June 2022

Summer Reading fun has begun! Join us to explore "Oceans of Possibilities" and get ready to dive into this month’s programs. Register for SRP through the Beanstack app, online, or in person at either Pasadena Library location. Complete activities through the Beanstack app and earn up to 500 points for a chance to win awesome prizes! Pre-registration (May 1 - May 31) prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Mid registration (May 1 – June 30) prize winners will be announced on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Summer Reading Program Rules -  All Ages

  • SRP is open to all ages and runs from Wednesday, June 1 through Sunday, July 31, registration begins Wednesday, June 1.



  • By reading books and completing activities through the Beanstack app or online, you can earn points for a chance to win awesome prizes!


  • For every 50 points earned, you will get ONE VIRTUAL TICKET for our grand prize drawings (maximum 10 tickets).


  • You can put all of your virtual tickets towards one prize and increase your chances to win! If you can't decide what you want, spread your virtual tickets across a lot of prizes!


Please note: Activities logged between May 1 - 31 do NOT count towards the Summer Reading Program!


Last day to update Beanstack account is Sunday, July 31. Grand prize winners will be announced on Monday, August 1.


Thirteen Youth SRP Prizes will be given away this summer.

You can use your Virtual Tickets to enter our grand prize drawings.

Six Teen SRP Prizes will be given away this summer. 

You can use your Virtual Tickets to enter our grand prize drawings.

Six SRP Prizes for Adults will be given away this summer.

You can use your Virtual Tickets to enter our grand prize drawings.

For a complete list of events, please visit www.pasadenalibrary.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram! *PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR PROGRAMS*

"Cheese" Back! Learn How To Make Cheese


Join us Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 PM at the Central Library and learn how to make ricotta and mozzarella cheese with Charmaine LeBlanc.


Ms. LeBlanc will also show us how to make butter.


Learn how to make these on your own and try some samples!


Please register through our website  at pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or call 713-475-4984.


CinePark at the Library

"Lilo & Stitch" Rated PG


Join us Friday, June 17 at 8:30 PM at the Central Library to watch the movie "Lilo & Stitc" rated PG outdoors in the library north parking lot.


FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED


GENERAL PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE

FROM 7:15 PM TO 7:50 PM.


Door Prizes & Giveaways


For more information, please contact Lynnea Fink at 713.475.4856.


Apollo Chamber Players Juneteenth Jubilee


Celebrate Juneteenth here at the Pasadena Public Library on  Saturday, June 18 at 2:00 PM. This ensemble has played to sold out performances at Carnegie Hall and has been featured on national broadcast radio on several occasions as part of American Public Media's Performance Today program.


They'll play music by composers Jessie Montgomery, Florence Price, Adolphus Hailstork, Scott Joplin, and Henry Burleigh here at the Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn on Saturday, June 18 at 2:00 PM (FREE ADMISSION).

GRADcafé by ProjectGRAD


Need help with a resume, or work, college or financial aid application? GRADcafé will be at Central Library for in-person advising Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00AM to 6:00PM and Thursdays 10:00AM to 7:00PM.


"Whether you want to attend college to get a degree or work on a certificate in a professional trade, we are here to guide you through every step. You’re never too young or old to get started. Services are available in English or Spanish."


FREE  WIFI HOTSPOTS

The Pasadena Public Library and the City of Pasadena, in partnership with Harris County Public Library, will provide free T-Mobile 5G WiFi Hotspots for long-term check out thanks to a grant that HCPL received from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Visit https://www.hcpl.net/digital-access for more information about HCPL Connected.
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Simply download the app or view in your browser, log in with your library card, and start reading!
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Simply download the app, enter your Pasadena Public Library card number and start browsing!
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