Bring a book, take a book, and refresh your home manga library! Bring us your like-new/gently-used manga to let it be discovered by new readers. For every two mangas you bring, you will get a ticket for a raffle for some anime/manga merch!
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, Dec. 15 • 4-5 p.m. • Jefferson 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.
Dear friends and families, come join us as we get into the Christmas spirit as we listen to Christmas Carols. Do you have a favorite Carol? Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers, a lovely quartet dressed in marvelous Victorian era outfits will delight us with their melodic voices as requests are being fulfilled.
Saturday, Dec. 17 • 4-5 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library
Video Game Club/Nights
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.
Tuesdays • 4-5:30 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
Thursdays • 4-6 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library
Community Board
More services for youth around our community
Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
City of Pasadena
City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Join Mayor Victor M. Gordo in kicking off the holiday season at Pasadena's free family holiday celebration. Enjoy festive musical performances by local youth and a holiday craft contest. Pasadena Fire Department will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. For more information, click here!
Friday, Dec. 2 • 5-7 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall
Tunes, Toys and Trees Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting
City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Gather with neighbors, family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy holiday music, arts and crafts, story time, face painting, and a ride around our beautiful La Pintoresca Park on a trackless train while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus! Bring your camera for a free picture with Santa! Traditional tamales and champurrado will be served. For more information, click here!
Saturday, Dec. 10 • 4-7 p.m. • La Pintoresca Park
Cherishing Children
Day One
Day One is looking forward to hosting their 14th annual Cherishing Children Holiday Celebration. It is their hope that this small and simple toy drive will once again help the families and youth most in need.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register and for more information.
Friday, Dec. 9 • 5-9 p.m.
Career Corner
Einstein Bros. Bagel: Team Member (Lake, Foothill)
Part-time position
For ages 16+. Two Einstein Bros Bagel locations are hiring! Team members have a variety of duties, so be sure to click on the links above for more information.
For ages 16+. Stonefire Grill is hiring! As a front of the house member, you'd be interacting with guest frequently. For me information, click the link up above!
For ages 16+. KFC is hiring! They have little information regarding job duties. However, for more information, click the link up above!
Featured Book
A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee
Review by Jasmine Sov, age 16
The tale of Zheng Yi Sao is renowned all across the South China Sea—a tale of a woman pirate, her legendary Dragon Fleet, and a famous lost treasure. It’s just one of the many tales that 16-year-old Xiang has read between the returning visits from her salt merchant mother, who is often absent, doing business in the vibrant trade city of Canton. Her father, who died at sea before she was born, only left one thing to remember him by—a small gold pendant. When a strange girl named Anh steals the pendant, Xiang is devastated. However, Anh returns it, and it turns out that the pendant is much more than just a simple memento...