EConnect July 2024

E-CONNECT | JULY 2024 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Main Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day.

The Bob Lucas Memorial Library is currently closed for renovations.

Two Things to Do with Your Altadena Library Card This Summer!

Up your outdoor game with our new hiking backpacks (complete with hiking poles, state park pass and binoculars). Search our catalog for Library of Things at catalog.altadenalibrary.org.
Grab a slice of pizza at Prime Pizza (in Altadena), then borrow, browse, pick up and return materials at our vending machine! There's also one at the Main Library.

Sign up for our reading challenge this summer! Challenge yourself to read up to 500 minutes and help us reach our community reading goal of 500,000 minutes!

You can sign up for our summer reading challenge at the Main Library or online at AltadenaLibrary.Beanstack.org.

For details about our summer reading program, visit www.altadenalibrary.org/summer!

Lunch at the Library This Summer for Kids & Teens (ages 0-18)!

11:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – Friday
Through August 2 (except 7/4)
Altadena Main Library Community Room

We are offering free lunches for kids & teens (ages 0-18) this summer. Lunch will be served:

11:30am – 12:30pm

Monday – Friday, Now – August 2, 2024 (except 7/4)

Altadena Main Library Community Room

You do not need to sign-up, show identification, or apply. Lunch will be served on a first come, first-served basis. The library offers these healthy meals in partnership with Pasadena Unified School District through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. We hope you will come for healthy lunches, summer reading, and free activities to help young minds and bodies grow and thrive.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Indie Author Night
Tuesday, July 2 • 6-8pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Meet local authors — Courtney Deane, Chris Hill, Evan Baughfman, and Dana Hammer — and listen as they read from their best and newest works. After the reading, pick up a copy of their book and mingle with other book lovers.

Day at the Farm: Petting Zoo & Themed Crafts
Wednesday, July 3 • 10am-12pm
Main Library Parking Lot

Join us for a day at the farm with a petting zoo, a visit from LA Compost (they will be providing compost!), fun farm-themed activities, and education stations to learn about farm to table! For children ages 3-12.

All crafts and activities are while supplies last. If you'd like to take home compost, please bring your own container (up to one gallon). The compost will be provided on a first come, first-served basis.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Teen Ping Pong Championship
Tuesday, July 9 • 1-2pm
Main Library Pocket Park

Get your body moving and meet other teens at our first Ping Pong championship. We'll also have lawn games. This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Presentation

Tuesday, July 9

4-6pm
Main Library Community Room

Learn about native bees in our community from Mary Landau and Jay Weiss of the Los Angeles County Beekeepers' Association. You'll also observe live bees in an observation hive.

Recycling Is Magic
Friday, July 12
10-11am • Main Library Community Room

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle... your garbage! Through humor and magic, children will learn that garbage won't just disappear because you send it off to the dump!

Presented by Full Spectrum, a children's entertainment company.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Savoring Roots: A Journey Through Plant-Based Indigenous Culinary Traditions

Saturday, July 13 • 11am-12pm

Main Library Commuity Room

Join Dr. Claudia Serrato as she presents "Savoring Roots: A Journey Through Plant-Based Indigenous Culinary Traditions." This unique lecture and food demonstration will explore the vibrant world of plant-based nutrition through the rich traditions of Indigenous cuisine.

Space is limited, and registration is required.

Please note that this event's date has been updated since we printed the summer catalog.

Teens 2000's Glamour Shots: Syd Studios

Tuesday, July 16 • 6-8pm • Main Library Community Room

Come experience an immersive nostalgic glamour photo booth by Syd Studios - just for teens! Bring your friends and/or just treat yourself to a solo shoot. Each teen will be able to walk away with digital files as well as printed photos.

Walk-ins are welcome but try to come early! This program is for teens 13-17 years old, only.

Aquarium on Wheels: Tidepool Animal Exploration

Wednesday, July 17 • 10am-1pm • Main Library Parking Lot/Pocket Park

Join the Aquarium of the Pacific's Aquarium on Wheels to investigate and observe local tidepool animals with educators. For children ages 3-12. This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Fab Lab Gab: A Creative Social Gathering Series - Sustainability & Creativity

Saturday, July 20 • 9-10am

Main Library Reading Court

Fab Lab Gab meets seasonally to discuss various topics in relation to creativity and making. The Fab Lab Gab is open to anyone and each session will include a discussion of thematically curated readings, videos, podcasts, and other media. You are encouraged to attend even if you have not read, watched, or listened to all the curated materials. July 20: Sustainability & Creativity

One Book, One County Book Discussion

Saturday, July 20

2:30-3:30pm
Main Library Community Room

Join Altadena Library & L.A. County Libraries in a book discussion for their first ever One Book, One County initiative. Book being discussed: L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon.

One Book, One County is a community reading program bringing together 18 library districts in Los Angeles County! From June 1 - July 27, 2024.

Teen Game Rock: Video Gaming Truck
Tuesday, July 23, 1:30-3pm
Main Library Parking Lot

LA Game Rock is an immersive gaming truck experience with multiple gaming consoles. Come play games with your friends or meet other teens!

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Author Talk: Twelve Trees: How Humans Can Embrace the Living World and Its Tree Neighbors
Saturday, July 27, 2-3:30pm
Main Library Community Room

Join us for an author talk with Dr. Daniel Lewis, senior curator at The Huntington Library, who will talk about his new book "Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future." He'll discuss how humans can form better relationships with trees, and in the process, do the right thing for the planet.

Direct Animation with Echo Park Film Center!
Monday, July 29 • 6-8pm
Main Library Community Room

Learn about direct animation (or drawn-on-film animation) with the Echo Park Film Center! We will be experimenting with this style and at the end, we will see the projection of our finished work. No registration required.

Students of Tutor/Art Exhibition: The Legacy of Charles White • July 2 - August 29

Artist Reception/Art Talk
Saturday, Aug. 3 • 11am-1pm
Main Library Community Room

Showcasing the legacy of renowned California artist Charles White, the exhibit features artwork by White's students from Tutor/Art, a youth program established following the Watts Rebellion.

Amazingly, these former students, now in their 70s, have remained in contact. This will be a 50th anniversary celebration of their transformative experience under White's tutelage. The diversity of their backgrounds and lifetime trajectory is broad, but they share one thing in common: an enduring love and respect for the man who inspired them render their unique points of view into visual art.

The exhibit has special significance in Altadena given that it is the home of Charles White Park, the only public park in California named after an African American visual artist.

The exhibit is curated by Art Aids Art, an Altadena-based nonprofit arts organization co-founded by Thomas Harding and Dr. Dorothy Yumi Garcia.

July Events for All Ages

Open Mic Night

Monday, July 1 • 6-7:30pm
Main Library Community Room

Come share your work and listen to your neighbors' work.

All ages, all genres welcome.

Chess Night
Every Monday
5:30-7:30pm
Main Library Reading Court

Jump Rope! Let's Play

Wednesday, July 24
12:30-1:30pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Jump, exercise, and join in a game of double dutch!

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

July Events for Children

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Play, every Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room

Bilingual Storytime, every Thursday (except for 7/4), 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Front Lawn/Children's Room

Family Storytime at Loma Alta Park, Wednesday, July 10 & 24, 4-5 p.m., Social Hall at Loma Alta Park

Pajama Storytime, Monday, July 15, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room

DIY Birdfeeder

Friday, July 5
12:30-1:30pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Decorate your own birdfeeder so you can birdwatch from home all summer long! Supplies available on a first come, first-served basis. This program is best suited for children ages 3-12.

Summer Fun Saturday

Saturday, July 6 & 20
10:00am-4:00pm
Main Library Children's Room

Participate in a "passive program" every other Saturday this summer. Help build a puzzle, create a bookmark, or make a friend!

Build-A-Teddy Workshop

Wednesday, July 10
10:30-11:30am
Main Library Parking Lot

Bring your newest furry friend to life at the library's first teddy workshop! You will hand-stuff your new friend and put a special wish inside. No sewing is required for this simple family activity. Supplies available on a first come, first-served basis. Limit one teddy per child.

Splash & Play!

Thursday, July 11
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Join us for an after-hours water play program. We will have fun water stations, a splash pad, and a variety of water toys. Frozen treats and water will be provided. For children ages 3-12.

This is a water play activity and children may get wet. Please bring water safe clothing and a towel.

No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

Friday, July 19
12:30-1:30pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Learn how to up-cycle an old t-shirt into a tote bag! You will learn this simple no-sew technique and then decorate your stylish new bag! You are encouraged to bring your own t-shirt. The library will have a limited supply of shirts for those who need one. This program is best suited for ages 5-12.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Beach in a Bottle

Friday, July 19
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library Community Room

Join us for a simple craft with all materials provided to make a mini beach in a bottle that includes sand and shells. This craft can be enjoyed while supplies last. For children ages 5-12.

Comic Creators

Friday, July 26
12:30-1:30pm
Main Library Front Lawn

Want to create the next Dog Man? Join us at the library to craft your own comic book! We will practice storytelling through art and learn about the elements of comic art. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first come, first-served basis. This program is best suited for ages 5-12.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

Bubble Party!

Wednesday, July 31
10:30-11:30am
Main Library Front Lawn

Join us on the front lawn to explore fun bubble stations!

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

July Events for Teens

Teen Poetry Club, Saturday, July 13, 12-2pm, Main Library Small Meeting Room. Moderated by WriteGirl/Bold Ink Writers, this is a trans and LGBTQ friendly space to learn and build poetry writing skills, share your work, and get inspired.

Remainders Presents:
Teen Indigo Dyeing

Tuesday, July 2
1:00-2:30pm
Main Library Pocket Park

Join Theresa Robinett in this small group class to learn how to create an indigo dye bath with indigo dye powder and natural fabrics. Use your own fabric or we will supply cotton and silk from our inventory.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

ALD Teens x Octavia's Bookshelf

Saturday, July 20
3:00-4:00pm
Octavia's Bookshelf
1365 N Hill Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91104

Come meet us at Octavia's Bookshelf & get a special behind-the-scenes tour with Nikki High and learn about her journey as a bookstore owner.

Registration is required, and each teen will get one book.

Teen DIY Room Banner

Tuesday, July 16 • 1-2pm • Main Library Teen Space

Come make your own DIY Banner. We'll have all the supplies you'll need to vibe up your room! This is a Lunch at the Library event.

DIY Lego Printmaking for Teens

Tuesday, July 30
1:00-2:00pm
Main Library Teen Space

Explore the fun and fabulous world of printmaking! Design and create your own unique art prints using Lego dots. All materials provided.

This is a Lunch at the Library event.

July Events for Adults

Huntington Health Screenings, Monday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library

Adult Craft Hour: Capiz Shell Wind Chimes, Wednesday, July 17, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required

Adult Craft at Plant Material: Capiz Shell Wind Chimes, Friday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Plant Material 3081 Lincoln Ave, Registration required

Cozy Crafters Club, Friday, July 26, 4-6 p.m., Callisto Tea House. Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket to try a new craft you've been curious about.

English Conversation Club, Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room. Practice learning, listening and speaking English in a friendly setting.

We Invite You to Become a Literacy Tutor!

Our tutors empower adult learners by teaching basic reading, writing and functional literacy skills. After completing a self-paced, online training module and being matched with a learner, tutors and learners meet 1 to 2 hours per meeting at least once a week at the library or other location based on their schedules. Tutors must commit to a minimum of six months.

To learn more about our tutoring program, go to

www.altadenalibrary.org/literacy.

To read the inspiring story of an adult learner, visit

https://www.altadenalibrary.org/altadena-adult-learner-wins-writing-award/

True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club

Saturday, July 27

4 to 5 p.m.

Zoom

Book: The Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert’s Most Mysterious Unsolved Case by Doug Kari

SAVE THE DATE: Taste of 'Dena

Saturday, Sept. 28

Altadena Main Library

Join the Altadena Library Foundation for its annual fundraiser, a celebration to support the Altadena Libraries! Visit AltadenaLibraryFoundation.org for details!

Support Your Altadena Libraries

Altadena Library Foundation strengthens the mission and resources of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Learn more at

www.altadenalibraryfoundation.org.

The Friends of the Altadena Library stimulate public interest, assist with funding to purchase materials, and support cultural and educational programs. Become a member at

www.altadenalibrary.org/friends.