Main Library Offers Expanded Hours
Beginning Friday, Oct. 15, the Main Library will be open:
Monday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 12 – 5 p.m.
NEW: Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Passport appointments are available at the Main Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The Bob Lucas Memorial Library is open Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m.
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Closed Oct. 11 for Indigenous Peoples' Day |
In observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Altadena Libraries will be closed
Monday, Oct. 11. Both locations will reopen at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
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Huge Used Book Sale, Oct. 2 & 3
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More than 20,000 fiction & non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays and more will be available for sale in the Main Library parking lot.
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Help us celebrate the 30th anniversary of the reopening of the Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the branch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be games, music, family entertainment, balloon art, food trucks, and a raffle for prizes.
We hope to see you there!
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Learn how to we can all help improve air quality during the Altadena Clean Air Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. Join American Green Zone Alliance’s Dan Mabe at the Main Library as he explains eco-friendly techniques and invites attendees to check out various types of yard maintenance equipment. Learn how trees contribute to clean air and how to get a free tree. Refreshments will be provided.
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Second Saturday Concert Series Returns Oct. 9! |
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Join us from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9 for a spectacular night of electric fusion jazz, Latin, and blues under the stars at the Main Library with Hollywood's 'Divine Diva,' Morganne Picard (www.morganne.com). With the international chanteuse performing, it’ll be a night to remember. So dust off those dance shoes for our first free concert of the season!
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Adult Crafting at Loma Alta Park
Altadena Library is holding an outdoor adult craft session at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, in the seating area near the Equestrian Center at Loma Alta Park. Socially distanced tables and seating will be provided for participants who sign up prior to the session. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people.
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Discover "Letters from the Sphinx" - A Story of an Altadena Pioneer Family
Join us for a discussion with author Paul Rollins about his book, “Letters from the Sphinx," a history of early Altadena pioneers, the William Allen family. Through this extraordinary family, Rollins examines life in Altadena in the last two decades of the 1800s. The discussion and book signing are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, Saturday, Oct. 16, in the parking lot at the Main Library. Presented by the Altadena Historical Society
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Wellness Series: Diabetes Prevention |
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More than 1 in 3 adults in the United States have prediabetes, but with a curious mind-set and open heart, we can make changes to improve our health. If you have been diagnosed as prediabetic, we invite you to participate in a year-long CDC-created program designed to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Program classes begin Saturday, Nov. 6.
To learn more, join us for an introductory session from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Community Room at the Main Library.
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Looking for even more ways to explore and connect?
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From the Garden:
Cool Season Plants
Jessica Yarger of the Seed Library of Los Angeles returns on Saturday, Oct. 23, to discuss cool season plants from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants will work in the Bob Lucas branch’s edible garden. Space is limited so online registration is required.
From the Garden at Bob Lucas Branch Library is a monthly program for community members to come work in the garden while learning about local culture, history, nutrition, and gardening.
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Adult Literacy Services
The Bob Lucas branch is home to our adult literacy program. Adults (must be at least 18 years in age) work toward personal and professional goals through one-on-one tutoring, ESL instruction and a high school diploma program. To learn more about or to volunteer for the literacy program, visit our website or call 626-798-0833 ext. 102.
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Join Us for Fall Storytime
Storytime is back, and we hope to see you at one of these sessions!
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Location: Main Library front lawn when weather permits. If not, storytime will be in the community room.
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Baby & Toddler American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
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Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
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Spanish Bilingual Storytime: Friday, Oct. 15. & Nov. 12, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Location: Charles White Park
Bilingual Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
- Cantonese, most Wednesdays
- Spanish, Oct. 27 & Nov. 17
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Join us for a morning of fun free play that will encourage toddlers to make new friends and develop their early literacy and fine motor skills. Parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to meet their neighbors. Designed for ages 3 to 5, and siblings are welcome.
Make sure to check our calendar for additional events for children, tweens, teens, and families!
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Contribute to Community Zine
Deadline is Oct. 31!
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We will be showcasing the work of our neighbors in our upcoming zine. If you’d like to help us tell the community story of Altadena, please enter your submission by Oct. 31.
Just submit a decorated 8½ x 11-inch paper folded in half (hamburger style) to the Info Desk at the Main Library to be entered into a raffle for $30 gift card to a local establishment.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
Teen Leadership Council
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Looking for an excellent volunteer opportunity? Join our Teen Leadership Council. We're looking for teens to work with the library on new programs and projects. Build your resume with real-world experience, meet new friends, grow your crew, and find your voice.
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