May Events at Altadena Library!

E-CONNECT | May 2026 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Library District (both locations) will be closed on Wednesday, May 20, and Monday, May 25.

Our Fab Lab is now open in the classroom in the Loma Alta Park gym! See our webpage

for hours, membership and equipment. Workshops can impact open studio hours, check our online calendar details.

You Still Have Time to Join the One Book, One Coast Book Club, April 1 - May 31

Altadena Library is part of One Book, One Coast, a community reading program that brings together library systems from California, Washington (state), and Oregon. Participating libraries read & discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

From April 1 - May 31, we invite our patrons to check out a physical or digital copy of this critically acclaimed graphic memoir. You can check out a digital copy through cloudLibrary or hoopla at https://www.altadenalibrary.org/digitalreading or check out a physical copy through our catalog at https://catalog.altadenalibrary.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=208132&query_desc=they%20called%20us%20enemy

Furoshiki as Japanese History
Tuesday, May 12 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Loma Alta Park Multipurpose Room, 3330 Sunset Ridge Rd.
Learn cloth wrapping techniques in this hands-on lesson & book discussion. Registration required

Memories of Heart Mountain
Saturday, May 16 • 1-3 p.m.
Altadena Community Center, 730 E Altadena Dr.
Hear Sam Mihara discuss his family’s experience in American concentration camps during World War II.

Reserve a Meeting Room at Bob Lucas Library!

Meeting rooms (maximum capacity either 3 or 8 people) are available for use by patrons who have a valid library card and are 13 years or older. Room reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, and you can reserve for two (2) hours maximum per day.

Sign-ups are taken in-person at the Bob Lucas Information Desk, in our library app, or at any of our self-service kiosks.

Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 is in Altadena & Pasadena Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Our mobile library, Curiosity Connection Vol. 2, will be at FIVE scheduled stops:

Every Tuesday, 10am-12:30pm, Grocery Outlet on Lake
Every Tuesday, 3-5:30pm, at Fair Oaks Burger
Every Thursday, 10am-12:30pm, Triangle Park at Lake and Altadena Dr.
Every Thursday, 2:30-5pm, Prime Pizza
Every Friday, 2-5pm, Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. in Pasadena’s Brookside Park

At Kidspace, families and children can sign up for a library card, check out or return books, grab library swag and flyers for upcoming events, and enjoy an outdoor reading space near our van. Families will also receive $3 off Kidspace admission for up to 4 guests when they sign up for a library card.

Kidspace opens its doors for free from 2 to 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Advance reservations for Free First Fridays are recommended, and tickets are released approximately 2 weeks prior to the date. Visit kidspacemuseum.org for availability.

Spice Club! • May: Oregano

Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 Lincoln

Join our Monthly Spice Club! From January through May, visit the Bob Lucas Library to pick up a spice kit during regular business hours. Monthly kits consist of a spice sample and 2 recipe cards to try cooking with the featured spice at home. While supplies last.

May spice: Oregano

English Classes (English as a Second Language)
Mon-Wed every week • 10:30am-12pm

Adult Literacy Book Club
Every Thursday • 10:30am-12pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 N Lincoln

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.

Music & Movement
Friday, May 1 • 9:30am
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave.

May Storytimes

Baby Storytime (0-walking), Thursday, May 7, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library
Toddler Storytime (walking-3), Tueday, May 12, 9:30-10:15am, Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Monday, May 18, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library
Family Storytime, Wednesday, May 27, 5:00-5:30pm, Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Open Mic Night
Monday, May 4
6-7:30pm
Courtyard outside the Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

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.

Zodiac Animals for Movers Printmaking Party!
with Nguyen-Griffin Creatives
Friday, May 8 • 4-5pm
Bob Lucas Library

Join local author Peggy Nguyễn and illustrator Elliot Griffin for a English & Vietnamese reading of "Zodiac Animals for Movers" and experiment with cyanotype printmaking while partying to Saigon Soul!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with local author Peggy Nguyễn and illustrator Elliot Griffin with an interactive English and Vietnamese reading of their picture book, Zodiac Animals for Movers. Then harness your spirit animal and experiment with cyanotype printmaking while partying to Saigon Soul! Registration is required as supplies are limited.

Suminagashi Water Marbling for Teens
Saturday, May 9
1-2:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, come learn the techniques of Suminagashi Water Marbling aka "Floating Ink." Registration is required! For Teens 8th-12th grade, only.

Huntington Health - Health Screening at Bob
Tuesday, May 12 • 10am-12pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Come and receive free health counseling and screenings by a registered nurse.

No appointment/registration is necessary.
Personal health guidance
Hypertension (high blood pressure) screening
Diabetes (high blood sugar) risk assessment and screening (min. 2 hour fasting)
Medical and social services and referrals
Health promotion literature and resources

Saved by a Story: Altadena Wildfire Survivor Writing Group
Wednesday, May 13 • 2-3:30pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Join Saved by a Story's free, prompt-driven community writing group for survivors of the Altadena wildfire.

Come together in community to write about the cherished places we have been, what we have lost (and found), and how we will chart a way forward. Ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in this non-judgmental and creative environment.

Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled, as we start the group promptly at 2pm. Bring a notebook (nothing fancy) and a pen.

Saved by a Story is a non-profit that hosts free community writing workshops for under-resourced and under-served populations to empower voices and build connection.

Heartthrob Hangout Book Club
Thursday, May 14 • 4:30-5:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Check out our newest book club and join us for a monthly discussion of a selected romance novel. This month's romance pick: "Say You'll Be Mine" by Naina Kumar

Coloring with Cats at Tailtown Cats
Friday, May 15 • 5-6pm
Tailtown Cats, 1780 E. Washington Blvd

Join the library for a relaxing afternoon of cat snuggles and coloring at Tailtown Cats!

Tail Town Cats in Pasadena is a fun, feline-centric event space that houses 30-40 adoptable rescue cats. Join the library for this free event to unwind from the week; whether you get creative with coloring, or simply get to know the cats, it's sure to be a calming time. Supplies will be provided!

Registration and release form are required.

Silent Reading Party
Sunday, May 17 • 11am-12pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Join us at the Bob Lucas Library, Sunday, May 17 for our Silent Reading party. We provide the space for you to catch up on your TBR list in quiet solitude. Spend 45 minutes reading alongside other community members in our lovely Reading Garden and for the last 15 minutes, you can choose (or not) to share what you just read. Agest 18+

Want to find out more about our Board?

Join our Regular Meeting of the Altadena Library Board of Trustees on Monday, May 18 at 5pm in person at Altadena Community Center (730 Altadena Dr.) and virtually at
https://www.youtube.com/AltadenaLibrary

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Monday, May 18
6-7:30pm
Odyssey Games, 1795 E Colorado, Pasadena

Register for a game of adventure and fun! Beginners and seasoned players welcome. We'll be playing at Odyssey Games in the private game room upstairs.

Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, May 21, 5-5:30pm,
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Teens (ages 13-18) are invited to volunteer and can earn service hours. Drop-ins welcome! Learn more at https://www.altadenalibrary.org/teens

Cozy Crafters
Friday, May 22
4-6pm
Callisto Tea House,
1359 N. Altadena Dr.

Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We'll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you've been working on.

Kids Art Workshop
with Girl Scout Troop 7171

Saturday, May 23 • 10:30-11:30am

Bob Lucas Library

Come join Girl Scouts from Troop 7171 for a fun art workshop as they introduce their Free Little Art Gallery to the Altadena community as their Girl Scout Silver Award! For children ages 3-5.

Activities include:

tie-dye coffee filters
pasta jewelry
felt butterflies
read-aloud of 'Should I Share My Ice Cream' by Mo Williams

Spring Mini Terrariums for Tweens!
Saturday, May 23
2-3pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Tweens 8-12 are invited to celebrate spring by creating your own mini terrarium!
Design a tiny living world using plants, soil, and decorations and take it home to take care of!

Teen Leadership Council
Saturday, May 23 • 3-4:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Join this year’s Spring cohort (Teens 13-18 years, only)! As a group, we will work together over 3 months to collectively identify social issues Altadena teens and other community members face.

Every month, we will find creative ways to take action through community service as well as plan out our summer programs! Receive volunteer hours if you are a part of the Teen Volunteer Program. Drop in any of these dates or come to all 3:3/18/26, 4/15/26, 5/23/26

True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club

Saturday, May 23 4-5 p.m.

Zoom

Book: "TThe Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions" by Jonathan Rosen

Teen DIY Compact Folding Mirror @ Lumee

Thursday, May 28 • 4-6pm

Lumee, 696 E Colorado (Arcade Lane Plaza), Suite 7

Come decorate your own DIY Compact Folding Mirror @ Lumee! Registration is required, for 8th - 12th graders, only! Lumee 696 E Colorado (Arcade Lane Plaza), Suite 7, Pasadena

Adult Crafternoon
Thursday, May 28
4-5:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Join us for an afternoon craft at Loma Alta Park. This month, we'll make book nooks!

Walking Altadena (UCLA) Exhibition

Saturday, May 30 • 10am-12pm

Bob Lucas Library

In partnership with UCLA/Dept of Architecture, we are hosting Walking Altadena (UCLA), an immersive 2-hour exhibition with student work and presentations that reimagine Altadena’s historic walking tour under post-fire conditions as a way to support public knowledge-sharing and community recovery. All ages.

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Phone: (626) 798-0833

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as of Feb. 1, 2026

Bob Lucas Memorial

Library & Literacy Center

2659 Lincoln Avenue

Altadena, CA 91001

Phone: (626) 798-8338

Monday – Thursday:
10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday:
10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Altadena Library
at Loma Alta Park*
3330 N. Lincoln Avenue
Altadena, California 91001

Phone: (626) 798-0833

Monday – Thursday:
10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday & Saturday:
10:00am – 5:00pm

*Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System.

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