The Altadena Libraries will be closed:
Saturday, Dec. 31 - Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
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Check out Altadena Libraries myLIBRO App!
Use it to search our catalog, place and monitor holds, view our events calendar, follow us in social media, and more.
Try it out and tell us what you think!
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eResources for a New Start in the New Year: Skillshare & JobNow |
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Skillshare offers more than 35,000 video courses on topics from graphic design and marketing to productivity and building an inclusive work environment. Create a Skillshare account. Registration is limited and is first come, first served.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Powered by Brainfuse, JobNow provides live help throughout every step of the job search — including career assessments, resume creation and interview prep.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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No library card? No problem. You can sign up for a digital card and get automatic access to databases, online study tools, and digital reading platforms. To sign up online, click here or visit our Catalog and click “Sign up for a library card” under the login section.
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IMPORTANT ALTADENA LIBRARY DISTRICT JANUARY MEETING |
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Monday, January 23 at 5 p.m. • Participants can attend in person at the Main Library Community Room OR watch this meeting online at www.youtube.com/altadenalibrary.
In 2019, the Altadena Library District committed to establishing five Board of Trustee districts in Altadena rather the seats being At-Large. National Demographics Corporation (NDC), the district’s demographic consultant, will hold a short presentation and open discussion about this process at the regular January Board of Trustees meeting. We encourage you to attend and provide feedback about how you would like to see the district boundaries drawn.
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Second Saturday: *Mighty Love* |
We are excited to announce the first Second Saturday concert of 2023 with ✽Mighty Love✽ on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Main Library.
Featuring legendary lead vocalist Starr Light, *Mighty Love* takes you on a fantastic voyage through the decades as they perform classics to current Soul, RnB, Funk & Dance Hits. Their show has a vibe and energy that excites audiences as they share their deep knowledge of songs and mighty love of music.
The concert is inside so please sign up for this must-see performance.
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January/February Art Exhibition:
Eyes on Altadena
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The Altadena Historical Society’s exhibition, “Eyes on Altadena,” invites you to examine the role of photojournalism in documenting local Altadena history from the 1960s to the 2010s.
The images on display in the Main Library Community Room from Jan. 7 - Feb. 27, 2023 are the work of photojournalists Walt Mancini, Herb Shoebridge, and Terry Andrues.
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Call for Artist Submissions
Altadena Library District is seeking artist submissions. The selected design will be used as a showpiece for the Summer Reading 2023 program and printed on a run of 20-inch by 30-inch posters.
Submission deadline is February 28, 2023. Only digital submissions accepted.
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Get Reading for Black History Month Book Discussion of "The Hate U Give" |
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We invite the Altadena Community to join us in reading "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas for Black History Month. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, you can check it out from either library.
We will host a discussion about this best-selling book on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room.
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Join us for a Poets Laureate Poetic Forms Workshop: Learning the Rules to Break the Rules, led by special guest poet Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Library in the Community Room.
Before modern times, plays, stories, ballads, epics, parables, etc. began as oral tradition and were shared using the rhymes, rhythms, and patterns we now recognize as poetry. And though formal poetry can feel intimidating or restricting, at one point, it was every day.
In this workshop, writers of all levels will be reacquainted with the sounds of poetry and learn the rules of fixed forms — sonnets, villanelles, sestinas, and pantoum — not to master them, but to break them. From the pieces we may just find the best words, sounds, and shapes for containing some big emotions. Hosted by Poet Laureate Carla R. Sameth.
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Firecracker Dragon with Barbara Wong!
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we invite you to listen to storyteller Barbara G. Wong share magical stories of dragons, an enchanted pot and a Monkey King on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Bob Lucas Memorial Library! Take-home craft kits will be available while supplies last. All ages welcome!
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Vision Boards: Envision Your Future
Create a collage of your dreams and future plans. All supplies will be provided, but if you have something special you want to add, feel free to bring it along. We will also make a pocket-sized laminated card to carry your goals and dreams wherever you go. This program is for teens and adults, and registration is required.
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Thursday, January 26
11:00AM-12:30PM
Bob Lucas Memorial Library
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Friday, January 27
11:00AM-12:30PM
Main Library Reading Court
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Time to Build!
Creators of all ages are invited to a day of Lego building. Legos and Duplo blocks will be available for those who want to let their imagination run wild. This is a drop-in event; no registration required.
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Friday, January 27
2:00-6:00PM
Bob Lucas Memorial Library
Saturday, January 28
10:00AM-4:00PM
Main Library Reading Court
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Mt. Lowe Chamber Players: Music for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Harp
Join us for a free concert at the Main Library on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. as the Mt. Lowe Chamber Players perform works with interesting connections. No registration required.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Altadena Library and the Altadena Library Foundation.
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Positional Play!
Beginners & experienced chess players can drop by the Main Library every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn new skills and enjoy practicing with each other in a comfortable environment. Just bring your love of the game and be willing to share it with others. All ages welcome!
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January Events for Children
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Stitch & Sew!: Explore Fiber Arts Crafts, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required. For ages 8-12.
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Play & Learn: Imaginative Play!, Friday, Jan. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Community Room. Explore open-ended play stations. Ages 2-5, siblings welcome.
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Crafternoons for Kids!, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4-5 p.m., Main Library Community Room
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Baby & Toddler Storytime, every Monday, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Front Lawn of the Main Library. For children ages 0-2 and parents/caregivers.
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Outdoor Family Storytime, every Tuesday, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Charles White Park. For families with young children and older siblings.
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Preschool Storytime, every Thursday, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Front Lawn of the Main Library. For children ages 3-5 and parents/caregivers.
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January Events for Teens
- Teen Leadership Council, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Main Library Teen Space. Let your voice be heard!
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'Dena Dishes, Friday, Jan. 13 & Jan. 27, 5 p.m., on Instagram @AltadenaTeens. Find your next great bite in Altadena.
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Art & Chill: Collage & Vision Boards, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room
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Teen Swap & Mod
Start the new year sustainably! Donate last year’s clothes, pick up some new items, and make custom alterations at the Teen Clothing Swap & Mod on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library Community Room.
How to Donate: Altadena Library is accepting donations of adult-sized clothes and accessories from Jan. 17 to 28 (including day of swap). One donation per participant (maximum of 10 items). All items must be clean and in good condition. No shoes, socks, leggings, swimwear, or undergarments.
Teen participants will receive a ticket for each item they donate, redeemable at the swap for one new item.
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January Events for Adults |
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Huntington Health Screenings, Monday (NEW DAY!), Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library
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Fab Lab Foundations: Still Life Drawing, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required.
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Blood Drive with Huntington Health, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Main Library parking lot. Donate blood and help save a life. To schedule your donation, text or call Ida at 626-676-3035.
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ChapCare Health Insurance Workshop, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room
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Adult Craft Hour: Shibori Dyeing, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room, Registration required.
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Adult Craft at Loma Alta: Shibori Dyeing, Friday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Loma Alta Park, Registration required.
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Murder Mystery at the Main Library, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Registration required. Enjoy an evening with neighbors as you work together to solve "The Champagne Murder."
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From the Garden: Fruit Tree Care Workshop at the Altadena Community Garden, Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Altadena Community Garden: 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001, Registration required.
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Saturday, Jan. 14, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Books: "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen and "Becoming Duchess Goldblatt" by Anonymous
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Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Book: "The Rope: A True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP" by Alex Tresniowski
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Read Local, Shop Local Updated for 2023!
Calling all Altadena brick-and-mortar business owners! Altadena Library invites you to participate in our Read Local, Shop Local program, updated for 2023!
In the new year, Read Local, Shop Local is a library rewards program that motivates Altadenans to visit and “check in” with local participating businesses. We provide interested library users (starting Jan. 17) with a rewards card that they check in with at participating businesses. The business checks a box for each visit and displays a flyer each month at its location. In return, we feature the business in our monthly in-library display, include it on the Read Local, Shop Local webpage, and spotlight the business in an issue of our eConnect newsletter. (For full details about the promotional benefits, see our website, www.altadenalibrary.org/shoplocal/business).
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MAIN LIBRARY
600 E. Mariposa Street
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BOB LUCAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2659 Lincoln Avenue
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