E-CONNECT | MAY 2023 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book Sale

Saturday and Sunday, May 20 & 21

Join Friends of the Altadena Library for a huge used book sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 & 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Main Library.

On Saturday, only Friends of the Library are able to shop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., but you can become a member on-site for $10. The sale is open to all from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. See you there!

Check out these Altadena Libraries eResources

No library card? No problem. You can sign up for a digital card and get automatic access to databases, online study tools, and digital reading platforms. To sign up online, visit our Catalog and click “Sign up for a library card” under the login section.

LitFest in the Dena @ Altadena Main Library Tuesday, May 2 • 6-8:30pm

6-7pm: Eric Priestley Tribute/The Enduring Legacy of Black Culture & the Arts

7:30-8:30pm: Surviving the Literary Life Panel Discussion

May the Fourth Be With You

Thursday, May 4 • 4-5pm 

Charles White Park

We will share stories, make crafts and have a special light saber demonstration from the Saber Guild. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. All ages welcome. Registration recommended but not required.

Carnegie Science Planetarium at Main Library

Friday, May 5, 1 to 5 p.m. Main Library Community Room

Explore the cosmos in a planetarium -- provided by Carnegie Science scientists -- at the Main Library Community Room. All ages are welcome. Each session is 30 minutes, but space is limited, so please sign up for the session that works for you.

May 6 is Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Library Reading Court

Come celebrate at the Altadena Library! We will be giving away Free Comic Book Day comics for children and take home craft kits while supplies last.

A Quiet Space: Evening Meditation

Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7 p.m., on Zoom

Join certified meditation instructor Amy Rutledge and the Altadena Library staff for a series of short calming sessions to practice meditation and other self-care skills. 

May 9: Self Care - Mindfulness-based meditation with self-care contemplations
May 16: Anxiety Relief - Learn healthy coping techniques for anxiety
May 23: Sleep - Wind down and get ready for a restful night
May 30: Sound Bath - Meditation body scan paired with sound healing

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Thursday, May 11, 4-5pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Join this workshop, which is led by storyteller Barbara G. Wong. Through brief stories, you can quickly learn to read and write 23 basic Chinese characters in only one hour!  It’s fast, easy & fun. (This event is recommended for children ages 5-12).

Asian American & Pacific Islander Celebration

Friday, May 12, 6:30-7:30pm

Main Library Parking Lot

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a special Lion Dance performance by the Immortals Lion Dance Team and AAPI inspired crafts for children (ages 5-12.)

Fab Lab Foundations: Your Own Personal Cricut

Saturday, May 13, 2-4pm OR Saturday, May 27, 2-4pm

Main Library Fab Lab

Break away from templates and learn how to incorporate your own designs and illustrations in your Cricut projects. 

In this Fab Lab Foundations session, you will practice creating a digital-based design element using Adobe Illustrator and preparing it for use with the Cricut. 

We encourage you to bring a clean item of clothing that you would like to upcycle – cotton or denim works best! All supplies are provided. Space is limited, and registration is required

Second Saturday: Upstream

Join us for an outdoor concert at the Main Library on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. with Upstream, Southern California's premier live reggae, Soca and Caribbean band. With a multi-talented lineup of some of the most experienced and enlightened musicians, they spread a message of love and positivity through their music. 

Due to the popularity of this event, we recommend that attendees bring their own chairs. 

The 2022-2023 Second Saturday concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Altadena Library and the Altadena Library Foundation.

Welbe Health:
Medi-Cal Application Assistance

Friday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Library

Navigating the Medi-Cal application process can be difficult and confusing. Our team at WelbeHealth is here to help. Reserve a designated time by calling Gheycell Flores at 626-596-2746. Some walk-in spots will be available. 

Mad Science: Fire and Ice

Saturday, May 20, 11am-12pm

Main Library Community Room

Join us for an interactive and educational science show presented by Mad Science. Space is limited and tickets will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Fire & Ice is an interactive show that includes fascinating science demonstrations with air pressure, fire, bubbling potions, and more. We’ll explore observations and hypotheses, and conduct experiments with “Eggbert,” an animated egg that can’t fit into his house. See how a magician makes fire appear and disappear, and then be mesmerized by ice that doesn't melt! Watch as a foggy movie effect fills the stage!

Mt. Lowe Chamber Players - Reed Quintets

Sunday, May 21 • 3 p.m. Main Library Main Floor

Join us for a free concert as the Mt. Lowe Chamber Players perform very hip, rhythmic, and energetic quintets for reed instruments. George Gershwin "Preludes," Marc Melitis "Splinter," Ton der Doest "Circusmuziek,” and John Steinmetz "Sorrow and Celebration.”

The musicians: Helen Goode (clarinet), Jim Foschia (bass clarinet), Phil O'Connor (alto sax), Catherine Del Russo (oboe), Phoebe Ray (bassoon)..

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Altadena Library and the Altadena Library Foundation.

Tea with Linda

Saturday, May 27, 11am-12pm, Main Library Community Room

Join us for tea tasting, history, and brewing techniques with Linda Louie of Bana Tea Co. Registration required.

Open Mic Night at Altadena Libraries!

Monday, May 1, 6 to 7 p.m., 
Main Library Community Room

Join us for open mic night on the first Monday of each month.

All genres and all ages welcome!

Around the World at Bob Lucas

Wednesday, May 3, 4 to 5 p.m., 
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Explore the world and visit different countries from the Bob Lucas Library. In May, we travel to Japan and have a koinobori flag craft. Registration required.

Teen Gardening Club

Saturday, May 6 & 20,

9 to 10:30 a.m., Main Library

Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to plant and tend to our vegetable garden, indoor plants, seedling greenhouse, and compost. Participants can receive volunteer service hours if enrolled in the Teen Volunteer Program.

Register through our online calendar.

May Events for All Ages

Chess Night, every Tuesday night in May, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Library Reading Court

All Ages Lego Day at Bob Lucas, Friday, May 26, 2 to 6 p.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library

May Events for Adults

Seed Library: Cultivating Healthy Soil Discussion with UC Master Gardener Nancy Chin, Saturday, May 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Altadena Community Garden, 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue

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

ChapCare Heath Insurance Enrollment Workshop, Tuesday (2nd of the month), May 9, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Library

Adult Craft Hour: Shower Steamers, Wednesday, May 17, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room, Registration required.

Adult Craft at Loma Alta: Shower Steamers, Friday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Loma Alta Park, Registration required.

Book Clubs

Saturday, May 13, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Books: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
“The Book of Phobias & Manias: A History of Obsession” by Kate Summerscale

Saturday, May 27, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Book: "The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the End of an American Family" by John Glatt

Join Our Read Local, Shop Local Program!

Read Local, Shop Local has been revamped! This updated library rewards program motivates Altadenans to visit and “check in” with a rewards card at local participating businesses to earn exclusive library district merchandise.

Participating businesses check a box on the card for each visit and display a flyer each month. In return, we feature the business in our monthly in-library display, on our webpage, and spotlight it in an issue of our eConnect newsletter. 

For full details about program benefits for both library users and local businesses, visit us at www.altadenalibrary.org/shoplocal.

Stop by these participating Read Local, Shop Local Businesses: Fair Oaks Burger and Webster's Community Pharmacy

We are a local family-owned restaurant that has been happily serving Altadena for 30+ years. Offering American, Chinese and Mexican cuisine, there is something for everyone!

Fair Oaks Burger

2560 N. Fair Oaks Avenue

Altadena, 91001

Webster's Community Pharmacy is a full-service historic neighborhood anchor, featuring a state-of-the-art pharmacy, diverse gift boutique and a USPS Post Office.  

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and always going above and beyond to meet the needs of our guests and patients.  

Webster's Pharmacy is the exclusive designer and retail outlet for the Beautiful Altadena 91001™ line of products. From the iconic license plate holder to a variety of T-shirts, you can find that perfect Altadena gift here.

Webster's Community Pharmacy

2450 N. Lake Avenue

Altadena, 91001

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