Honoring Black History Month
It is our goal to highlight the work of the many diverse voices that fill our print and digital collections throughout the year. In February, we pay special attention to the contributions and history of the Black community both in Altadena and around our country.
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Radical Rest and Between Titles, two of our monthly programs for teens on the Altadena Teens Instagram, will focus on ways to engage with the literary and other works of Black authors and creators.
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Celebrate Black male joy and enjoy a video interview and slideshow compiled by Altadena Library Assistant Helen and poet Peter J. Harris about their research collaboration exploring African American life and history through the lens of happiness, available on the Altadena Library YouTube page.
- cloudLibrary and hoopla are packed with titles about significant figures in Black history; check out a selection of the latest titles below.
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Bring the family for a relaxing stroll around Altadena Main Library while reading the story "Thank You Omu!" by Oge Mora. This Storywalk® will be available for the full month of February 2021.
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New Episode: This is Altadena Podcast
In the new episode of Altadena Libraries' podcast, library staff members talk about zines, self-published, photocopied fan magazines covering a myriad of topics. The immediacy of zine publishing and the grassroots nature of their distribution help level the playing field in the world of publishing; the Altadena Libraries are thrilled to break down barriers by introducing zines to our community!
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Altadena Library Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members
The Altadena Library Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Altadena Library District, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members, Steve Aranda, Renee Hines, Anita Lawler, and Dr. Dawn Digrius Smith.
“As a committed board of directors, we are re-imagining our service to the Altadena Library District, so engaging with new directors will greatly enhance our vision for strengthening our connections with the community,” says President Bridget Brewster. “We are excited to welcome these four individuals who bring unique skills as well as a love of our libraries and the community of Altadena.” Learn more about the new Board members at www.altadenalibraryfoundation.org.
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Books We've Loved in 2020
At the end of the year, the Altadena Library team put together a list of the books we loved in 2020 and compiled them into a zine! Covering a myriad of genres and topics, these titles capture the hope, healing, revolution, escapism, and all the nuance of 2020 and will help you start your 2021 feeling inspired.
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Sign Up for the Tots Virtual Playdate: Comes with a Free Play Kit Just for You!
On Tuesday, February 23 at 10:15 am, meet other children ages 2-5 and their caregivers during a facilitated virtual playdate. Each month will feature a different activity. Supplies will be provided and will be limited to 1 kit per household. Please register by February 15, 2021, to ensure that you receive your supplies in time to attend the virtual meet-up.
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Happy Lunar New Year!
2021 is the Year of the Ox
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From Pages to Table Online Cooking Class: Mapo Tofu
Celebrate with a classic tofu dish with a kick, originating from Sichuan province in China, known for its spicy cuisine.
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O is for Ox Craft Tutorial with Youth & Family Services
Practice fine motor skills and writing vowels with this fun, O for Ox craft as you celebrate a new lunar year!
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COVID-19 Update: Following Public Health guidelines, public access to the Altadena Library buildings is paused through at least February 28, 2021. During this time, phone and live chat services continue to be available. Altadena Library digital collections can also be accessed through cloudLibrary, hoopla, and more!
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