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Canto Contigo: A Novel
by Jonny Garza Villa

When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot, but what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face.
Shut Up, This is Serious
by Carolina Ixta

An unforgettable YA debut about two Latina teens growing up in East Oakland as they discover that the world is brimming with messy complexities.
Hot Boy Summer
by Joe Jiménez

Four gay teens in San Antonio have the summer of their lives while discovering the true meaning of friendship.
Frontera
by Julio Anta

Mateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with the help of a new friend, a ghost named Guillermo.
Teen Events
Healing Through The Arts
Come and be well with Maple Counseling every Friday for complimentary, guided therapeutic art sessions designed for families impacted by the Eaton Canyon Wildfires.
Fridays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 4 - 5 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
Simply Yum Cooking 
Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration at the library with home cooks and library staff, Claire and Magela, as they share recipes and kitchen tips. Learn about cooking with an emphasis on seasonal and healthy food choices. For ages 13+.
Saturday, Sept. 6 • 2 - 3 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
Paint & Squeeze
Unleash your creativity and customize your own squishy! Join us for a fun, hands-on session where you'll paint and decorate soft, squeezable squishies to take home. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!
Thursday, Sept. 11 • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Allendale Branch Library
 
Seed to Supper: Learn How to Grow Your Own Food (Online and In-Person Series)
Seed to Supper is a comprehensive beginning gardening program that provides novice, adult gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Classes cover vegetable gardening fundamentals: soil preparation, garden planning, planting, maintenance, and harvest.
Classes are taught online and include hands-on garden work days at the City of Hope. Please be sure to read all the information regarding the classes and hands-on garden days. 
Saturday, Sept. 13, 27 • 1 - 2 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
DIY Trading Cards
Have you ever wanted to make your own version of a Pokémon card, baseball card, or photocard? Make new friends while creating your very own trading card. We will supply you with the templates and you can decide whether you would like to use a computer, hand-draw your card, or cut out pictures to create a collage-type of card. 
Tuesday, Sept. 16  • 4 - 5 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
 
Making Memories Mobile
Join us for some outdoor courtyard crafting as we make decorative photo & paper ephemera holding mobiles. We provide the wooden mobile, paint, glue, strings, beads, photo clips, and embellishments - and you can take it home to hang up some memories or brighten up your space!
Saturday, Sept. 20 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library 
 
Beaded Wall Art
Not your grandmother’s beaded curtain! Have you seen a beaded wall art and wanted one of your own? Join us to bead a poppy together to hang on your wall.
Saturday, Sept. 20 • 3 - 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
 
PowerPoint Night
Thank you for coming to my TED Ta... Powerpoint Night? That's right, its time to talk about whatever you think is cool and hear about other peoples hyper specific interests and hobbies! Feel like sharing your travel trip to Europe? What about your stance on pineapple on pizza? Think people should know more about your favorite piece of lore? Then make a power point and get ready to present! Please have a flash drive, laptop, or email ready with the presentation no longer than 10 minutes for the day of the event.
Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 4 - 5 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
Movie and Craft
BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT and watch a movie (check in with the branch to see what movie is playing this month). Socialize and relax with other art people and maybe even finish that scarf you’ve been knitting for a year.
Saturday, Sept. 27 • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
 
Video Game Club
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
Fiestas Patrias
Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Let's celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American Countries in grand fashion! This family-friendly event highlights the colors, richness and warmth of Latin American culture. Enjoy live music and traditional dances performed by local community groups.
Friday, Sept. 12 • 5 - 9 p.m. • Villa Parke
 
Career Corner
Chuck E. Cheese: Cashier, Game Room Attendant, Kid Check Attendant
Part Time; Hourly Pay: $18.04
Ages 15+
World Market is hiring a seasonal stock associate. You'll be responsible for a variety of duties including unloading trucks, maintaining pricing, signing, and more. For more detailed information, be sure to click on the job title above. 
 
World Market: Seasonal Sales Associate & Seasonal Stock Associate
Part Time; Hourly Pay: $18.04
Ages 16+
World Market on Colorado Blvd. is hiring a sales and stock associate. Sales associates are tasked with performing cashier duties and restocking shelves. Stock associates perform similar roles but are tasked with physically unloading merchandise. For more information, click on the job titles above. 
 
Well-Being
Never a Bother: https://neverabother.org/
 
 
Soluna: https://solunaapp.com/
 
 
 
Featured Book
Prom Theory by Ann LaBar
Review by Kaelin Lee
 
Science, which Iris excels at, has helped Iris Oxtabee navigate a world of tricky social interactions, so she’s positive science can explain anything. This includes love. However, while Iris sees it as basic chemistry, based on hormones and external stimuli, her best friend Seth believes love is an unexplainable mystery of life. Determined to prove him wrong, Iris goes to test her theory by using scientific methods to get Theo Grant, a popular jock who doesn’t know Iris exists, to ask her to prom.
She has two weeks until prom to prove herself right, but is it worth ruining her friendship with Seth, plus the possibility of something more?
 
READ THE FULL REVIEW ON THE TEENS BLOG
 
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Pasadena, California 91101
(626) 744-4066
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