Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly craft projects inspired by the spring season. Visit our DIY stations to make and take home your homemade crafts. We’ll also have the courtyard open for games and photos. For all ages.
Saturday, April 13 • 3-5 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Are you an anime and manga fan? Looking to watch the latest shows and meet up with other teens who share your interests? Join us twice a month at Hastings to watch anime, draw characters, play games, and hang out with other fans! Teens ages 14-18 only. Sign up here!
Tuesday, April 16 • 4:30-6 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Innovation Lab: Cricut Luminarias
Create a luminaria using Cricut Design Space and our Cricut Maker. Design it, print it, assemble it! For ages 13-24. No registration necessary.
Thursday, April 18 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
Bee Cups
April is National Garden Month. Hydrate your garden’s pollinators with handmade Bee Cups.
Friday, April 19 • 3-4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Show some big love for some mini DIY projects. Learn how to create your own dollhouse miniature from everyday items, and build a world that can fit in the palm of your hand. Ages 8+ Space is limited; please sign up here to attend.
Tuesday, April 23 • 3-4:30 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Celebración del Día del Niño
La Pintoresca Library invites you to celebrate Día del Niño, with stories, music, crafts, and games.
Wednesday, April 24 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library
Teen Trivia Night: Are You Smarter Than Our Staff?
Gather your friends, form teams, and join us for a little friendly competition. Test your knowledge of pop culture, sports, history, science, and more! For ages 13-19. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, April 24 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
On A Friday
Calling all geeks, nerds and seat warmers! Come down and play the same games you would play at home but in a bigger room with more people and better music...and possibly snacks!
Friday, April 26 • 4-5 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Join other teens and write! Whether you are crafting poetry or a novel, writing can be lonely as it's typically a solo endeavor, but meeting with others who share the passion can be a great for inspiration and encouragement. We might write together, use writing prompts, or share our work in a safe and supportive space. For teens only. Sign up here!
Saturday, April 27 • 4-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Crafty Cats Club
Bring your own craft, chat, and listen to music with your crafty peers.
Saturday, April 27 • 2:30-4:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Video Game Club/Night
Stop in for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Make new friends while playing games in a healthy and competitive environment that fosters well-being, fair play, and an exciting atmosphere. Help players connect with engaging social interaction and new experiences every week. Drop by and join the Video Game Club! For ages 14-19.
Thursdays • 4-6 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Community Board
More services for youth around our community
Understanding Financial Aid Offers
College Access Plan
In this FREE webinar seniors and families learn how to:
-Read financial aid offers correctly;
-Compare colleges based on the true cost for your family;
-Set your student up for success by helping them enroll the right way.
(English) Tuesday, April 16 • 6:30-7:45 p.m. • Virtual
(Spanish) Wednesday, April 17 • 6:30-7:45 p.m. • Virtual
#This Gen 2024: A Youth Empowerment Forum
Tournament of Roses • Pasadena City College
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® event, which features industry leaders and thought-provoking panel discussions, is designed to engage Southern California youth and inspire them to be courageous, confident and intentional with the choices that impact their future. The half-day event will be held at Pasadena City College. For more information visit: https://tournamentofroses.com/thisgen/
Wednesday, April 17 • 9-2 p.m. • Pasadena City College
For ages 16+. Abercrombie is hiring a brand representative. They help with store presentation and customer experience. They also offer a discount for employees. Click the link above to find out more!
For ages 16+. Pedalheads is hiring summer bike instructors. The good news is that no experience is necessary! You'll be trained and taught everything you need to know. Click the link above to find out more!
Volunteer
Teen Advisory Board
Jefferson Branch Library
TAB is a group of library teen volunteers who take an active leadership role in implementing programs, promoting, and advocating for youth services in Pasadena. Help make an impact and join!
Participation in online discussions, committee work, and pre-meeting assignments (this may include additional volunteer shifts).
Advise staff, pilot programs, and services for teens.
Attend monthly meetings (currently on Saturdays); Meetings take place at Jefferson Branch Library.
Minimum commitment is attending monthly in-person meetings. First three monthly meetings are required.
Jane Grady is notorious for being the “bag baby,” but all she wants right now is a prom date. As a one-year-old found by her future father and aunt in an oversized Gucci bag at a train station, Jane found both internet fame and her true family early in life. But now, as a teen about to graduate high school, Jane is just trying to find the courage to ask her age-old crush, Gwen, to the prom. When Gwen comes to town, Jane knows that this is her chance to finally ask her out. She enlists the help of Algie, her best friend and soulmate (and also Gwen’s cousin) to fulfill her dreams and secure a prom date (and maybe even the relationship she’s dreamed of since she was little). With a hint of inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Molly Horan crafts a heartfelt telling of young love, identity, and family.