Kids Cook!

Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Children's Room

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Beginner Knitting Workshop at Remainders Creative Reuse

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Remainders Creative Reuse - Creative Space

Join us at Remainders Creative Reuse to learn the basics of knitting, including how to cast on & off, knit & purl stitches, and understand needle sizes & yarn weights. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Music & Movement!

Fri, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:30am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Through songs, dancing, and free exploration of musical instruments, little ones will develop early literacy skills and have the opportunity to discover rhythm and sound!

Seed Paper Workshop for Kids

Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Join Altadena Library as we provide mobile library services in front of Kidspace! Check out a book, get a library card, and learn about our upcoming programs!

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Celebrate Earth Month by learning how to make Seed Paper! We will learn about native plants while recycling old paper to learn about the paper-making process. Ages 5-12 welcome, registration required.

Altadena Library District Holiday Closure

Sun, Apr 05, All day

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Our district is closed today. Both our Bob Lucas Library and Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park will open for regular hours on Monday, April 6.

Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Odyssey Games

This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:15am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Saved by a Story: Altadena Wildfire Survivor Writing Group

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Altadena Community Center - Community Room

Join Saved by a Story's free, prompt-driven community writing group for survivors of the Altadena wildfire.

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Children's Room

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Heartthrob Hangouts Book Club

Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Check out our newest book club and join us for a monthly discussion of a selected romance novel. This month's romance pick: "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert

Paper Floral Wreath Cricut Workshop

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Join Altadena Library as we provide mobile library services in front of Kidspace! Check out a book, get a library card, and learn about our upcoming programs!

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

New venue Altadena Library Fab Lab

Embrace spring by using the Cricut to craft a wreath made from paper flowers!

This event is full

Kids Cook! - DIY Hummus

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Kids 6-12 are invited to celebrate Arab Heritage Month by learning how to make hummus! We’ll explore simple ingredients, practice basic kitchen skills, and enjoy our delicious creations together!

This event is full

Houseplant Propagation

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Reading Court

Come learn from a UC Master Gardener how to propagate house plants!

Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Open Mic Night @ Callisto Tea House

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Callisto Tea House

Come share your music, story, or latest spoken word poem! We'll spend the evening cheering on our neighbors' work. All ages and genres welcome. Meeting this month at Callisto Tea House!

Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:15am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Huntington Health Screening at Bob Lucas

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Main Floor

Free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Teen Leadership Council (TLC)

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join this year’s Spring cohort (Teens 13-18 years, only)! As a group, we will work together over 3 months to collectively identify social issues Altadena teens and other community members face.

Adult Crafternoon: Floral Chandelier

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

Join us for an afternoon craft at Loma Alta Park. This month, we'll be making a floral chandelier.

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Children's Room

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Thu, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs & tasks that suit your schedule!

Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) Ribbon Cutting (Girl Scouts)

Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Join Altadena Library as we provide mobile library services in front of Kidspace! Check out a book, get a library card, and learn about our upcoming programs!

Card Games & Cats

Fri, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tailtown Cats

Cozy up with a cat and try your hand at a cat-themed card game! Join the library in this free event to get to know the free-roaming rescue cats of Tailtown! Release form required. Teens 13-18 only.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Reading Court

You’re invited to the Free Little Art Gallery Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, created and installed by our amazing Girl Scouts!

Hand Sewing Class

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Altadena Library Fab Lab - in the Loma Alta Park Gymnasium

Come learn the basics of hand sewing at this hands-on workshop!

World Within a Poem: From Micro to Macro and Back Again - with Jamie Asaye FitzGerald

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join poet Jamie Asaye FitzGerald for a generative workshop that explores the way a poem can make, out of the smallest detail, a world. Hosted by Sehba Sarwar and Lester Graves Lennon

Mon, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:15am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Catching Fire: Poetry on the Los Angeles Wildfires

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loma Alta Park Gymnasium - Multipurpose Room

Please join us for a dynamic evening of community and healing as local authors read works from the poetry anthology Catching Fire: The Los Angeles Wildfires.

Green Thinkers - Earth Day STEAM Fun

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on STEAM activity that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and earth-conscious thinking for ages 6–11. Registration required; space is limited.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Children's Room

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Lego Box Set Builds for Teens

Thu, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Each Teen will get a Lego Box Set (variety of choices) & will get to build their box with other Teens! These builds can be taken home. Registration is required! For Teens, 8th-12th graders, only.

Craft & Barrel - Sip and Create at Altadena Ale House

Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Join Altadena Library as we provide mobile library services in front of Kidspace! Check out a book, get a library card, and learn about our upcoming programs!

Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Altadena Ale House - Main Bar Area

Bring your own craft project to work on. Gather, socialize, and get your creative juices flowing while supporting a local business.

Altadena Poets Laureate Poetry & Cookies - Closing Event for After the Fire Series

Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

New venue Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Parking Lot,Bob Lucas Reading Court

A special afternoon to celebrate 20 years of the Altadena Libraries’ Altadena Poets Laureate Program

True Crime All the Time - Book Club

Sat, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Virtual book club meeting the 4th Saturday of the month. Discussion of a true crime title.

After the Fire: Honoring Stories From the Community - Presented by Poets and Playback Theater

Sun, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Main Floor

After the Fire is an interactive poetry reading that invites audience members to share stories about Altadena and watch as People's Playback Theater transforms them into an emotional performance.

Mini Masterpieces with Girl Scout Troop 7171

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Reading Court

Join Girl Scouts from Troop 7171 for a fun, hands-on art experience! Kids ages 5–12 will create unique mini masterpieces to share in the Little Free Art Gallery or keep as their own special creation.

Mon, Apr 27, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Odyssey Games

This event is full

Tue, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:15am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Join us for Toddler Storytime! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. For ages 18+.

Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Children's Room

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - Literacy Center

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Thu, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Curiosity Connection Volume 2

Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection will be popping up at locations throughout Altadena starting in March! Browse books and sign up for a library card! Stop by and check us out today!

Tween Decoden

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

Join us to decorate hair clips, compacts, or hand mirrors in the Japanese art of Decoden (while supplies last). For ages 8-12.

Music & Movement!

Fri, May 01, 9:30am - 10:30am

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Music & Movement!