The Main Library will close early on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. for the Christmas Tree Lane Winter Festival & Lighting Ceremony.
 
The Main Library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 & Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.
 
The Main Library will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, New Year's Day.
 

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➢ The submissions can be previously published or unpublished, but YOU must own the copyright.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.

 

2024 Board of Trustees Vacancy

The Altadena Library Board of Trustees announces a vacancy and will make an appointment to fill that seat.
 
The Board of Trustees is accepting applications from anyone who would like to serve on the board for the two-year term starting on December 16, 2024.
 
Applicants must be at least 18, a resident of Altadena and registered to vote in Altadena. The chosen candidate will be sworn in at the Regular meeting on January 27, 2025. 
 
The current seat is for the two-year unexpired term ending 12/4/2026. Please note this seat is at-large, but that in 2026 this seat will only be open to residents in the Altadena Library District Area 4. If you have questions about this, please call (626) 798-0833 ext. 118.
 
The board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month; this unpaid, volunteer position involves budgetary and policy oversight as well as high-level strategic decision-making for the Altadena Library District. Interested parties should submit:
 
Letter of intent
Resume
Certification of Qualifications Form
 
These documents must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2024. The board will interview potential candidates at a Special Board Meeting to be held in January 2025 (exact date TBA). Each candidate will be given 3 minutes to make a statement and will then be asked to answer 3 questions, which will be provided to candidates in advance of the meeting.
 
For details about applying, visit https://www.altadenalibrary.org/news/2024-board-vacancy.
 
Want to find out more about our Board?
Come to the next meeting: 
Altadena Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.
(in person) Main Library Community Room
(virtual) https://www.youtube.com/AltadenaLibrary

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Presents

Spread the Joy This Holiday Season: Sponsor a Family 

All Forms should be submitted by Dec. 6

Learn more and sign up at
ywcagp.org/hope-for-the-holiday

Holiday Sip and Shop

Friday, Dec. 6 • 5-9pm
Mariposa Junction @ Mariposa St. & Lake Ave.

Holiday Sip, Shop and Stroll

Friday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec. 8
Altadena, California

 

 

Open Studio & Artists Marketplace

Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 • 10am-4pm 

3061 Ridgeview Dr.

 

Christmas Tree Lane Association Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival

Saturday, Dec. 7 • 3-9pm 

Lighting Ceremony: 6pm

Altadena Main Library (600 E. Mariposa)

 

Altadena Chamber of Commerce/Foothill Family: Making Seasons Brighter!

 

Altadena Chamber is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit Foothill Family.

Drop off toys at the:

 

Altadena Community Center

730 E. Altadena Dr.

 

Donate to help purchase gifts for families in need. Or purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist. Together, we can create unforgettable memories that will treasured for years. Join us in embracing the SPIRIT OF GIVING!

Holiday Clothing Drive hosted by Teen Leadership Council
Tuesday, Dec. 10 • 5-6pm
Main Library Teen Space

Join Us for a Community Toy Drive hosted by Altadena Library's Teen Leadership Council

Donature until Tuesday, Dec. 10

Altadena Main Library

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. 

 

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!

Saturday, Dec. 14 • 1-4pm

Woodbury-Story House

 

 

Mt Lowe Chamber Players
The Robert Kyle Quintet
Sunday, Dec. 15 • 3:00-4:30pm
Altadena Main Library 

 

Help us welcome the Mt Lowe Chamber Players back!
 
Saxophonist/flutist/percussionist/composer and former Altadenan Robert Kyle will perform a program of Latin, Brazilian and straight-ahead Jazz with his quintet. This concert will provide a rare opportunity to experience the intimacy and spontaneity of this art form and to learn more about this genre.
 
Chad Edwards (piano), Rob Kyle (saxes/flute), Nolan Shaheed (trumpet), Larry Steen (bass), Kevin Winard (drums)

Altadena Town Council Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 17 • 5-9pm
Rose Bowl Stadium 

Join us for the December Town Council Meeting and annual Holiday Party at the Rose Bowl this year.  The event will include free tours of the Rose Bowl, and space is limited. To reserve your spot (there are still a few left), go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/altadena-holiday-celebration-2024-tickets-1083132110299

 

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

Ending Well: Get Your Ducks in a Row!

 

Second Saturday Comes Back in January!