Second Saturday:
Las Chikas
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A melting pot of cultures and ethnicity come together in a highly talented multicultural all female band that sets the stage on fire! Salsa never looked — or sounded — so good.
Check out their sound here. |
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Art at Altadena Library in April |
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Dale Voelker:
Special Collage Collection
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Join us for an exhibition of collage from artist Dale Voelker on display throughout the Main Library from April 19 to May 30.
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Voelker juggles different materials — discarded paper, acrylic paint, spray paint, markers and old computer parts. His current collage work highlights the surreal mix of gritty reality and squeaky clean idealism that could be found in the newspapers of decades gone by.
He layers clippings and elements of street landscape with vibrant color. He treats each piece as a sponge that absorbs and allows him to build a history of layers that can be interpreted in infinite ways.
His artwork is part of private collections in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Colorado, Massachusetts, Miami, Honolulu, and Austria.
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Keni Arts: Art Talk & Painting Demo |
Keni Arts is a plein air painter. ‘Plein air’ is French for one who paints outdoors or on site. Keni has been plopping his easel down on sidewalks, from Altadena to New York and points in between for many years.
Keni will provide a breakdown of the process of plein air painting, including the motivation, rewards and challenges for painting en plain air. He will also discuss marketing and selling artwork along with the tools and supplies of a plein air painter. Q&A included. (We recommend you bring your own chair.)
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Altadena Library.
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Night at the Museum |
This event is sponsored by Friends of the Altadena Library and Altadena Library Foundation.
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Passing of the Laurels to the 2022-24 Altadena Poets Laureate & Poetry Reading |
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Join us for a poetic morning for the passing of the laurels to the 2022-2024 Altadena Poets Laureate on Zoom, Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. There will also be a reading of contributors to the 2020-2022 Altadena Poetry Review.
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Mt Lowe Chamber Players Concert: Woodwind Quintets |
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They will present a program that includes "Wind Quintet" by Carl Nielson, "Sea Shanties" by Malcolm Arnold, "3 Pièces brèves" by Jacques Ibert, "Piccola offerta musicale" by Nino Rota, and "Three Brazilian Choros (arr by Frank Morelli).
Musicians include Larry Kaplan (flute), Michele Forrest (oboe), Jim Foschia (clarinet), Phoebe Ray (bassoon) and John Mason (horn).
Sponsored by the Friends of the Altadena Library
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Celebrating Día: Children’s Day/Book Day |
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This program is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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Altadena Libraries is also providing a bilingual book giveaway!
All children who come into the Bob Lucas Memorial Library on Friday, April 29 and the Main Library on Saturday, April 30 will receive a free book (while supplies last/limit one per child).
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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 through June.
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There will be a brief talk before hands-on garden clean up, preparation, and planting the spring and summer season plants in our raised beds.
Tools will be provided, and please wear clothing that can get dirty. You can take home seeds for planting in your garden!
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:
Paint by Sticker
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Altadena Library is holding an outdoor adult craft session at 11 a.m., Friday, April 15 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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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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Altadena Library Book Clubs |
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Get Cozy with Our Now-in-Person No Guilt Book Club
No Guilt Book Club is on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. (in person).
Next meeting:
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Newest Club: Ambos Bilingual Book Club |
Dive into new books, art, and media from contemporary Spanish language authors. Join us for casual discussions of new books, movies, and other art by local and international Latinx creators. Read and discuss as you choose - everything is available in original Spanish or in English translations. Sign up through our calendar.
First meeting:
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Join 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:
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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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Spring Storytimes throughout April |
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Please join us for an outdoor storytime in 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.
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Art & Chill:
Paint and Prints
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Teens are invited to slow down and vibe out while learning new artistic techniques.
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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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MAIN LIBRARY
600 E. Mariposa Street
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BOB LUCAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2659 Lincoln Avenue
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