E-CONNECT | July 2022 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES
Summer Reading & Programming in Full Swing

Looking for something to do this summer? Sign up for a summer challenge at Altadena Libraries. Our summer programming runs until the end of July, and so far more than 350 children, teens and adults have already signed up for a reading, activity or service challenge. Check out all of our summer challenges at www.altadenalibrary.org/summer.
End-of-Summer Party with Susie Hansen Latin Band

Join us for an end-of-summer party with a live musical performance by Susie Hansen Latin Band Friday, July 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Main Library.

Due to the popularity of this event, we recommend bringing your own chairs. Additional parking is available at the Altadena Senior Center.

The Susie Hansen Latin Band, led by violinist Susie Hansen, mixes together infectious Latin rhythms with jazz improvising, vocals in both Spanish and English, recognizable standards and strong soloing from players. We hope to see you there!
Close Summer Reading with Noteworthy Puppets & Happy Ice!

Enjoy a musical puppet show of the Three Little Pigs by Noteworthy Puppets on Saturday, July 30, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library. You can also cool down with a rainbow ice from Happy Ice!
Summer of Service:
That's a Wrap

We’re thanking our volunteers for their hard work during our Summer of Service with a wrap party, Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the front lawn at the Main Library. All teens and volunteers are invited. We'll have food, drinks, games, karaoke, a photo booth, prizes, and more. Bring your friends (even if they didn't participate)! 
Silkscreen Pop-Up for Teen & Tween

Stop by the Curiosity Connection at the Altadena Night Market in the Alley on Saturday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. for a fun screen printing pop-up.

Decorate a tote bag; all materials are provided, but supplies are limited so come early.
Brettso the Great Performance
Laugh along with us as Brettso the Great entertains families and children (of all ages) with magic tricks from around the world on Thursday, July 7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Charles White Park.

His show also features multicultural stories told with his balloon puppets and creative balloon sculptures that will amaze, entertain, and inspire creative thought. 
Bubblemania Show
Find your inner child and join us for a bubble-filled show in which a bubbleologist will share the science and fun of bubbles from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Main Library. 

Learn about reflection, refraction, surface tension and other soap bubbles properties with a grand finale of a dozen attendees inside a giant bubble!
Discover Universal Rhythm with Chazz Ross
African drummer Chazz Ross will guide us on a colorful musical safari as we create jungle sounds and play simple rhythms while singing together from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at Charles White Park.

Chazz will discuss the history and benefits of drumming. This participatory program shows the "heartbeat" is a universal unifying rhythm that is always present with us - we only have to look inside.
Summer Events for Adults


  • Saturday, July 16 — Join us for an after-hours trivia event at the Main Library that will focus on pop culture (1990-2010) of the millennial generation. Compete as individuals or in teams up to 6 people to win prizes and enjoy light refreshments (while supplies last). Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia stars at 6:30 p.m. (Registration required)

  • Wednesday, July 20 — Help us solve Murder at Mardi Gras from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Library. (Registration required). Whodunit?

  • Thursday, July 21 — Celebrate International Zine Library Day by making a zine of your own in this fun-filled outdoor program from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library.

  • Tuesday, July 26 — Join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room as NASA JPL research scientist Dr. Benjamin Hamlington shares an insightful presentation on Rising Seas: The Impacts & How We Plan for Them.

  • Monday, July 25 - Saturday, July 30 — Search for clues, gather keys and solve the riddle of the Main Library Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a form at the library.

Summer Programs for Children

  • Wednesday, July 6 — Bring little ones to Bob Lucas Memorial Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn about animal tracks with a read aloud and creating clay animal prints they can take home. (Registration required).

  • Friday, July 8 — Tween laser tag after hours (6:30 to 8 p.m.) at the Main Library! (Registration required).

  • Saturday, July 16 — Make a sun & rainbow craft and a nature suncatcher with other families at our summer crafting series from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library.

  • Wednesday, July 20 — Learn about the galaxy and nebulae at Bob Lucas Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. You'll also create a beautiful galaxy jar to take home. (Registration required).

  • Friday, July 22 — Family STEAM Club tackles a new topic every other week from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Main Library. This week we learn about electrical circuits and making light-up bookmarks. (Registration required).

  • Saturday, July 23 — Create a DIY aquarium and rainbow colored fish with other families at our summer crafting series from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library.

  • Friday, July 29 — Encourage your toddler to make friends and explore fine motor skills through bubble play stations from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the front lawn at the Main Library.

  • Friday, July 29/Saturday July 30 — Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special camping-themed storytime at 5:15 p.m. at the Main Library, and then tuck them in for a sleepover! Pick them up from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday and find out all the mischief they got into while you were apart.

  • Weekly — Drop by for our Baby/Toddler, Outdoor Family, Pajama and Bilingual Preschool storytimes, and Reading Buddies.
Summer Programs for Teens

  • Friday, July 22 — Play laser tag with other teens after hours (6:30 to 8 p.m.) at the Main Library! Use the library's many nooks and crannies to your advantage; bring friends for teams or play solo. (Registration required).

  • Saturday, July 2 & 9 — D&D@ALD finishes its limited summer adventure at the Main Library, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Level one characters will be pre-made by the DM and emailed to participants. (Registration required).

  • Saturday, July 2 & 16 — Resume build with real-world experience and let your voice be heard at Teen Leadership Council from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library.

  • Saturday, July 9 & 30 — Help us take care of the gardens and plants at the Altadena Library from 9 to 10 a.m. Sign up to receive service hours.

  • Every Monday (through July 25) — Watch anime shows and movies and talk with like-minded teens from 5 to 6 p.m. in the small meeting room at the Main Library.

  • Every Wednesday (through July 27) — Help children (grades K-3rd) practice their reading skills as a reading buddy from 3 to 4 p.m.

  • Every Friday (through July 29) — Look for artistic inspiration or learn new tools and techniques from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Fab Lab at the Main Library.

View our full calendar of ongoing programs and clubs at www.altadenalibrary.org/programs
Altadena Libraries Introduces myLIBRO App

We have launched a new app, and we invite you to download it from Google Play or the App Store! Search our catalog, place holds on materials you want to check out, renew items, or view our events calendar. Try it out and tell us what you think!
MAIN LIBRARY
600 E. Mariposa Street
BOB LUCAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2659 Lincoln Avenue