Altadena Library District Is Looking for Your Feedback
Thanks to the incredible support of local residents, organizations, and businesses through the passage of Measure Z, the Altadena Library District is embarking on an ambitious multi-year project to repair, modernize, and improve the Main and the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. This project will revitalize our wonderful libraries for the next generation of Altadenans, and we want you to be part of it! That’s why we’re kicking off this project listening to what YOU want in your libraries. Take our survey today! https://bit.ly/ALDSurvey
Gracias al increíble apoyo de los residentes, organizaciones, y negocios locales en el pasaje de la Medida Z, el Distrito de Bibliotecas de Altadena está embarcando en un ambicioso proyecto de varios años para reparar, modernizar, y mejorar la Biblioteca Central y la Memorial Bob Lucas comenzando en la primavera del 2022. ¡Este proyecto revitalizará nuestras maravillosas bibliotecas para la siguiente generación de ciudadanos de Altadena, ¡y queremos que seas parte de ello!
Es por eso que estamos iniciando este proyecto escuchando qué es lo que quieres en tus bibliotecas. ¡Participa de nuestra encuesta hoy! http://bit.ly/ALDEncuesta
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Women’s History Month:
Women in Science - A Virtual Conversation
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The Altadena Library District and the Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association invite you to a virtual Zoom talk — Women in Science, The Importance of Community Outreach — from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, March 31. Join us as we learn from Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) Chief Development Officer Jocelyn Ferguson how HMRI is improving lives through patient-focused scientific research, community engagement and life-changing studies. Learn about the community impact of philanthropy and how it supports research in neuroscience, neurovascular and cardiovascular disease, and how the community can be more informed about Alzheimer's Disease.
Registration is required.
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Women's Liberation Movement Visual Exhibition |
Join us for an exhibition of Women's Liberation Movement ephemera, posters, books, buttons, self-published pamphlets, and other documents on display throughout the Main Library from February 25 to April 15 for Women's History Month.
Teens also are invited to participate in an informational scavenger hunt throughout the exhibition. The scavenger hunt participation form is available in the Reading Court.
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The exhibition is from the personal collection of Altadena resident and Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Trustee Jennifer Hall Lee.
The exhibit runs in conjunction with the PUSD Women’s History Month, which culminates in an assembly at Marshall Fundamental School on Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hillary Rodham Clinton is the keynote with a prerecorded message for PUSD students.
Other speakers include: Congressmember Judy Chu, Pasadena City Councilmember Felicia Williams, Altadena Town Councilmember Dr. Sandra E Thomas, PUSD Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald, and PUSD Chief Academic Officer Dr. Elizabeth Blanco.
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Swing into Spring
with Second Saturday:
The Bracken Band
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The concert is free, and registration is required.
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Mt Lowe Chamber Players Concert:
Music for Brass Quintet
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The program will include music by Bach, Sousa, and the most prolific composer of all time—Anonymous.
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Musicians include Chris Price and Cathy Ryan (trumpets), Karen Klages (horn), Daniel Lawlor (trombone), P. Blake Cooper (tuba), and John Steinmetz (narrator). |
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Free Health Screening by Huntington Hospital |
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The counseling is free, and no appointment or registration is necessary. Among the services offered are:
- Personal health guidance
- Hypertension screening
- Diabetes risk assessment and screening
- Medical and social services referrals
- Health promotion literature and resources
The program will offered the second Tuesday of every month from March through June.
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Compost 101 at Bob Lucas Memorial Library |
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Learn more about:
- the process of composting
- how a 3-bin system works
- using compost in landscaping and
- dropping off your kitchen & garden scraps at this site.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Local Master Gardener Brienna McWade will discuss managing southern California fall and winter gardens, from an introduction to pests to best tending practices. In preparation of spring gardening and Earth Day, we will also be preparing seeds for you to take home and plant in your own garden. All supplies are included.
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Space is limited, so registration is required.
From the Garden at the Bob Lucas Branch Library is a monthly program for community members to come work in our garden, learn about local culture and history, nutrition and gardening.
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Adult Craft at
Loma Alta Park:
Button Craft on Canvas
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Altadena Library is holding an outdoor adult craft session at 11 a.m., Friday, March 18 in the seating area near the Equestrian Center at Loma Alta Park.
Participants meet outdoors at socially distanced tables, and seating will be available for those who sign up prior to the session. Online registration is required as space is limited to 10 people.
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In-Person Crochet Club
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Bring your projects and learn from other local crocheters, as well as a crochet expert on staff! Starter kits are available for beginners.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Library of Things:
Sewing Machines
Are you interested in trying your hand at sewing?
Look no further than your Altadena Library card.
Sewing machines are just one of the many items available through our ever-growing Library of Things. For more information and to check out the full collection, go to: www.altadenalibrary.org/libraryofthings.
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Written in the Stars - Spring Equinox Astrological Forecast with Becca Tarnas |
Join us on Sunday, March 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. as we chat with Tolkien & Jung scholar Becca Tarnas about planetary astrology, the apparent influence of astrology on patterns of history from tumultuous times to periods of cultural and spiritual renewal such as the Spring Equinox.
Becca will tell us what we might expect for patterns and "astrological weather" for the rest of 2022. This is a live Zoom event with Q&A. Registration is required.
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Join Us Weekly for A Quiet Space: Evening Meditation |
Are you looking to build confidence, reduce stress or learn techniques for navigating difficult emotions and change?
Join certified meditation instructor Amy Rutledge for a weekly meditation session from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night in March.
Registration is required, and classes are 30 minutes with an introduction, guided practice, and time for Q&A.
Sessions are open to all levels, and beginners are welcome!
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Get Cozy with Our Virtual
No Guilt Book Club
No Guilt Book Club is on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, March 8, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Unveil the Clues with Our Virtual True Crime All the Time Book Club
True Crime All the Time Book Club meets online via Zoom at 4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Next meeting:
Saturday, March 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Garden Storytime at Arlington Garden in Pasadena
Come hear stories & sing songs. Explore the garden & check out books from our mobile library, the Curiosity Connection. Entry to the park is free, and street parking is available. Children ages 2-5 and families are welcome!
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Enjoy Our Spring Storytimes |
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Please join us for one or all of our outdoor storytimes in March and April.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Front lawn at the Main Library
Every Monday | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime in Motion
Charles White Park
77 Mountain View Street | Altadena
Every Tuesday | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Front lawn at the Main Library
Every Thursday | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Front lawn at the Main Library
First Wednesday of the Month
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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For event details and the most up-to-date information about our programs, check out our online calendar at www.altadenalibrary.org/programs and follow our social channels.
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Social Justice
Book Club
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Looking for an inclusive group of teens committed to dismantling systemic oppression and reading really good books?
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Each month we will select two options to read for next months's meeting, and limited free copies of the book will be provided.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, April 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Last Weeks for Teens to Participate in
Shared Landscapes: Mapping Teen Altadena
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Be part of a virtual multimedia exhibition about the emotional geographies of teens in Altadena & beyond. We’re raffling a camera for one lucky participant. To participate, go to http://www.SharedLandscapes.org.
Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. P.T., Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
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Art & Chill:
Indigo Dyeing
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Teens are invited to slow down and vibe out while learning new artistic techniques. Join us for indigo dyeing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 in the Community Room at the Main Library.
Once a month we explore and practice with new materials and methods, no previous experience required. Registration is required.
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Do You Need Teen Volunteer Hours?
Join our Teen Leadership Council. Build your resume with real-world experience, meet new friends, and share your voice.
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The council meets from 2 to 3 p.m., the first and third Saturday of each month on the front lawn of the Main Library. You can also join via Zoom by signing up for access through our online calendar.
Teen Leadership Council meeting this month:
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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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