Altadena Library District Closure

Mon, May 04, 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+.

Open Mic Night

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park - Social Hall Courtyard

Come share your music, story, or latest spoken word poem! We'll spend the evening cheering on our neighbors' work.

Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 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+.

Baby Storytime and Play

Thu, May 07, 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 20-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Adult Literacy Book Club - Turning Pages Together

Thu, May 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!

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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!

Zodiac Animals for Movers Printmaking Party! - with Nguyen-Griffin Creatives

Fri, May 08, 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, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Join local author Peggy Nguyễn and illustrator Elliot Griffin for a English & Vietnamese reading of "Zodiac Animals for Movers" and experiment with cyanotype printmaking while partying to Saigon Soul!

Perfume Making Workshop

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Learn the fundamentals of perfumery and make your own roll-on perfume!

This event is full

Suminagashi Water Marbling for Teens

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, come learn the techniques of Suminagashi Water Marbling aka "Floating Ink." Registration is required! For Teens 8th-12th grade, only.

This event is full

Mon, May 11, 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+.

Toddler Storytime!

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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+.

Furoshiki as Japanese History - Hands-On Lesson in Cloth Wrapping Techniques

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loma Alta Park - Multipurpose Room (Gymnasium)

Join us to learn the art of Japanese wrapping techniques with cloth - Furoshiki - and discuss the graphic novel "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei. Registration required.

Saved by a Story: Altadena Wildfire Survivor Writing Group

Wed, May 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+.

Wed, May 13, 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.

Adult Literacy Book Club - Turning Pages Together

Thu, May 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!

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center - 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: Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

Coloring with Cats at Tailtown Cats

Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tailtown Cats - Main Lounge

Join the library for a relaxing afternoon of cat snuggles and coloring at Tailtown Cats!

This event is full

Sam Mihara - Memories of Heart Mountain - Japanese American imprisonment/civil rights abuses of WWll

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Altadena Community Center

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed “Executive Order 9066” on February 19, 1942, which authorized the military to remove Japanese Americans from their homes.

Silent Reading Party

Sun, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Quiet/silent book club for people who enjoy quiet reading.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 10:15am

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

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Odyssey Games

Register for a game of adventure and fun! Beginners and seasoned players welcome. We'll be playing at Odyssey Games in the private game room upstairs.

Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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+.

Altadena Library District Closure

Tue, May 19, 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, May 20, All day

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

All Altadena Library District locations are closed today. Our locations will open Thursday for regular hours. Our Main Library is currently closed for renovation.

Cancelled

Wed, May 20, 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+.

Adult Literacy Book Club - Turning Pages Together

Thu, May 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!

Cancelled

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & 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 Program Orientation

Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 and tasks that suit your schedule.

Cozy Crafters - On-site at Callisto Tea House

Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Callisto Tea House

Crafting Hangout

Kids Art Workshop - with Girl Scout Troop 7171

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Come join Girl Scouts from Troop 7171 for a fun art workshop as they introduce their Free Little Art Gallery to the Altadena community as their Girl Scout Silver Award! For children ages 3-5.

Spring Mini Terrariums for Tweens!

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Tweens 8-12 are invited to celebrate spring by creating your own mini terrarium!

Teen Leadership Council (TLC)

Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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.

True Crime All The Time - Book Club

Sat, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

on Zoom

Virtual Book Club

Cancelled

Mon, May 25, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 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+.

Family Storytime!

Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park - Loma Alta Main Floor

Join us for a fun Family Storytime full of books, songs, and movement for kids of all ages and their caregivers!

Thu, May 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!

Teen DIY Compact Folding Mirror @ Lumee

Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lumee

Come decorate your own DIY Compact Folding Mirror @ Lumee! Registration is required, for 8th - 12th graders, only! Lumee 696 E Colorado (Arcade Lane Plaza), Suite 7, Pasadena

This event is full

Adult Crafternoon

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

Join us for an afternoon craft at Loma Alta Park. This month, we'll make book nooks!

Summer Clothing Swap Rack

Fri, May 29, 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!

Walking Altadena (UCLA)

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

In partnership with UCLA/Dept of Architecture, we are hosting a 2-hour exhibition called Walking Altadena.

Mon, Jun 01, All day

Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park

Change up your summer wardrobe and stay sustainable by participating in our Summer Clothing Swap Rack!

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 10:15am

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

Join us for Preschool Storytime at the Bob Lucas Library!

Mon, Jun 01, 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+.

Open Mic Night

Mon, Jun 01, 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!

Toddler Storytime!

Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Grocery Outlet

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

Tue, Jun 02, 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+.