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The Altadena Main Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.
The Bob Lucas Library is currently closed for renovation.
 

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
ALTADENA POETRY REVIEW: ANTHOLOGY 2025
Open Submission Period: 
October 1 to December 15, 2024
Calling all writers in Southern California!
Lester Graves Lennon, co-Poet Laureate of Altadena Library District & Editor of the 2025 Anthology, and Sehba Sarwar, co-Poet Laureate for programming, invite poets to submit their work for consideration for online publication in the Altadena Poetry Review 2025. The submission window will be open from October 1 to December 15, 2024. The Anthology will be available, online, beginning in Spring 2025. All submitted poems must be edited and in final, error-free form.
 
The following guidelines must be followed precisely in order for any submission to be considered: 
 
1. Submit 1 to 2 poems, with each poem on a separate page as follows:
  • Maximum length of any poem: one page, one side of page only.
  • Font: 12 pt. Times Roman OR Palatino Linotype throughout.
  • Single-spaced except when stanza breaks or line breaks require double-spacing.
  • Title of poem written in capital letters at top of its page.
  • Your name written at the end of the poem, at the bottom of the page. INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AFTER YOUR NAME for quick access to you in case we have questions.
  • Write ONE email as described below, and attach your poems to this email. 
 2. Submissions must be sent to this email address: Altadenapoetryreview@gmail.com
 3. The subject line of your email will be: ANTHOLOGY SUBMISSION.
 4. Do NOT submit an author bio at this time.
 
➢ Your submission can be on any topic.
➢ The submissions can be previously published or unpublished, but YOU must own the copyright.
➢ Previously published work must include, below your name at the bottom of the page, where and when it was previously published (name of book or journal; date of publication; press, if applicable).
 
You will be notified of the status of your submission(s) no later than February 15, 2025. All decisions are final. Thank you very much for your interest and participation.
 

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Altadena Library!
 
Gabrielino Tongva: Creation Story & Sage Wrapping
Saturday, Nov. 2, 11:00am-1:00pm, Main Library Community Room
Chairwoman Goad will share knowledge of the Tongva people and where they came from. During this story, you will wrap sage bundles, after a discussion about white sage and its medicinal properties. Learn how to germinate to grow your own, and take seeds home.
 
Native American Dance with Ben Hale
Friday, Nov. 15, 4:00-5:00pm, Main Library Community Room
In brilliant, authentic regalia, Ben Hale introduces a variety of dances and stories from tribes across North America. A few of the several dances presented include: the Eagle Dance, Horse Dance, Grass Dance, and the ever popular Hoop Dance.
 
Gabrielino Tongva: Tobacco Prayer Ties
Saturday, Nov. 16, 11:00am-1:00pm, Main Library Community Room
Council Woman Neminski will teach us the significance of tobacco to the Tongva people, its usage, and how to gather and grow our own. She will then show us how to create a prayer tie and why we make these ties.
 
Gabrielino Tongva: Pictograph Rock Painting
Saturday, Nov. 30, 11:00am-1:00pm, Main Library Community Room
Council Woman Murillo will teach us the significance of pictographs in Tongva culture, and what the Tongva use to paint and create art. Rocks will be gathered from natural resources. Each participant will paint their rock art that describes an important event in their lives, their family, or simply who they are as a person.
 

 
Neighbors Empowering Youth Pathway to Success Tutoring/Volunteers Needed
Starts Monday, Nov. 11
Jackie Robinson Community Center 
1020 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
 

 
Pasadena Village: Village Connections Coffee & Poetry Gathering
Thursday, Nov. 14 • 2pm
Washington Park Community House
700 E. Washington Ave., Pasadena
 

 
Free Electronics Recycling
Saturday, Nov. 16 & Sunday, Nov. 17
8am-3pm
Grocery Outlet Altadena
 

 
St. Elizabeth Catholic School Presents: The Market Harvest Festival
Saturday, Nov. 16 • 11am-6pm
St. Elizabeth School, 1840 N. Lake Ave., Altadena
 

Food, music, food, vintage market, live bingo games, bounce house, dunk tank, and live entertainment. Upstream performs from 12-2pm!

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year Nomination
Due by Nov. 20.

Apply for Citizen & Business of the Year by Nov. 20. Learn more and find applications here.

DooDah Parade
Sunday, Nov. 24 • 11am
Parade begins at Raymond Ave & Holly St.

Get Ready for Holiday Sip and Shop
Friday, Dec. 6 • 5-9pm
Mariposa Junction @ Mariposa St. & Lake Ave.

Sign Up! The Constellations Project
Saturday, Dec. 7 • 12-2:30pm

Join Us for a Community Toy Drive hosted by Altadena Library's Teen Leadership Council
Wednesday, Nov. 20 to Tuesday, Dec. 10
Altadena Main Library

All donations must be new and not gift wrapped. Please note that donations must be appropriate for 0-18 year olds. Donations will be distributed evenly between Five Acres and Sycamores: a better life, two organizations that work with/for youth in foster care in Altadena/Pasadena.

FINDING PEACE OF MIND THROUGH FORGIVNESS & RECONCILIATION
Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 12:15pm
Connect 2 Rise, 2594 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
 
JOIN US FOR A FREE PRESENTATION WHICH WILL OFFER A NOTION OF FORGIVENESS THAT AFFIRMS BOTH THE NEED FOR GRIEVING AND FOR JUSTICE, AND EXPLAINS HOW FORGIVENESS IS USUALLY MORE THERAPEUTIC FOR THE "FORGIVER" THAN THE "FORGIVEN." 
 
REGISTER AT WWW.PASADENAVILLAGE.ORG OR CALL 626-765-6037. 
 
Pasadena Village flyer

Altadena Poets Laureate: Chewing on the Alphabet and Stealing from the Best
Poetry workshop with former LA Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson
Saturday, Dec. 14 • 11am-1pm
Altadena Main Library Community Room
Lynne Thompson served as the fourth Los Angeles Poet Laureate and received a Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. She is the author of four collections of poetry: Beg No Pardon, winner of the Perugia Press Prize and the Great Lakes Colleges New Writers Award. During this workshop, we’ll look at and discuss the work of poets who have employed a variety of strategies to craft poems and how you may adopt—and even subvert them—to write your own!
Altadena Poets Laureate flyer

Melodia Mariposa's Third Annual Holiday Concert
Thursday, Dec. 19 • 6pm
Altadena Town & Country Club
Melodia Mariposa presents our all-star orchestra of LA's best musicians, conducted again by the amazing Larry Blank. Mezzo Soprano Suzanna Guzmán also returns to thrill with her singing of classic pieces and holiday treats. There is a cash bar and appetizers before the concert and a champagne toast at the end. Additional soloists and the final program will be announced soon, but get your tickets early as we expect a sell out crowd this year! Tickets $65 ($20 for students) - 20% Discount for Melodia Mariposa members
  • Doors open at 6pm
  • Concert starts at 7pm
  • Cash bar, appetizers and champagne toast
  • Kindly supported by the Altadena Town and Country Club
Melodia Mariposa Holiday Concert Flyer

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Altadena Main Library

600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA  91001

Phone: (626) 798-0833

Monday & Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday – Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy

Center

2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA  91001

Phone: (626) 798-8338

Temporarily closed for renovation

 

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