Make and Take: Bookmarks celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Join the San Rafael Branch Library on November 9th at 2:30 pm as we make our own heritage bookmarks to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Choose a decorative design and then use string and beads to create a personalized laminated bookmark! Everything provided.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Jefferson Branch Library
The Jefferson Branch Library is now open to the public. The new library offers children and teen services, and is located at 1500 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91106. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-6 p.m. Make sure to check out our calendar for upcoming programs at our new branch.
Teen Events
Teen Party Games
Make new friends, forge lively rivalries, and have good, clean, fun playing from a variety of social games. This month: Mario Party Superstars.
Wednesday, Nov 9 • 3:30-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Pokémon GO! @ the Hill Avenue Library
Come spend the Teddiursa Community Day at the Hill Avenue Library Pokéstop! We'll have a lure dropped all day, and have activities, giveaways and raffles to celebrate!
Saturday, Nov 12 • 2-5 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Teen Writers Meetup
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.
Saturday, Nov 12 • 4-5:30 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Sew & Sew Empowering Youth
Alterations and Sewing for Beginners, teaches how to use a sewing machine, make alterations, and sew clothes by using a pattern. Renetta Lipscomb has been teaching secondary students for over two decades. Her passion is empowering youth to express their individuality by altering and making clothes that compliment their unique body, shape, and personal style. You'll get a list of needed materials at the first meeting.
Autumn is in full swing! Enjoy the warm light of a lovely DIY mason jar candle holder adorned with autumn leaves.. Space is limited; please sign up here to attend.
Thursday, Nov 17 • 3-5 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Cricut® Crafts
Join us to make awesome crafts with our Cricut® Explore Air 2™. Learn how to use Design Space® to make your projects a reality. For ages 13+. Registration required.
Thursday, Nov 17 • 4-5 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
Shrink Plastic Craft
Join us for a little nostalgic craft and make Shrink Plastic keychains, pins, and earrings. You can draw your own designs and wear them out!
Thursday, Nov 18 • 3-4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Drop-In Crafts: Holiday Cards
A great way to show someone you’re thinking of them is with a homemade card. Come use our supplies to make some of your own! We’ll have card templates available, as well as old magazines for collage, paints, glue and much more! For all ages.
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.
USC Pacific Asia Museum is hosting their second annual celebration of the Silk Road! Enjoy artmaking activities, live storytelling, and music and dance performances inspired by the diverse cultures connected through the ancient trade route. Explore their permanent gallery, Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road, and participate in a fabric dumpling-making workshop with our exhibiting Artist Yeu Q. Nguyen. Free admission all day!
Sunday, Nov. 13 • 11-5 p.m. • USC Pacific Asian Museum
For ages 16 and older. McDonald's is hiring a Crew Team Member. This is an entry level position where you'll be helping customers order their meals. Click the job title above for more information!
For ages 16 and older. Panera Bread is hiring a cashier and a salad and sandwich maker. These are both entry level positions and consist of different duties. Click the job titles above for more information!
Day One Youth Advocates
Youth Advocates make their voices heard on a wide range of health and social justice issues through advocacy. They provide a safe space for students to advocate for issues in their community, students develop leadership skills through project-based learning, and gain community service hours. Day One has a meeting every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. For ages 12-18. For more information, click here!
Featured Book
A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee
Review by Jasmine Sov, age 16
Otori Miuko is just a simple innkeeper’s daughter—average in every way, meant to be gentle and demure and bear fat, healthy sons for a future husband. The problem is, she isn’t gentle and demure—her loudness is her defining trait, and she has an unfortunate tendency to drop teacups and speak her mind. Her future seems dull and humdrum until one fateful day when she is kissed by a demon in the forest and cursed with a deadly touch. Suddenly, she’s cast out from her own home, the village where she’s lived for the past 17 years, with nowhere to go...