April Events at Altadena Library!

E-CONNECT | APRIL 2025 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Main Library is now open.
The Bob Lucas Memorial Library is currently closed for renovations.

2025 Board of Trustees Vacancy

The Altadena Library Board of Trustees announces a vacancy and will make an appointment to fill that seat.

Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025.

The Board of Trustees is accepting applications from anyone who would like to serve on the board for the two-year term ending on December 4, 2026.

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 April 28, 2025. Please note that if you are temporarily displaced due to the Eaton Fire and intend to return to Altadena as your primary residence, you may apply.

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 3. 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. Monday, April 14, 2025. The board will interview potential candidates at a Special Board Meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. 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/2025-board-vacancy.

Want to find out more about our Board?

Join us for a special meeting to appoint a trustee to a vacant board seat on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room.

Or come to the next regular meeting of the Altadena Library Board of Trustees on Monday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
(in person) Main Library Community Room
(virtual) https://www.youtube.com/AltadenaLibrary

The Bob Lucas Library Renovation Is Coming Along!

The renovation and expansion of the Bob Lucas Memorial Library is about 80% complete, and the branch is scheduled to open in Summer 2025! Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Library Operational Updates!

Drop by to use a computer, check out books and other materials, or print important documents (up to 20 B&W pages free).

If you had library materials that were destroyed in the fire, please let us know in person or by calling the Main Library at 626-798-0833 during operating hours.

The Friends of the Altadena Library are not accepting any used book donations at this time.

Add Your Wish to the Altadena Wishing Tree in April!

As we welcome our community back to the library, we invite you to share your hopes and dreams for the future of Altadena. Visit the library during our open hours from April 1 to 30, write down your wish for our community on a provided tag, hang the tag on our Wishing Tree.

Celebrate National Library Week with the Altadena Libraries!
April 7-12, 2025

Celebrate National Library week with us April 7-12! We'll be offering:

three library-themed storytimes
Baby Storytime (Monday, April 7, 10:30am, Community Room)
Bilingual Evening Storytime (Monday, April 7, 6pm, Children's Room)
Toddler Storytime (Thursday, April 10, 10:30am, Community Room)
a library-themed trivia contest for adults and teens
a self-directed Storybook Scavenger Hunt for children 3-12
a comic book page for teens to complete that answers the question: "What draws you to the Altadena Library?"
and two fun all-ages events (see below)

Drawn Into the Library: A Comic Writing Workshop
Wednesday, April 9 • 4-5pm Main Library Community Room

Come join us for a comic workshop led by the author of Ride Scare, Elinor Bonifant! All ages are welcome! Space is limited and registration required.

Live Portrait Drawings
Thursday, April 10
3:30-4:30pm
Main Library Reading Court

Hand Follows Eye Studio will have artists at the library to perform live portrait drawings. Swing by to get yours!

English Classes (English as a Second Language)
Monday-Thursday every week • 10:30am-12pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2889 N Lincoln Ave

Build your English fluency to help work through everyday situations. Our casual, small group sessions are designed for beginning English learners. Classes are free and in person. To sign up, call (626) 798-0833 x 102.

Open Mic Night
Monday, April 7 • 6-7:30pm
Main Library Community Room

Come share your music, story, or latest spoken word poem! We'll spend the evening cheering on our neighbors' work. All ages and genres welcome.

The Caregiving Games
Tuesday, April 8
6-7:30pm
Main Library Community Room

'The Caregiving Games' were created by Rene(e) as they watched their grandfather struggling with dementia and stroke recovery and wanted to find ways to keep him engaged, strengthened and relearning, in a fun way, with whatever was already in the house or inexpensive/easy to obtain.

In addition to those goals being met, playing the games led to a deeper connection between the two of them and now Rene(e) wants to share them with other caregivers in the hopes that they, and those they are caring for, can experience similar.

Join us for a NEW Book Club: Heartthrob Hangout!

Thursday, April 10 • 4:30-5:30 pm • Main Library Small Meeting Room

Book: "Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors" by Sonali Dev

Second Saturday: Blue Breeze Band

Join us for a free indoor concert on the Second Saturday of the month. This month, we will host the Blue Breeze Band. The concert begins at 6:30pm! Registration is required, and this concert is indoors.

The Blue Breeze Band electrifies events throughout the United States with their dynamic blend of Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Blues. Their versatile sound and charismatic stage presence captivate audiences of all ages.

Altadena Phone Photo Contest 2024 Closing Artist Reception
Tuesday, April 15 • 5-6pm
Main Library Reading Court

In August 2024, Altadena Heritage invited all members and the community at large to participate in a phone photo contest in the themes of:

architecture
landscapes
lifestyles
animals
people

Join us for the artist closing reception to celebrate winners and honorable mentions.

Poetry Zine Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 1-3pm
Main Library Community Room

We're making zines! Come celebrate National Poetry Month with this zine-making workshop. Bring poetry you love, poetry you've written, or come with no plan at all. Registration is required.

Indie Author Night
Tuesday, April 22 • 6:30-8:00pm
Main Library Community Room

Listen to local authors read from their works. Meet them, get copies of their book after the reading and mingle with other book lovers.

New Parent Infant Feeding Support Group
Wednesday, April 23 • 10-11am
Main Library Community Room

The New Parent Infant Feeding Support Group is a monthly meeting space for local new parents to gather and ask questions about infant feeding and breastfeeding/chestfeeding in a supportive, inclusive, and nonjudgmental setting.

You will get the opportunity to ask any questions or concerns you have about new parenthood and infant feeding and receive appropriate advice from Rachel Paul, a registered nurse and a board certified lactation consultant, and open support from other attendees.

Altadena Poets Laureate Present
Poetry & Cookies
Saturday, April 26 • 4-6pm
Main Library Main Floor

Join us for the annual Poetry & Cookies event with our 2024-2026 Poets Laureate and others.

Altadena Co-Poet Laureate Lester Graves Lennon is the poetry editor for Rosebud magazine and is the author of three poetry collections: The Upward Curve of Earth and Heavens (2001), My Father Was a Poet (2013) and Lynchings: Postcards from America (2022). He has lived in Altadena with his family since 1992.

Altadena Co-Poet Laureate Sehba Sarwar (she/her) is a novelist (Black Wings, Veliz Books, 2019) and poet published in Asia: Magazine of Asian Literature, Poetry in English from Pakistan, Callaloo and elsewhere. She has received awards through LA’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Pasadena’s Cultural Affairs Division, Mid-America Arts Alliance amidst others.

April Events for All Ages

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

April Events for Children

Children's Seasonal Craft (ages 6-12), Wednesday, April 16, 4-5 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required

Crafternoon for Kids! (ages 6-12), Tuesday, April 19, 4-5 p.m., Main Library Community Room

Baby Storytime & Play, Every Monday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Main Library Community Room

Bilingual Evening Storytime, Every Monday, 6-6:30 p.m., Main Library Children's Area

Toddler Storytime, Every Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Main Library Community Room

Let's Dance

Saturday, April 19 • 11am-12pm • Main Library Community Room

Join us for a fun and engaging introductory dance workshop led by an instructor from the Let's Dance! program!

This exciting initiative aims to promote dance as a vibrant art form, giving every child the chance to learn and express themselves through movement.

Space is limited and registration required. For ages 6-11.

This workshop is designed for beginner dancers and will introduce various dance styles and terms, helping kids develop a deeper appreciation for dance. At the end of the session, youth will be able to show off a short dance routine to their adults!

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing.

Fruit-Powered Clock

A Science Experiment on Electricity

Tuesday, April 22
4-5pm
Main Library Community Room

We will learn a bit about electricity and what creates charge to power up different devices. Using our knowledge, we will use different fruits and vegetables as batteries to power a digital clock. What edible item has the most electric charge?

For kids ages 6-12. Registration is required.

January Events for Teens

Teen Poetry Club, Saturday, April 12, 12-2pm, Main Library Teen Space. 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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation, Thursday, April 17, 5-5:30 p.m., Main Library Teen Space. Teens (ages 13-18) are invited to volunteer and can earn service hours. Drop-ins welcome! Learn more at https://www.altadenalibrary.org/teens.

Teens Take Up Space! Autism Acceptance Month

Friday, April 4 • 5-6pm • Main Library Teen Space

Teens! Take Up Space! This month, come by to the Teen Space to help create an interactive display for the library focusing on Autism Acceptance Month! All teens (ages 13-18) are welcome to join!

Volunteer hours given to those who are part of the volunteer program. Not a part of the program and you're 13-18 years old? Fill out our teen volunteer application. www.altadenalibrary.org/teens

The Constellations Project w/ Side Street Projects

Saturday, April 5 • 12-2:30pm • Main Library Teen Space

The Constellations Project is a queer intergenerational storytelling project.

In these queer youth (open to ages 13-19 years old) art workshops, students will:

collaborate with a queer working artist
connect with queer elders
have the opportunity to exhibit their work in two art exhibitions in 2025.

Intro to D&D w/ Chase Chauffe

Saturday, April 12 • 2-3:30pm Main Library Community Room

Teens (13-18 years old), join Game Master Chase Chauffe in this introduction to role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

You'll learn how to get your games started with four world-building activities.

All supplies will be provided. No registration necessary.

April Events for Adults

Huntington Hospital Health Screenings, Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library

Adult Craft Hour: Gallery Glass, Wednesday, April 16, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Reading Court Registration required

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.

Cozy Crofters Club, Friday, April 25, 4 to 6 p.m., Callisto Tea House

True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club

Saturday, April 26

4 to 5 p.m.

Zoom

Book: "A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue" by Dean Jobb

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.