E-CONNECT | SEPTEMBER UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES
- Upcoming Events -
Register for these events and MORE at www.altadenalibrary.org/programs!
For Adults:
Seed Library: Summer Seed Saving Workshop (Saturday, September 5, 10-11am): Learn the processes for dry and wet seed saving from your summer garden, starting with tomato seeds!

No Guilt Book Club and True Crime All the Time Book Club are back! (Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month, 4-5pm)

... Zine Workshops, and the Open Book On Location series too!
For Teens:
Teen Reference Hours on Discord (Wednesdays, 3-5pm): Ask our Teen Librarian questions, chat with friends, and just hang out on a secure Discord server!

Nom Nom Ingredient Box: Cacio e Pepe (Box pickup on Tuesday, September 21-Wednesday, September 22; Tutorial posted Tuesday, September 21): Miss our in-person cooking classes? Recreate the experience at home! Sign up to receive a box of prepared ingredients and then tune into YouTube for a video tutorial about how to make delicious cacio de pepe (pasta dish)!

For Elementary & Middle School Families:
Homework Helpers (Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm): Stuck on a homework question or need ideas for a school project? Our teen volunteers will help get you back on track!

Science with Scientists: All About Atmosphere (Saturday, September 19, 11am): Join planetary scientist Claire Newman and Manuel de la Torre Juárez, Deputy Principal Investigator of MEDA (the weather station on the Perseverance Mars Rover) to learn about atmospheres on Earth, Mars, and beyond! For ages 9+

For Babies & Toddlers:
Baby & Toddler Story Time (Mondays, 10am) & Bilingual Story Time (Wednesdays, 10am)

Mariela's Music Time (Saturday, September 12, 10am): Join singer and storyteller Mariela Herra in her exciting, energetic, and interactive performance of bilingual songs and stories in English and Spanish!
- Latest News at the Libraries -
Taste of 'Dena Update
The Altadena Library Foundation's virtual Taste of 'Dena is around the corner! Sign up today to bid in the fabulous Silent Auction opening September 19, and enjoy the online premiere of a festive video to celebrate our beloved Altadena Library District on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm. To learn more about the Silent Auction, to purchase a mystery wine from the Wine Pull, or to make a donation, please visit altadenalibraryfoundation.org/tasteofdena.
The Altadena Libraries Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! Every year, we celebrate the unique and special histories, cultures, and contributions of the Latinx communities. Visit www.altadenalibrary.org/ondisplay to explore lists of Latinx authors, stories, and recipes. We even have a specially curated Latinx Heritage Month Spotify playlist to for all to enjoy!
With the start of the new school year, we're proud to offer a variety of resources to support students, parents, and teachers in this new way of online learning, ranging from hotspots and laptops available for checkout to free online tutoring tools, Homework Helper meetups, parent workshops, and more.
A zine is a photocopied, homemade, self-published mini magazine. The Altadena Libraries are committed to lifting the voices of local creators and have launched a new zine collection! Want your work to be in the collection? Call (626) 798-0833 to pick up a zine kit, watch our tutorial, and then join a virtual workshop on Saturday, September 19 at 3pm to learn more!
Through October 25, the Main Library front garden is adorned with colorful textiles artfully curated by Linda Illumanardi. These botanical prints were made by textile artists from around the world, while sheltering in place, to send healing messages of hope, creativity, and unity during the 2020 global pandemic.
Access to the Altadena Library District buildings remains limited until at least October 5, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
But our library services are still available digitally and curbside. Visit www.altadenalibrary.org to explore all the resources and services still available during this period of social distancing!