tea… Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Callisto Tea House.

Let’s Make Gimbap!

Join us for a fun and delicious cooking event led by Emmy Lam from Very Fun Programs! In this special family program, children will participate in a hands-on workshop to learn how to make Gimbap, a popular Korean rice roll dish, using rice, fresh vegetables, and seaweed—with no meat included. Caregivers are welcome to join and assist as children discover new flavors, develop basic culinary skills, and experience Korean food culture. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Please note: sesame seeds and sesame oil will be used for those with dietary restrictions. About the presenter Very Fun Programs offers engaging and educational activities for children and families throughout Southern California. Their year-round offerings include after-school programs, school assemblies, family nights, and special events designed to support learning and creativity. Programs incorporate hands-on workshops and cultural themes that help build cognitive skills, expand knowledge, and introduce participants to… Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Event Type: Workshops & Classes. Food & Drink. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Bob Lucas Library.

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. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. practiceALTADENA: 2462 Lake Ave. Altadena, CA 91001.

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, February 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, February 9, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM. Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Register for a game of adventure and fun! Beginners and seasoned players welcome. We'll be playing at Odyssey Games in the private game room upstairs. Odyssey Games 1795 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Games. Community. Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Odyssey Games 1795 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106.

Toddler Storytime

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers. Audience: Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

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, February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Bob Lucas Library.

Writing Letters as a Tool for Grief

In this workshop, you will learn about the therapeutic qualities of letter writing and how it can be a powerful tool for processing grief. From the death of a loved one to the destruction caused by the Eaton fire, loss and grief can be felt in all aspects of our lives. Through prompts, designating writing time, and optional group sharing – you will gain a new skill to support your mental wellbeing during challenging times. For Adults (18+), registration is required. 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, evidence-based activities designed to support emotional resilience and connection. About… Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Bob Lucas Library Reading Court.

Heartthrob Hangout Book Club

Check out our newest book club and join us for a monthly discussion of a selected romance novel. This month's romance pick: The No-Show by Beth O'Leary. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Book Clubs. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Bob Lucas Library.

Valentine Paint Social

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner, friends, or solo at our guided painting session. Create an art piece to take home! Supplies included and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Registration required. Each attendee must sign up. About the presenter Joe (JT) Bruns (he/him) is an interdisciplinary artist, activist, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. He is an accomplished printmaker, multimedia artist, collage maker, & a teaching artist at local non-profits. His approach as a teaching artist is rooted in social practice and uses collaboration and connection to inform powerful & individualized experiences. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Art. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Bob Lucas Library.

Goat Yoga for Families!

Join us for a fun and relaxing Goat Yoga session at the library in partnership with Hello Critter Yoga! This family-friendly program offers a unique yoga experience where gentle goats roam and interact with participants as they stretch and unwind. Children are welcome to participate, however, all attendees must be at least 70 lbs, and a signed waiver and registration are required. Please bring a yoga mat. About the partner Hello Critter hosts Goat Yoga & critter-related experiences throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Their yoga classes are led by certified instructors while fun-loving goats interact with each & every participant, opening hearts, widening smiles, deepening stretches, strengthening cores & connecting individuals of all ages to their inner kid! (from https://www.hellocritter.com/). Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Outdoors. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.

CANCELLED - Bilingual Storytime

Join us as we welcome Families in Schools as they share stories that span English and Spanish language and culture. Book bags with high-quality books will be provided for children ages 4–8. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Baby - Toddler (0-2 Years Old). Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Early Learner (2-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

CLOSURE - Presidents' Day

The Bob Lucas Library and Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park will be closed on Presidents' Day. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Tween (8-12 Years Old). Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Community. Monday, February 16, 2026. All locations.

Preschool Storytime

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow storytime. Children ages 3-5 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome. Audience: Preschool (3-5 Years Old). Event Type: Story Time. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. Bob Lucas Library.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book/Furniture Sale @ Main Library

Join us as the Friends of the Altadena Library help us prepare for the renovation of our Main Library by holding a used book, furniture, craft supplies, and more sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 21. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Main Library.

Adult Crafternoon

Join us for an afternoon craft at Loma Alta Park. This month, we'll be making a macrame heart craft! Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book/Furniture Sale @ Main Library

Join us as the Friends of the Altadena Library help us prepare for the renovation of our Main Library by holding a used book, furniture, craft supplies, and more sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 21. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Main Library.

Celebrating Black Artists for Kids!

Children ages 6–12 are invited to celebrate Black History Month with a fun art workshop! Participants will learn about influential Black American artists and create their own artwork inspired by their unique styles to take home. Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: Art. Workshops & Classes. Educational. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

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, February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book/Furniture Sale @ Main Library

Join us as the Friends of the Altadena Library help us prepare for the renovation of our Main Library by holding a used book, furniture, craft supplies, and more sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 21. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Main Library.

Theatre & Recovery: Creative Workshop for Teens Impacted by the Altadena Fires

This workshop is designed to help teens who have been impacted by the Eaton Fire reconnect with themselves and their community through the power of theatre. Using classic theatre games and exercises, participants will explore creative ways to express their feelings, share their experiences, and build a sense of unity. Registration required. Altadena-raised facilitator Emily Rodríguez will guide the group through activities that foster healing, encourage self-expression, and strengthen connections with others in the aftermath of the fire. 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. About the presenter Altadena-raised facilitator Emily Rodríguez is an award-winning,… Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Games. Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book/Furniture Sale @ Main Library

Join us as the Friends of the Altadena Library help us prepare for the renovation of our Main Library by holding a used book, furniture, craft supplies, and more sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 21. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Community. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Main Library.

The Final Craftdown

Did you miss a craft that you really wanted to try? Now's your chance! Join us for this open event and help us use all the leftovers from past craft programs! This event is first come first serve for adults 18+. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Altadena Poets Laureate: To Submit or Not, and Where, and When with Lynne Thompson

This interactive workshop will help poets navigate the world of literary submissions by offering practical tips for organizing their work, finding the right markets, and exploring opportunities that can support their path to publication. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Literature & Poetry. Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Loma Alta Park Mirror Room.

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, February 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, February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM. Bob Lucas Library Parking Lot.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Agenda and additional materials may be found at: Board Meeting Materials - Altadena Libraries (altadenalibrary.org) To submit a written public comment, please email hello@altadenalibrary.org or use the online submission form at www.altadenalibrary.org/publiccomment. Audience: Adult (18+ Years Old). Event Type: Library Board of Trustees. Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. In-Person: Location TBA Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltadenaLibrary.

Kid's LEGO Club

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building at our Loma Alta park location! We will have LEGO blocks to build anything your imagination can think of, and challenges to level up your LEGO skills. Ages 6-12 welcome to participate, no registration required. Audience: Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Educational. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

Family Storytime at Loma Alta!

Join us for Family Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For kids of all ages. Audience: All-Ages Welcome. Event Type: Story Time. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park.

DIY Clay Mirrors for Teens

Come make DIY Clay Mirrors using foam air dry clay, mirrors, and hot glue guns with other teens. Registration is required, all supplies will be provided. Audience: Teen (8th - 12th Grade). Event Type: DIY & Crafting. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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, 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.