Watch for the Curiosity Connection out and about April 23-29 for National Library Week. We'll be stopping by some Read Local, Shop Local businesses throughout the community.
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Altadena Library District Final Redistricting Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting, Monday, April 24, 5pm @ Main Library Community Room
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To ensure more fair and representative elections, the Altadena Library District committed in 2019 to establishing five Library Board of Trustee districts in Altadena rather than seats being at-large. The National Demographics Corporation, the district’s demographic consultant, has created three potential drafts of our future district map.
Unless further revisions are needed, the board will adopt a map at the Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at the Main Library. We invite you to provide your feedback, preference, or suggestions to us at hello@altadenalibrary.org.
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Check out the Altadena Libraries myLIBRO App! |
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Use it to search our catalog, place and monitor holds, view our events calendar, follow us in social media, and more. Download from the App Store or Google Play, try it, and then tell us what you think!
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eResources: National Geographic Kids & Brainfuse! |
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Celebrate Earth Day by exploring amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space in National Geographic Kids.
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- One-to-one homework help from live, online tutors
- An online Writing Lab with specialists to help you produce better letters, term papers, and reports
- Tutoring in all core subjects (grades 3-12), including Math, Science, Social Studies, and English/Language Arts
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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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Second Saturday: Rhythms of the Village |
Join us for a free concert with Rhythms of the Village at the Main Library on Saturday, April 8, from 7-9 p.m.
Rhythms of the Village band is led by Baba Onochie Chukwurah who traveled to America on tour with Fela Kuti in 1969. They play Nigerian Highlife Fusion music, comprised of traditional rhythms that inspired reggae, calypso, and Afro beat.
The concert is inside so please sign up for this must-see performance.
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Stargazing at Bob Lucas Library |
Join scientists from Carnegie Science Observatories for an evening presentation and stargazing program on Wednesday, April 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Library.
Two telescopes will be available for the viewing--if the weather is good, we will be able to view Venus, Mars, and the Moon.
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Poets Laureate: Special Reading for National Poetry Month
Join us for a special reading on Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8pm in the Main Library Community Room for National Poetry Month with guest poets Vickie Vértiz and Angela Peñaredondo. This event will be hosted by Poet Laureate Carla Sameth and livestreamed on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/altadenalibrary.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Altadena Library and Poets & Writers.
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Poetry & Cookies, Saturday, April 29
Join the Altadena Poets Laureate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the Main Library on the main floor for a special reading by poets published in the Altadena Poetry Review.
The Altadena Poets Laureate also invite you to read the poems by 38 poets who wrote 'In Synergy' with art showcased by 14 artists in the Review's Synergy Portfolio.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Altadena Library and Poets & Writers.
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Open Mic Night at Altadena Libraries!
Monday, April 3, 6 to 7 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Join us for open mic night on the first Monday of each month.
All genres and all ages welcome!
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Fab Lab Presents: Approaches to Artmaking with the Corita Art Center
Saturday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Library Community Room/Fab Lab
Learn about Corita Kent and explore her unique ways of approaching artmaking. Then participate in a workshop centered on one of Corita’s favorite teaching tools: the viewfinder.
You will receive a custom 3D printed viewfinder created in our Fab Lab and have the chance to become Fab Lab member.
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Guitar School Workshop with Alex Kane
Tuesday, April 11, 5 to 6 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Take your guitar playing technique to the next creative level with guitarist/producer Alex Kane (Shark Island, CJ Ramone, Alice Cooper's Sold Rock Teen Center)!
This program is for children 11+/teens and is BYOG (bring your own guitar). Registration is required.
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Healthy Cooking Demo for Older Adults |
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Pasadena Village, a nonprofit organization that connects aging-in-place older adults, and the Altadena Library invite you to a free simple cooking demonstration with Chef Gloria Felix of Chefs for Seniors-Pasadena on Friday, April 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room.
You will:
- Learn healthy eating tips
- Taste samples of nutritious soup and salads
- Discover ways of staying healthy while managing health conditions
- Simplify meal planning and prep
- Enjoy free samples and prizes!
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Discover the Universal Rhythm with Chazz Ross
Join African drummer Chazz Ross and create a colorful musical safari with your own hands on Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the front lawn of the Main Library!
Ross will also discuss the history and the benefits of drumming.
All ages welcome.
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Botanical Printing - Printed T-Shirts (Intermediate Level)
Saturday, April 22 & 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Library (2 classes in the series)
Learn how to scour and mordant a cotton t-shirt to prepare the garment for printing from Artist-in-Residence Linda Illumanardi. You will also test samples and choose the leaves you love for your final t-shirt project.
Space is limited and registration required. Participants must commit to two sessions and previous bundling experience is required. If you have taken any of Linda Illumanardi's previous workshops or bundled in other classes, you are welcome to enroll!
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Call for Curators
The Altadena Library District is looking for guest curators who would like to produce a show for a group of artists in September/October 2023 at the Main Library in the Community Room and Reading Court. If you have a proposed exhibition for a group show, please submit a guest curator application no later than Friday, June 30, 2023.
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3X3 Art Workshop:
Balance, Biodiversity, and Artist Representation
Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Library Community Room
Learn about the delicate balance in the natural world through the lens of biodiversity from Drawing Together teaching artist Hanieh Khatibi. Then
create a rock cairn inspired sculpture and a drawing based off of that sculpture, exploring ways of creating and methods of artistic representation.
Space is limited and registration required.
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From the Garden: Compost 101 with LA Compost
Saturday, April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library
Learn about the process of composting, how the 3-bin system works, using compost in the landscape, and dropping off your kitchen and garden scraps at this site.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Reminder: You can borrow a gardening kit (and a lot of other cool stuff) from our Library of Things! |
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Día Celebration with Noteworthy Puppets
Celebrate Día with the Altadena Library District and enjoy a musical bilingual puppet performance by Noteworthy Puppets on Saturday, April 29, from 1 to 2 p.m, on the front lawn of the Main Library.
About Día
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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April Events for Children
Stitch & Sew!, Saturday, April 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required. For ages 8-12
Around the World Crafts at Bob Lucas: Antarctica/Earth Day Craft, Wednesday, April 5, 4 to 5 p.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library. Registration required
Play & Learn: Learn to Make Playdough Out of Food!, Friday, April 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Community Room. Explore open-ended play stations. Ages 2-5, siblings welcome, Registration required!
Crafternoons for Kids!, Tuesday, April 18, 4-5 p.m., Main Library Community Room
All Ages Lego Day at Bob Lucas, Friday, April 28, 2-6 p.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library
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Earth Day Craft:
DIY Nature Journals
Saturday, April 22, 2-3:30 p.m., Front Lawn at the Main Library
Celebrate Earth Day at the library! Participants will learn a simple book-binding technique to create their very own nature journals to use on a nature scavenger hunt! Recommended for ages 5-12, siblings welcome.
Registration not required but supplies are limited.
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Join Altadena Libraries for
Storytime in April!
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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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April Events for Teens
Teen Leadership Council, Saturday, April 1, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Main Library Teen Space
Art & Chill: Felt Plants, April 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room
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April Events for Adults
Seed Library: Roundtable Discussion with UC Master Gardeners, Saturday, April 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Altadena Community Garden, 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue
Huntington Health Screenings, Monday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library
Adult Craft Hour: Embroider Your Own Apron, Wednesday, April 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room, Registration required.
Adult Craft at Loma Alta: Embroider Your Own Apron, Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Loma Alta Park, Registration required.
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ChapCare Heath Insurance Enrollment Workshop
Tuesday (2nd of the month), April 11, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Library
Certified enrollment counselors will be on-site to walk you through your health insurance options and help complete your application to access a health insurance plan.
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Saturday, April 8, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Books: “The Memory Police” by Yoko Ogawa; “Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures” by Merlin Sheldrake
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Saturday, April 22, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Book: "And the Sea Will Tell" by Vincent Bugliosi and Bruce Henderson
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Join Our Updated Read Local, Shop Local Rewards Program!
Read Local, Shop Local has been revamped! This updated library rewards program motivates Altadenans to visit and “check in” with a rewards card at local participating businesses to earn exclusive library district merchandise.
Participating businesses check a box on the card for each visit and display a flyer each month. In return, we feature the business in our monthly in-library display, on our webpage, and spotlight it in an issue of our eConnect newsletter.
For full details about program benefits for both library users and local businesses, visit us at www.altadenalibrary.org/shoplocal.
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Stop by these participating Read Local, Shop Local Businesses:
Sidecca and Webster's Shipping and Supplies/Hoopla! Emporium
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When you mix together retro, cutesy, girly and glam, and then pop them in the oven, you get a super cute store called Sidecca. It is a store that inspires you to take risks on yourself and be confident!
We want you to come in, enjoy your shopping experience and leave knowing you will look amazing in your new purchase. Have fun dressing up by creating your own unique look. Regardless of whether or not you know where you will wear that cute quirky outfit, we want you to feel super cute in it because that’s all that matters!
Sidecca
2455 N. Lake Avenue
Altadena, 91001
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Webster's Shipping / Hoopla! Emporium was formerly Webster's Fine Stationers, part of the family-owned complex of stores known as Webster's. After Bill Webster sold the Webster property in 2013, the store moved to Fair Oaks.
They specialize in UPS shipping and packing and sell locally-sourced books, gifts, cards, and gourmet items.
Webster's Shipping and Supplies / Hoopla! Emporium
2591 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, 91001
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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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