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Off ShelftheJULY/AUGUST 2022NewsletterofthePasadenaPublicLibraryLUNCH at the LIBRARYThis summer, Pasadena Public Library is offering children and teens free books and craft kits atvarious locations throughout the City where free lunch is served. By pairing reading and librarieswith food access, we are able to provide the youth of our community with two majoringredients they need to succeed in school and beyond – healthy food and literacy.The generous partners we are working with are: Boys and Girls Club Friends in Deed Foothill Unity Center PUSD schools City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department various Park locationsWe began visiting sites in June and will continue to do so through August.It’s been a wonderful way to connect with families and share the deliciousnessof reading.The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, administered in Californiaby the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library inpartnership with the California Library Association and supported with funds from the State of California.Blood Pressure KitsA healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80. The higher a person’s blood pressure is, the moreforcefully blood is pumping through the blood vessels. As the workload increases, the force andfriction of high blood pressure damages the delicate tissues inside the arteries.Over time and left untreated, high blood pressure — also referred to as hypertension — can lead tolife-threatening problems, including heart attack and stroke.Many people are unaware they have high blood pressure. Using a blood pressure monitoring deviceis a good way to screen for this silent disease.Monitoring your blood pressure is easier than you think, and the good news is now you can borrow a blood pressure kitfor free from your Pasadena Public Library, thanks to our collaboration with the American Heart Association Los Angelesand Huntington Health, An Affiliate of Cedars Sinai. Kits will be available for check-out at Hastings and La Pintorescabranch libraries on Monday, July 18.All Pasadena Public Libraries will be CLOSED in observance of: Independence Day Sunday & Monday, July 3 & 4We've enjoyed having you attend our virtual programs. Now that our buildings are open, we look forward to welcoming you backin person to our events. We also recognize the popularity of our virtual programs and we will continue to offer them as well.Check the online events calendar, https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup, for updated information on event formats and locations!PASADENAP U B L I CL I B RA RYSUMMER READING & SUMMERONE CITY, ONE STORYPAGES 2 & 3EXPLORINGCALIFORNIAPAGE 4FAMILYPROGRAMSPAGE 7EARLYLEARNERSPAGE 9LIBRARY KIDS,TWEENS & TEENSPAGES 10 & 11
Join in the fun of Pasadena Public Library’sSummer ReadingFor all ages2022 Visit any Pasadena Public Library site to sign up –it’s quick and easy. Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive a Read Beyond theBeaten Path activity booklet to start your summer readingand learning journey. You’ll also get a free book to keep, justfor joining (while supplies last). Complete different activities and keep track of them. Receive prizes when you complete five, 10 and 20 activity milestones. Have fun connecting with your library and community!NEJUPrefer to participate online?Sign up at https://pasadena.beanstack.org and join in the fun.30How it worksN PATHTEREAD BEYTHE BEANDO4 - J U LYWant more details? Visit g.For a full listing of all the programs we have at the Library this summer, visit our eventscalendar at ponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library.SPECIAL SUMMER PERFORMANCES & PROGRAMS!For children ages 3-12 unless specified.Juggler Michael RaynerMichael Rayner astounds the audiencewith wacky juggling and more. Younever know what Michael will juggleor balance next in this show of hilarioustricks and stunts!Wednesday, July 13 4 p.m.La Pintoresca Branch LibraryMagic with Zany ZoeZany Zoe has loved magic ever since she was little, learning from her famousmagician and illusionist grandfather in Nicaragua. Come see her magical tricks inher show full of zaniness, funny feats and lots of magical audience interaction.Saturday, July 23 2 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryPreschool Fun with Ken FrawleyJoin us for a fun-filled presentationwith puppets and songs perfect forpreschoolers! For ages 3-5 and theircaregivers.Thursday, July 14 10:30 a.m.Lamanda Park Branch LibraryThe Arty Loon Show!Magician and more Arty Loon will keep you mesmerizedwith hilarious antics that include tons of audienceparticipation! Balloons, magic, juggling and puppetryare packed into one show sure to leave you laughing.The whole family will enjoy watching, participating andlearning in this fun-filled imaginative adventure.Wednesday, July 27 10:30 a.m. Allendale Branch Library*Please note: If Allendale is closed for maintenance, thisprogram will be held at Hill Avenue Branch Library.Join us for discussions about culture, history,stories, music and more on the PPL Podcast!Check out the latest episode on Spotify or de 9 premieres Wednesday, July 20 noon SpotifyEpisode 10 premieres Wednesday, Aug. 17 noon Spotify
O N E C I T Y, O N E S T O R YSUMMER 2022 STEALING HOME BY ERIC NUSBAUMOne City, One Story is sponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Literary Alliance – Pasadena Festival of Women Authors.Join us as we celebrate our One City, One Story selection with special baseball programs in July highlighting Pasadena’s famedbaseball great, Jackie Robinson, the Los Angeles Dodgers, baseball and major league rebels.Kostya Kennedy: True: The Four Seasons of Jackie RobinsonThis is an unconventional biography, focusing on four transformative years in Jackie Robinson's athletic and public life:1946, his first year playing in the essentially all-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals; 1949, when he won the MostValuable Player Award in his third season as a Brooklyn Dodger; 1956, his final season in major league baseball, when heplayed valiantly despite his increasing health struggles; and 1972, the year of his untimely death. Through it all, Robinsonremained true to the effort and the mission, true to his convictions and contradictions. To attend, sign up s?EventId 5977.Tuesday, July 12 5 p.m. ZoomPeter Drier: Baseball Rebels and Major League RebelsEnjoy a captivating history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society—andin turn helped change America. Baseball Rebels: The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Gameand Changed America and Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles over Workers' Rights and American Empire tell theirinspiring stories. To attend, sign up at EventId 6032.Wednesday, July 20 5 p.m. ZoomFred Claire: My 30 Years in Dodger Blue and Extra Innings: Fred Claire’s Journey to City of Hope and Findinga World Championship TeamIn his book, My 30 Years in Dodger Blue, Claire takes you through his 30 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. From the1988 championship victory to the turmoil of the 1988 Fox purchase, Claire reveals his personal perspective on the eventsthat made headlines, as well as those that didn't. While Extra Innings recalls Claire’s remarkable baseball career, it alsorecounts the miraculous story of his cancer fight at City of Hope. To attend, sign up at EventId 6034.Tuesday, July 26 5 p.m. ZoomBOOKS AVAILABLE!Our 2022 One City, One Story selection, Stealing Home by Eric Nusbaum, is available upon registering for the Pasadena Public LibrarySummer Reading Program. It’s free for you to pick up, read and keep or pass along to a friend or neighbor to enjoy. Books are availablewhile supplies last at any of our Pasadena Public Library branches. LIMIT – one copy per library cardholder.A U G U S TE X H I B I TAroundthe Worldwith DollsDorothy Rusch, a longtime patron of the Pasadenalibraries, loved reading, people and collecting dollsfrom around the world. In celebration of her homegoing(1920-2021), her daughters are sharing her doll collectionin this exhibit in honor of their beloved mother.August 1-31 Hastings Branch LibraryAll Pasadena Public Library programs and events listed in this newsletter are free and open to the public.Our programs and events are extremely popular. Registration may be required. Check program and event listings for details.3
Authors & their Journeys SeriesSusana Porras: To Compostela and Beyond!A Poet’s Chronicle of the Camino De SantiagoAuthor and poet Susana Porras discusses the myriadexperiences she and her 73-year-old father encounteredon their pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago as wellas her experiences walking the Camino. She will alsoshare the poetry she wrote while on her journey andthe inspiration behind it.Thursday, July 14 4 p.m. Linda Vista Branch LibraryDoctor Poets & Other Healers: Covid-19 in TheirOwn Words with Poems & Personal EssaysIn this anthology, 26 poets and essayists—physicians,nurses, psychologists, social workers, private caregivers,holistic practitioners, medical school students and a hospitalchaplain—share their personal experiences tending topatients, dealing with loss, uncertainty, grief and isolation,and surviving in a world turned topsy-turvy by a once-in-acentury pandemic. All found their way through resilience,selflessness and the eternal flame of hope.Saturday, July 30 3 - 5 p.m. Lamanda Park Branch LibraryCheck out a free state park vehicle day-use pass at your local Pasadena Public Library. Passes areavailable to all library card users. If you don’t have a library card, visit your local branch to get one.The library card and park pass are free!The California State Library Parks Pass can be checked out for up to 14 days and is valid at over 200participating state park units for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less orone highway-licensed motorcycle.CaliforniaState ParkPassGetting into the outdoors is the perfect way to connect with nature, family and friends but it is importantto do so responsibly. Please protect yourself and your family by learning about the park you are visitingbefore heading out, wearing appropriate clothing, staying prepared by bringing the essentials likeenough food and water, and knowing your comfort level to avoid injuries.California State Library Park Passes are provided in partnership with the First Partner’sOffice and the California State Library.Imagine Your California State Park in a PoemHave you checked out a California State Library Park Pass for your family? Are you visiting some of the 200 California state parks thatare free with the pass? Capture that experience and special memory (real or imagined) in a poem. Pasadena Rose Poets Gerda Govineand Carla Sameth will guide you as you write your own poem inspired by your visit to California state parks. Be sure to ask Carla abouther amazing experiences working in and discovering our national parks, as well as ideas for your own California state park visits. Toattend this presentation, sign up at EventId 5976.Monday, July 11 5 p.m. ZoomNick Ortiz, Pasadena Park Safety Specialist from Pasadena to Mt. WhitneyJoin us as Nick Ortiz, a Pasadena park ranger, shares stories of his hiking adventures through California, from Pasadenato Mt. Whitney, lessons he has learned from being in nature, helpful tips and lots of tales from his times on the trail. Toattend this presentation, sign up at EventId 5975.Thursday, July 14 5 p.m. ZoomA Visit to the Jack London State ParkJoin author and poet Iris Jamahl Dunkle live from Jack London State Park located near Glen Ellen on the eastern slopeof Sonoma Mountain for a tour of this historic park. The site was once the home and ranch of the man and the legend,Jack London, famed for his literary accomplishments as well as his dramatic exploits. To attend, sign up s?EventId 6047.Thursday, July 21 5 p.m. Zoom4For information about the COVID-19 virus and the latest information on vaccine availabilityvisit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/COVID19vaccine/.
FilmsWe invite you to join our July and August movie series anytime you wish at home, available through hoopla. To access it go tohttps://hoopladigital.com.Create your own login complete with email and password. Then select “Pasadena Public Library.” Finally, enter your 14-digit library card number.hoopla is available on many different devices:On your desktop or laptopcomputer in your browser(Chrome, Firefox, etc.)Via the hooplaapp in App Storeor Google PlayOn a smartphone ortabletVia some smartTV devices,such as RokuMOVIES Selected by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library.JULY Summer Fun!At War With the Army(1950) NR CCWhen former business and nightclubpartners Dean Martin and Jerry Lewisenlist in the U.S. Army, they havedifferent ambitions. Martin wants tosee action rather than the drudgery ofhis current post. Lewis, who is a klutz, wants to stayout of combat. However, they both have to dealwith stern Army personnel while also preparing foran Army variety show. A laugh riot!Road to the Big Leagues(2004) NR CCThrough the eyes of local kids playingwith pebbles to the perspective ofDominican major league stars DavidOrtiz and Vladimir Guerrero, thisdocumentary reveals a side of“America's Game” that few have ever seen before.Charming the Hearts of Men(2021) NR CCIn the early 60s, a Southern womanfinds her options are limited yet,with the help of a Congressional ally,inspires historic social change.Tin Men (1987) R CCTwo rival "Tin Men" (aluminum sidingsalesmen) attempt to outsmart eachother in the name of revenge inBaltimore circa 1963.AUGUST The Dog Days of SummerThe Adventures of Pepper and Paula (2015) PG CCBased on the true-life adventures of Pistol Packin’ Paula and her dog,Pepper. Paula, a world champion gunslinger and star of a Wild Westshow, is on top of the world until she gets into a horrible accident andmust be saved by Pepper.Firelight (2018) PG CCCuba Gooding, Jr. plays “D.J.,” a counselor at a women's correctionalcenter who dedicates his professional life to helping young peoplereclaim their own self-respect through selfless service to others. D.J.encourages the women to join an elite team that fights forest fires andassists civilian victims of natural disasters. As brave volunteers, theyoung team members receive a second chance in life. A Hallmark Hallof Fame original movie.Army Dog (2016) PG CCA brave Army dog returns to the U.S., where he helps his heroichandler bond with his resentful daughter on a camping trip, despitedanger lurking around every corner.The Great Train Robbery (1979) PG CCTrue-life action thriller, based on director/screenwriter MichaelCrichton's best-selling novel, about a daring gold heist that shockedVictorian society.The Great Alaska Race (2019) PG CCIn 1925's historic great race of mercy, a group of brave mushers travels700 miles to save the small children of Nome, Alaska from a deadlyepidemic.Family Fun FilmsJoin us for a movie the whole family can enjoy. For movie title, call (626) 744-6510.Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Villa Parke Branch LibraryYour Next Good Read6Looking for a great summer book? Try Pasadena Public Library’s new service,Your Next Good Read. Submit your request (adult, teen or children’s book titles)to ommendations/ andreceive two to five suggestions. Enjoy!5
AdultsFor ages 18 .BEYOND THE BOOK – PPL’S BOOK GROUPSOur book groups are now being offered in-person and virtually, twodifferent formats that allow you to keep in contact with your fellowbook lovers as you discuss new books together.Need a copy of the book? Place a hold on a physical copy using ourLibrary catalog (https://pasadena.ent.sirsi.net/client/en US/default)and pick it up at any of our branch libraries. You can also downloadan eBook version using your Pasadena Public Library card one of twoways: Via Cloud Library naPublicLibrary) or Via Overdrive(https://pasadena.overdrive.com/).Great Literature Discussion GroupJoin us for a weekly hour-long discussion on great works of literature.Call (626) 744-7266 for the upcoming reading schedule.Mondays 10 a.m. Lamanda Park Branch LibraryiBook ClubPasadena ReadersWill discuss Death in Veniceby Thomas Mann in July andThe Awakening by Kate Chopinin August.Mondays, July 18 & Aug. 153 - 4:30 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch Library"New Adult" readers in their 20s and 30s, including participants usingspeech-generating devices. Sign up for the July iBook Club s?EventId 6085.Sign up for the August iBook Club at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/Allendale BookEventDetails?EventId 6188. Sign up for each program separately.Discussion GroupMondays, July 11 & Aug. 8 3 – 4 p.m. ZoomWill discuss Believing by AnitaHill in July and We Were theBook Chit ChatLucky Ones by Georgia HunterCall branch for book selection, (626) 744-7262.in August.Tuesdays, July 12 & Aug. 2 5 p.m. Hastings Branch LibrarySaturdays, July 23 & Aug. 2710:30 a.m. Allendale Branch LibraryHill Avenue Book ClubCall (626) 744-7264 for book titles. To attend the July Book Club, sign up s?EventId 6190. Toattend the August Book Club, sign up at EventId 6205.Saturdays, July 16 & Aug. 27 10:30 a.m. ZoomHelp Select the 2023O N E C I T Y, O N E S T O R Y B O O KHave you read a great book you feel the whole city should read?Pasadena Public Library’s One City, One Story Selection Committee wantsYOUR input on its 2023 selection.Send your suggestions to creeder@cityofpasadena.net by Monday, Aug. 1.6
Discovery ClassesCREATIVE ARTSHEALTH & FITNESSArt a la CarteZumbaArtist Lorrie Shriner teaches drawing,watercolor and collage techniques. Beginnerswelcome. Sign up at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup.Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. ZoomMedium Art Show – Paint Party!Paint your own summer-themed work of artand display it though the month of August atSanta Catalina Library. For absolute beginnersto all levels of experience. Sign up s?Eventid 6159.Saturday, Aug. 13 2:30 p.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibraryGARDENINGPasadena GrowsJoin us for a discussion onplants, gardening tips and more!Saturday, July 30 10:30 a.m.Hill Avenue Branch Library¡Hola!Join us at the library for Zumba, a great way to lose weight,tone up, increase cardio strength, improve coordination, gainself-esteem and feel happy! Beginners are welcome. For ages 18 .Saturdays, July 16 & 30, Aug. 13 & 2710:30 a.m. Lamanda Park Branch LibraryFree Health ScreeningRegistered nurses from Huntington Health,An Affiliate of Cedars Sinai provide free bloodpressure and blood glucose screenings, referralsand health education. A two-hour (minimum) fastingtime period is required before blood glucose testing.Thursdays, July 14 & Aug. 11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.La Pintoresca Branch LibraryTuesdays, July 19 & Aug. 16 10 a.m.Hastings Branch LibraryMedicare & MediCal 101Get to know the basics of Medicare/Medi-Cal, includingwhat’s covered, how and when to apply, how to choosea plan and more.Saturday, Aug. 27 1 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryFamilyFor all ages.Afternoon GamesFun for all ages! Enjoy educational games, bring your ownsnacks, family and friends!Tuesdays 4 - 5:30 p.m. Villa Parke Branch LibraryCreate Your Own TerrariumLove plants? Join us and plant an aquatic looking aquariumterrarium in a glass container. For all ages. To attend, sign upat EventId 6010.Saturday, July 2 2:30 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibrarySanta Cat CrafternoonsDrop-in every Thursday afternoonand create a different craftactivity each week. Summer Wreath (July 7) Sun Prints (July 14) Paper Beads (July 21) Fuse Bead Magnets (July 28)Thursdays 2:30 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryLive Classical MusicResearch has shown that classical music inspires, provides structureand calms the mind. Join us for an afternoon of music and relaxationprovided by local LACHSA (Los Angeles County High School for theArts) students. For all ages.Monday, July 11 3 p.m. La Pintoresca Branch LibraryBeautiful Bean Mini-MosaicsStart your weekend off right! Stay cool with us andmake fun mini-mosaics with beans and air-drying clay.Friday, July 15 3 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryMe llamo.LANGUAGESpanish ConversationGroupWant to practice andimprove your spokenSpanish? Join ourconversational Spanishgroup now on Zoom!Volunteers and attendeeshelp you to make personalprogress and provide lotsof practice speakingin Spanish. For all adultsof any Spanish speakinglevel. Sign up at https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup.Thursdays2:30 - 4 p.m. ZoomFamily YogaExperience Hatha yoga with Merry Birchfield. Together, childrenand their caregivers will learn techniques designed to helpthem relax and find focus.Saturday, Aug. 6 & Sept. 3 11:30 a.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibraryPop-Up Card!You don't have to be a paper engineer to makepop-up cards! Do you want to send a holidaycard or just let someone know you're thinking about them?Come join us to make fun, personalized cards for any event!Saturday, Aug. 6 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibraryStar Wars Craft DayJoin us for Star Wars-themed crafts and activities Games, movies,trivia, prizes and art. All ages welcome. Sign up by calling(626) 744-7268 or at EventId 6043.Saturday, Aug. 6 3 p.m. La Pintoresca Branch LibraryColor & ChillIt’s not too late to celebrate Coloring Book Day!Whatever your age – come in, relax, and coloryour heart out.Saturday, Aug. 20 2:30 p.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibraryBirthday BashWe’re having a birthday party just because! Join in the fun,decorate a party hat, make some noise, and enjoy birthdaygames and activities.Thursday, Aug. 25 3:30 p.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryNational Dog Day Picture DaySay woof! Bring your canine best friend for aportrait sitting for National Dog Day. Dogsmust be on a leash.Friday, Aug. 26 2 – 5 p.m.La Pintoresca Branch Library7
Enjoy fun, free take-and-make crafts that are simple and easy to make!Follow the instructions below to reserve your craft kit. Kits are limited to oneper participant and may be picked up at your favorite library branch. Youwill be notified by email where and when your kit is available for pickup. Kitscontain the necessary craft materials and instructions to help guide you increating the craft. Additional household items such as scissors, a stapler,glue or tape may be needed. The kits are extremely popular and availablewhile supplies last. Kits not picked up by a certain date will be released tothose on the waiting list. For all ages unless specified.Take & Make: 4th of July Ribbon WandSpread some patriotic mirth this Independence Day with a festiveribbon wand! Sign up for your kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/4th July-Wand. Sign-ups begin on July 1. Kitscan be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.Friday, July 1 While supplies lastTake & Make: JellyfishSummer is here! This jellyfish craftis a great way for kids to get creativeand run around to let off steam. Thejellyfish windsocks have long flowingtentacles that are so fun to watch billowing in the wind. Signup for your kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/PPLJelly Fish Windsock. Sign-ups begin on July 1. Kits can bepicked up at San Rafael Branch Library. For ages 2-12.Friday, July 1 While supplies lastTake & Make: Sea Animal SuncatcherCelebrate your colorful beach adventures withthis Sea Animal Suncatcher. Sign up for yourkit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/Sea Animal Sun. Sign-ups begin on July 11. Kitscan be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.Monday, July 11 While supplies lastTake & Make: Twirligig Paper SpinnerGive it a twirl! Have some summer fun makingthis vibrant paper spinner. Sign up for your kitat https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/Twirligig paper. Sign-ups begin on July 11.Kits can be picked up at Hastings BranchLibrary.Monday, July 11 While supplies last8Take & Make: Tropical Fuse BeadsMake an underwater creature with this tropicalfuse bead set! Choose from an octopus, a fishor a crab. Sign up for your kit alfusebeads. Sign-ups begin onJuly 11. Kits can be picked up at LamandaPark Branch Library. For ages 3 and up.Monday, July 11 While supplies lastTake & Make: Back to School!Sign up for a special kit to celebrate Back to School! Get apencil box to decorate and a few supplies to put in it to startschool off with your best foot forward. Sign up for your kit athttps://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/btschool. Sign-upsbegin Aug.1. Pick up your reserved kit at the branch libraryof your choice starting Aug. 8. Use the materials provided inthe kit to decorate your pencil box or come in to Hill AvenueBranch Library the week of Aug. 8-13 and use the extradecorating supplies available. For ages 5-12.Monday, Aug. 1 While supplies lastTake & Make: Fun Fleece Cat ToyCelebrate International Cat Day! Make a fun fleece cat toyfor your favorite furry companion. Sign up for your kit cattoy.Sign-ups begin on Aug. 8. Kits can be picked up at SantaCatalina Branch Library.Monday, Aug. 8 While supplies lastTake & Make: Dino-FossilsStomp out summer boredom by making your owndino fossil with a few simple ingredients. Sign upfor your kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/Dino Fossil. Sign-ups begin on Aug. 15. Kitscan be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.Monday, Aug. 15 While supplies last
Early LearnersHEALTH & FITNESSRead & PlayEnjoy a short family storytime followedself-guided play activities for ages 0-5.Mondays 10:30 a.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibrarybyPlay & LearnBring your kids to have fun learning througheducational games, music, coloring, interacting with other kidsand making new friends. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.Fridays 10:30 a.m. – noon Villa Parke Branch LibraryEARLY LEARNERSFor ages 0-5 and their caregivers unless specified.EARLY LITERACY STORYTIMESBranch storytimes may be held indoors and outdoors. Masksare recommended for children ages two and up and adults.Hand sanitizers will be available.Infant Toddler StorytimeStorytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to languageand learning! Join us for an indoor, 20-minute storytime withbooks, songs, rhymes and fun! For ages 0-2 and their caregivers.Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Lamanda Park Branch LibraryWednesdays 10:30 a.m. Allendale Branch LibraryPreschool StorytimeJoin us for 30 minutes of fun with booksand more in this weekly storytime! Enjoystories, songs and fingerplays. For ages3-5 and their caregivers.Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.Villa Parke Branch LibraryWednesdays 10:30 a.m.Santa Catalina Branch LibraryWednesdays 11 a.m. San Rafael Branch LibraryThursdays 10:30 a.m. Lamanda Park Branch LibraryThursdays 10:30 a.m. Linda Vista Branch LibrarySaturdays, July 16 & 23, Aug. 13 10:30 a.m.Hill Avenue Branch LibrarySpanish Storytime/Leéme Un CuentoJoin us for Spanish-language storytime. Lo invitamos a disfrutarde una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar avolar su imaginación con historias enespañol, música, manualidades ymucho más.Wednesdays/miércoles(Except July 13 & 27, Aug. 3) 4 p.m.La Pintoresca Branch LibrarySTEAM StorytimeLearn about and explore the world through stories,songs, fingerplays, dancing and crafts.Thursdays 10:30 a.m. La Pintoresca Branch LibraryFamily StorytimeEnjoy stories, songs, crafts and fun! For ages 3 and their caregivers.Saturdays, July 2 & 16 2:30 p.m. Linda Vista Branch LibraryWednesdays, July 13 & 27, Aug. 17 & 31 3:30 p.m.Hastings Branch LibrarySigns ‘n Storytime (American Sign Language)Join us for a fun storytime featuring a few American Sign Language(ASL) signs to learn and a craft. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.Thursday, July 7 10:30 a.m. San Rafael Branch LibraryPreschool ExplorersPreschool learners and their caregivers explore science (July 16)and art (Aug. 27) with stories and hands-on activities. For ages 3-6and their caregivers. Human Body (July 16) Art (Aug. 27)Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Santa Catalina Branch LibraryChocolate StorytimeJoin us for an afternoon of storytelling and village building,featuring stories authored by and/or about African Americans,read by Dr. Ayesha Randall.Fridays, July 29 & Aug. 26 4 p.m.La Pintoresca Branch LibraryThe Pasadena Public Library is an information center for the Pasadena community in order to preserve and encourage the freeexpression of ideas essential to an informed citizenry.A variety of highly vetted programs are presented for children and adults and they represent the research and opinions of thepresenter and do not reflect an endorsement by the City of Pasadena nor the Pasadena Public Library.9
Library KidsAges 5-12 unless specified.BOOKS & MORETelling Tales with Nick SmithPasadena Media and Pasadena Public Library have partnered to bring you “Telling Tales,”a collection of traditional folktales told by library staffer and storyteller Nick Smith. Find thesestories and more on the Library’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/pasadenalibrary).Per
Preschool Fun with Ken Frawley Join us for a fun-filled presentation . My 30 Years in Dodger Blue, Claire takes you through his 30 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. From the . and Carla Sameth will guide you as you write your own poem inspired by your visit to California state parks. Be sure to ask Carla about
