Events at the Arcadia Public Library
September 2023
Events for Adults 
Mooncakes:
History, culture & tasting

Saturday, September 9th, 2 PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Professor Emeritus Dr. Gay Yuen will discuss the history and folklore of mooncakes as we head into the Mid-Autumn season. The program will   continue with storytelling, a mooncake tasting, paired with exquisite tea, and conclude with a lively Q&A session.
Join us, everyone is welcome!
Age Well, Drive Smart
Thursday, September 28th, 7 PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium 
Find out how you can practice safe senior driving and roadway safety! Learn how you can protect yourself & others on the road and what to do in case of a crash.
Bookish: A book discussion group
Tuesday, September 26th, 10 AM
Library Conference Room 
Join us for a fun and lively discussion!
Synopsis:  A sweeping novel which tells the epic story of Violeta, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.
No registration.
For a full schedule of events, please visit the Adult Programming page.
 
Events for Teens 
Teen Paint & Plant
Thursday, September 7th, 7 PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium  
Round up your friends and paint the perfect jar for your new pet plant. Call or stop by Adult & Teen Services to register, spots are limited.
Teen Zone
Monday – Thursday
*unless noted otherwise
, 3:30 PM – 6 PM

Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Do homework, play games, & enjoy a space just for teens!
For a full schedule of events, please visit the Teen Programming page.
 
Events for Youth 
Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 PM
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room --- Imagination Theater
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and activities in Spanish and English.  Registration is not required. 
English/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, September 14 , 6:30 PM
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room --- Imagination Theater
Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories, songs, and activities in English and Mandarin.  This is a 30-45 storytime designed for ages three to five years.  Registration is not required. 
For a full schedule of youth events, please visit the Youth Services page.
 
Events at the Museum
Preschool Program 
Every Friday, starting September 1, 10am-11am
Museum Education Center 
Come discover, explore, & learn new things with the Gilb Museum! Check out the Museum’s website for more information. 
History Talk: Anita Baldwin     
Saturday, September 9th, 10 AM
Museum Education Center 
Join the Gilb Museum Staff as we learn about historical figures and special events that are important to the history of the City of Arcadia. There is no prior registration. Contact the Gilb Museum for more details.
For a full schedule of Museum events, please visit the Museum Programs page.
 
Programs subject to change.
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