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All Pasadena Public Libraries will be CLOSED in observance of: Easter – Sunday, April 1 Staff Development Day – Thursday, May 10 Memorial Day – Sunday & Monday, May 27 & 28
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- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
- Pasadena Mental Health Day 2018
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- Celebrations
- Films For All Ages
- College Bound
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- STEAM 2018
- April Exhibits
- May Exhibits
- Volunteer Opportunity
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Please visit our website for a full listing of events
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A Journey through Tibetan Art Discover how Buddhism and meditation have influenced classical Tibetan art and culture. May 1-31 • La Pintoresca Branch
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American Mah Jongg Club Join this fun group for an afternoon of the wildly popular game, Mah Jongg. Thursdays • 1-3 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
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Chinese Game Club Love to play games? Then join the Chinese Club and learn how to play Chinese board games, Mah Jongg, Chinese chess and the always-popular GO. Saturdays, April 28 & May 26 • 3-5 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch
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Hiroshima Boy Author Naomi Hirahara discusses the final Mas Arai mystery, Hiroshima Boy, in which a now elderly Mas returns to Hiroshima, where he survived the bomb as a teenager. Thursday, May 3 • 7 p.m. • Central Library/Donald Wright Auditorium
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Hawaiian Dancers Experience traditional halau as Halau Hula Moani’a’ala Anuhea showcases the Hawaiian culture through dance, language and music. Saturday, May 12 • 2 p.m. • Central Library/Donald Wright Auditorium
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Mandarin Storytime Enjoy this special Chinese storytime for children in Mandarin. Wednesday, May 16 • 3:30 p.m. • Hastings Branch
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Asian/Pacific Storytime Join us as we celebrate Asian cultures. Thursday, May 24 • 10:30 a.m. • La Pintoresca Branch
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Asian Architecture Craft Create a 3-D building using recycled wood, paper and/or fabric. All materials provided. For all ages. Thursday, May 24 • 3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch
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Pu-erh Tea Lecture & Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Author Lisa See’s book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, drew attention to the ancient tea of Pu-erh. Discover the history of Pu-erh, its many holistic life benefits and how the tea leaves from the ancient mountains of Yunnan make it the best in the world. Then enjoy a special tea tasting presented by Denong Premium Pu-erh Teas. Saturday, May 26 • 2-4 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
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Celebrating FESTIVAL DEL DÍA DEL NIÑO/DAY OF THE CHILD Join us in celebrating the 5th annual Día del Niño with music, books, crafts, games and fun for the whole family. Wednesday, April 25 • 3:30 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch EARTH DAY Greening the Earth Join us for stories, songs and poems about the place we call home. Learn how to protect the earth. Make a pot from recycled materials. Plant some seeds, learn how to care for them, and watch them grow at home! Thursday, April 19 • 3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Earth Day Craft Have fun decorating a ceramic boot planter, selecting a seed of your choice then planting it in the boot for Earth Day. All materials provided. Monday, April 23 • 2-5 p.m. • Villa Parke Branch
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Celebrating Comics! Join us for FREE Comic Book Day, an annual event held the first Saturday in May throughout the United States. Pick up a free comic book (one per person while supplies last), by stopping in any Pasadena Public Library on Saturday, May 5. Comics suitable for all age groups (children, teens and adults) will be available at each site.
MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day Craft Surprise your Mom by making her something special in our fun-filled crafting workshop! All materials provided. Tuesday, May 8 • 4-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Léeme un Cuento Celebrates Mother’s Day Looking for something to do to celebrate Mom’s special day? Léeme un Cuento invites you to join us as we honor moms with stories, tea time and a special craft. All materials provided. Wednesday, May 9 • 4 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch
Mother/Daughter Art & Tea Time Enjoy special time with your mother. Enjoy tea while making a craft together. Limited space. For teens and their mothers. To sign up, call (626) 744-6510. Friday, May 11 • 4-5:30 p.m. • Villa Parke Branch
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WEDNESDAYS Central Library/Donald Wright Auditorium 1 p.m. Presented by The Friends of The Pasadena Public Library. The film will be cancelled if The Friends of the Library volunteers are unable to show the movie.
APRIL Celebrating actresses and actors whose excellent performances were nominated for Oscars but didn’t receive one. April 4 • Rebecca -Judith Anderson, Nominated for Best Actress (1940) NR April 11 • Sitting Pretty - Clifton Webb, Nominated for Best Actor (1948) NR April 18 • The Sundowners - Deborah Kerr and Glynis Johns, Nominated for Best Actress (1960) NR April 25 • Witness - Harrison Ford, Nominated for Best Actor (1985) R
MAY May 2 • Our Town - Play awarded the Pulitzer Prize on May 2, 1938. (1977) TV Movie May 9 • Stella Dallas – Celebrating Mother’s Day (1937) NR May 16 • The Joy Luck Club – Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month (1993) R May 23 • The Mark of Zorro – Celebrating Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.’s Birthday (May 23) (1920) NR May 30 • To Hell and Back – Celebrating Memorial Day (1955) NR
THURSDAYS VILLA PARKE BRANCH Family Fun Films Join us for a movie the whole family can enjoy! For movie title, call (626) 744-6510. 3:30 p.m. ___________
FOR TEENS Book into Film Movie Night Join us for a screening and discussion of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children based on the book by Ransom Riggs. Pizza and popcorn will be served. For ages 13+. To sign up, email Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net. Wednesday, April 18 • 5-7:30 p.m. • Central Library/Teen Central ___________
FOR TEENS
Teen Anime Afternoons Enjoy this month's special edition of the Anime Club, featuring classic anime, Japanese snacks and the newest manga in the library’s collection. Saturdays, April 21 & May 19 • 2-4 p.m. • Central Library/Children’s Story Room _____________
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LECTURES What is Gravity? Join Dr. Michele Vallisneri, doctor of Theoretical Astrophysics, as he discusses the principals of gravity. All ages welcome. Saturday, April 28 • 3 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch
Why Stars Shine Learn why stars shine from a distinguished speaker from Caltech. All ages welcome. Saturday, May 19 • 11 a.m. • Linda Vista Branch
TEENS LV Teen Brunch Club: Deconstruction Café Have fun hanging out and messing around taking apart various contraptions! Teens of all abilities are welcome. To sign up, call (626) 744-7278. Saturday, April 7 • 11 a.m. • Linda Vista Branch
GameMaker Learn to create and design simple computer and videogame programs using GameMaker Studio. For ages 10-18. To sign up, email jgov@cityofpasadena.net. Wednesday, April 11 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
Discovery Day Discover what the staff at Allendale has in store for you! Build something, make something and learn something! A fun adventure awaits – don’t miss it! For teens only. Thursdays, April 12 & May 17 • 3 p.m. • Allendale Branch
SC Anime & Mecha Robots Teens, go crazy over the latest anime while tinkering with Rokenbok Robot kits. Saturdays, April 14 & May 12 • 1 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch
Teen STEAM: DIY Catapult Make a catapult using a little science and Rokenbok blocks. For ages 12+. To sign up, call (626) 744-7272. Tuesday, April 24 • 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch
LV Teen Brunch Club: Mixed Media Art Create mixed media art and enjoy great company. Teens of all abilities are welcome. To sign up, call (626) 744-7278. Saturday, May 5 • 11 a.m. • Linda Vista Branch Teen STEAM: Build an Electric Motor Build a simple electric motor with a battery and a paperclip! For ages 12+. To sign up, call (626) 744-7272. Tuesday, May 22 • 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch
TWEENS STEM Robotics The future is here and robotics are what’s happening. Explore the world of robotics, beginning with the very simplest of circuits, from robot arms to using sensors to programming your robots to behave independently. Presented by LA Makerspace. For ages 7+. Mondays, April 9 & 16 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch
STEAM Team Club Explore the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concepts through creative, innovative projects based on fun STEAM-related challenges. For ages 9-12. To sign up, call (626) 744-7262. Wednesdays, April 11 & May 9 • 4 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Kids Coding Club: Digital Art Dive into computer coding with the Kids Coding Club! Each session, we will explore a different way to use computer coding with games, art, robotics and more. In April we’ll look at how to use computer coding to create a cool digital art project. For ages 8-12. To sign up, call (626) 744-4225. Thursday, April 19 • 4 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
Minecraft Coding Mindcraft, the wildly popular video game, can also be used to learn coding! You’ll learn the use of “redstone,” Minecraft’s version of electrical wiring; how to program robot turtles to perform tasks; and, how to work as a team in the digital world, an increasingly important skill for the modern workplace. Presented by LA Makerspace. For ages 9-12. Monday & Wednesday, April 23 & 25, April 30 & May 2 • 4-6 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Balloon Helicopters Join us as we harness the power of kinetic energy to make propeller-powered balloon helicopters, and see how long we can keep our balloons flying. For ages 8-12. To sign up, call (626) 744-4066, option 4. Wednesday, April 25 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
Kids Coding Club: Ozobots Dive into computer coding with the Kids Coding Club! Each session we will explore a different way to use computer coding with games, art, robotics and more. In May, we’ll explore coding with Ozobots, small robots that you can program to move, light up and make sounds. For ages 8-12. To sign up, call (626) 744-4225. Thursday, May 17 • 4 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
Art Bots Design a robot that makes art when it moves. For ages 8-12. To sign up, email Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net. Wednesday, May 23 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th Opera for KIDS Workshop: Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love Join us for an unforgettable introduction to the world of opera! Hear an abridged opera sung by professional singers in English, with imaginative scenery, beautiful costumes and rich, visual humor. Then enjoy some hands-on STEAM activities that demonstrate the importance of math to both music and theater. No sign-up required, however, if you are bringing a large group, please contact AnnMarie Hurtado at (626) 744-4725 to ensure that we can accommodate you. Sponsored by the Pasadena Opera Guild. For ages 7-12. Saturday, May 26 • 3 p.m. •Central Library/Donald Wright Auditorium
Shy Bots Use breadboarding, transistors and sensors to create a robot that runs away from the light. For ages 8-12. To sign up, email jgov@cityofpasadena.net. Wednesday, May 30 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th LIBRARY KIDS Paper Crafts Join us as we design and create works of art using paper. Have fun showing your creative side! All materials provided. Thursdays (except May 10) • 3-4 p.m. • San Rafael Branch
Easter Egg Painting Paint an egg for Easter with this fun, free craft. All materials provided. For ages 4+. Monday, April 2 • 2-5 p.m. • Villa Parke Branch
Music with Tim Griffin Learn all about the science behind music with Tim Griffin! For elementary school children. Thursday, April 5 • 4-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Let’s Go LEGO® This is a fun “free-play” program where children are provided with an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with LEGO®s and Duplos. For ages 2-10.
Accompanying parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, too! Coloring pages and books are available for those less architecturally inclined. Tuesdays, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22 • 3-4:30 p.m. • Lamanda Park Branch Constellations: A Poetry Workshop 11-year old writer Cassidy Kao, will demonstrate how poetry can be fun, easy and kid-friendly as she explores the relationships between mythology and constellations! Kao is the author of Roller Coaster: Kid’s Guide on How to Write Poetry, Constellation Exploration: Greek Mythical Stories Retold with Simple Facts and Fun and many other books. For ages 5-8. Tuesday, April 17 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Fun with Auntie Kayte Enjoy creative songs and stories in the manner of Mary Poppins as Auntie Kayte pulls props and costumes from her magic treasure chest. Thursday, April 19 • 3:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch
Circuit Clay Explore electricity and its many uses safely by using Circuit Clay. Learn how to build electrical circuits then come up with your own projects! For ages 5-8. To sign up, call (626) 744-7262. Thursday, April 19 • 4-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch
Coloring for Memorial Day Let your creativity shine through. Join us for an afternoon coloring event then check out books with stories commemorating those who died serving in our country’s armed forces. All materials provided. Thursday, May 24 • 2-5 p.m. • Villa Parke Branch
Native American Folklore and Dance Premier American Indian dancer Ben Hale brings to life dances, songs and stories from across North America. With brilliant traditional regalia, he presents dances from the 1400s to modern day Pow Wows. Thursday, May 24 • 3:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch
EARLY LEARNERS STEAM Storytime for Babies to Preschoolers Learn about and explore the world through stories, songs, fingerplays, dancing and crafts. Thursdays (except May 10) • 10:30 a.m. • La Pintoresca Branch
Preschool STEAM Join us as we have fun exploring and discovering with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy in. For ages 2-6. Monday, April 23 • 10:30 a.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th __________________________ Celebrating 60 Years! National Library Week (April 8-14), is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. From free access to books and online resources for families to library business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining, libraries offer opportunity to all. The theme for 2018 National Library Week is "Libraries Lead.”
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the first event, sponsored in 1958. This national celebration is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and observed in libraries across the country each April. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate every year in National Library Week.
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APRIL EXHIBITS Central Library Sisters in Sigma Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. North Entry
Students K-12 Art & Photography San Gabriel Valley Women’s Association Centennial Room and Humanities Wing HASTINGS BRANCH Library Fine art photography. Bernard Kane, art photographer
MAY EXHIBITS CENTRAL LIBRARY Ali Reza Ghaffari Art Ali Ghaffari North Entry China City Photos Sino-American Friendship Association Centennial Room and Reading Wing
HASTINGS BRANCH LIBRARY Mixed media, oil, and pencil art Gabriele Frigini, artist
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Volunteer Opportunity Learn how to make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child by becoming a Los Angeles County Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Tuesday, May 29 • 10-11:30 a.m. • Hastings Branch
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Central Library 285 E. Walnut Street • 91101 (626) 744-4066 Mon–Thurs • 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri & Sat • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun • 1 – 5 p.m. Allendale Branch 1130 S. Marengo Ave.• 91106 (626) 744-7260 Mon–Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 2 – 6 p.m. Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. • 91107 (626) 744-7262 Mon–Thurs 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri & Sat • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun • 1 – 5 p.m.
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Hill Avenue Branch 55 S. Hill Avenue • 91106 (626) 744-7264 Mon–Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lamanda Park Branch 140 S. Altadena Drive• 91107 (626) 744-7266 Mon-Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 2 – 6 p.m. La Pintoresca Branch 1355 N. Raymond Avenue • 91103 (626) 744-7268 Mon–Sat • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Linda Vista Branch 1281 Bryant Street • 91103 (626) 744-7278 Mon–Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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San Rafael Branch 1240 Nithsdale Road • 91105 (626) 744-7270 Mon–Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch 999 E. Washington Blvd.• 91104 (626) 744-7272 Mon–Thurs & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri • 2 – 6 p.m. Villa Parke Branch 363 East Villa Street • 91101 (626) 744-6510 Mon-Fri • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Closed from 12:45-2 p.m.) Sat • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m
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For information on accessibility or to request reasonable accommodations, please call the library site listed in this newsletter one week in advance of the scheduled program or event.
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