September Events at Altadena Library!

E-CONNECT | SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Library District (all locations) will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

We Offer Passport Services in Altadena

Altadena Library offers passport services. Our experienced authorized agents are bilingual (English/Spanish). They process the DS-11 application only.

We provide services 7 days a week:

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm/Appointment Only @ Altadena Community Center
Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm/Appointment & Walk-Ins @ Bob Lucas Memorial Library

To make an appointment, call 626-798-2950. For more information, check out our webpage at AltadenaLibrary.org/Passports or email us at passport@altadenalibrary.org.

Reserve a 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, at any of our self-service kiosks, or by clicking here!

English Classes (English as a Second Language)
Mon-Thur Every Week • 10:30am-12pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 N Lincoln Ave

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

New Stop & Updated Curiosity Connection Schedule for Fall

Scheduled stops may be cancelled due to weather. Check our social media or online calendar for updates to the schedule!

Now we will be visiting MonteCedro the first Tuesday afternoon (don't worry, you can still see us at Fair Oaks Burger the rest of the month). Also, our Webster's Community Pharmacy stop has moved to Thursday morning.

Starting in September stop by, sign up for a library card, and check out a book!

Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm, GROCERY OUTLET 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena
Every Tuesday (*except Sep. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1), 3:00 - 5:30pm, FAIROAKS BURGER 2560 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena
Tuesday (Sep. 1, Oct. 6, Nov.3, Dec. 1), 3:00 - 5:30pm, MONTECEDRO 2212 El Molino Ave, Altadena
Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm, WEBSTER'S COMMUNITY PHARMACY 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena
Thursdays, 2:30 - 5:00pm, PRIME PIZZA 1900 Allen Ave., Altadena
Fridays, 1:30 - 4:30pm, KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena

Spice Club! • September: Herbs de Provence

Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 Lincoln

Join our Monthly Spice Club! From June through December, 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. September spice: Herbs de Provence

Storytime is Back in September!

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Mondays, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library

Toddler Storytime (walking-3), Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am, Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park
Baby Storytime (0-walking), Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library

Tween Decoden: Back to School
Thursday, Sept. 3 • 4-5pm
Bob Lucas Library

Join us for this fun tween event where we will decorate pencil cases in the decoden style. For ages 8-12. While supplies last.

Music & Movement!
Friday, Sept. 4 • 9:30-10:30am
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Music & Movement!

Through songs, dancing, and free exploration of musical instruments, little ones will develop early literacy skills and have the opportunity to discover rhythm and sound!

Out of School Book Fair for Adults
Sunday, Sept. 6 • 11am–1pm
Bob Lucas Library

Are you still chasing the feeling of your school’s annual book fair? Nostalgic for bendy pencils, scented markers, and novelty erasers? Come feel like a kid again at our Out of School Adult Book Fair!

Huntington Health - Health Screening at Bob
Tuesday, Sept. 8 • 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, Sept. 9 • 1-2:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

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

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 1pm. 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, Sept. 10 • 4:30-5:30pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Check out our newest book club and join us for a monthly discussion of a selected romance novel. This month's romance pick: "Heart the Lover" by Lily King

English Conversation Club
Every Saturday, Starts Sept. 12 • 10-11:30am
Bob Lucas Library

Join the in-person conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a welcoming and relaxed environment. All speaking levels are welcome. For adults +18.

3D Print a Custom Fidget Clicker!
Saturday, Sept. 12 • 11am-12:30pm
Altadena Library Fab Lab at Loma Alta Park

De-stress in style by learning how to 3D print and assemble a custom fidget clicker in this beginner friendly workshop! Registration is required. Supplies will be provided and no 3D printing experience is needed.

The Altadena Library Fab Lab is located in the classroom in the Loma Alta Park Gymnasium. To access the Fab Lab, enter the patio on the south side of the Gymnasium building (closest to the parking lot) and use the 3rd exterior door to the left, following the sign for the Altadena Library Fab Lab.

Please note that the Fab Lab will only be open for studio hours from 2–4pm due to the workshop.

Silent Reading Party
Sunday, Sept. 13 • 11am-12pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Join us 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. Ages 18+

Medicare Information Workshop Series

Navigating Medicare Together: A, B, C and D of Medicare, Monday, Sept. 14 • 11am, Bob Lucas Library

Medicare & Medi-Cal Explained: Costs, Coverage & Coordination, Monday, Sept. 21 • 11am, Bob Lucas Library

Protect Yourself: Understanding and Preventing Medicare Fraud, Monday, Sept. 28 • 11am, Bob Lucas Library

A representative from the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program of the Center for Health Care Rights will provide a workshop on Medicare. You will receive a general overview of Medicare and how it could apply to your situation.

Open Mic Night at Callisto
Monday, Sept. 14 • 6-7:30pm
Callisto Tea House, 1359 N. Altadena Dr.

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.

Teen Resume Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 15 • 5-6pm
Bob Lucas Library

Come learn the basics of creating your first resume or editing an existing one! All supplies and resources (& snacks) will be provided! Registration required. For Teens, 7th-12th grade, only.

Adult Crafternoon: Felt Bookmarks
Wednesday, Sept. 16 • 4–5:30pm,
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Join us for an afternoon craft and Loma Alta Park! This month, we're making felt bookmarks! Supplies are first come, first serve.

Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Thursday, Sept. 17 • 5–5:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs and tasks that suit your schedule.

In-Person Sound Bath With Amy Rutledge
Saturday, Sept. 19 • 10-11am
Loma Alta Park Gymnasium

Meditation guide Amy Rutledge will lead a free one-hour sound bath session at the Loma Alta Park Gym for adults to experience therapeutic frequencies from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, ocean drum, gong, and chimes. Please bring a mat or towel to make yourself comfortable on the floor. 18+

Author Visit: Roseanne Greenfield Thong - Reads Green is a Chile Pepper
Saturday, Sept. 19 • 2:00-3:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Join us at our Loma Alta Park location for Hispanic Heritage Month as Roseanne Greenfield Thong reads her Pura Belpré award-winning book, "Green is a Chile Pepper." Free signed books will be available while supplies last. A short writing workshop will follow for those who are interested.

DIY Matchbox Shrines
Sunday, Sept. 20 • 1:00-2:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Bob Lucas by creating a shrine or nicho, in Mexican folk art. Design your shrine to take home and display.

Adult D&D
Monday, Sept. 21 • 6-8pm
Odyssey Games, 1795 E Colorado Bl

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.

AI Essentials Workshop with Bridge the Digital Divide
Monday, Sept. 21 • 6-7:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Lotería at the Van
Tuesday, Sept. 22 • 3:30–5pm
Fair Oaks Burger, 2560 Fair Oaks

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Altadena Library.

Come play a round of Lotería with us at Fair Oaks Burger and maybe win a prize (while supplies last).

Winners will receive a giftcard to a local business.

All ages are welcome.

Tween Poetry Workshop with Author Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Thursday, Sept. 24 • 4-5:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Join us at the Bob Lucas Library as award-winning children's book author Roseanne Greenfield Thong teaches a poetry workshop first reading her book, "Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World," and then using it as a source of inspiration to teach tweens how to write their own poems. For ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration required.

Cozy Crafters @ Callisto
Friday, Sept. 25 • 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.

Bilingual Storytime with Mamá Maestra
Saturday, Sept. 26 • 10:30-11:15am
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Join us for a special Bilingual Storytime with Mamá Maestra at the Bob Lucas Library! Enjoy stories, songs, and activities in Spanish. A 15-minute self-guided playtime follows storytime. Children ages 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome.

ALD Teens x Remainders Screen Printing
Saturday, Sept. 26 • 1-2:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn the fundamentals of screen printing from Jenny Lounibos using handmade themed screens constructed from upcycled fabric and embroidery hoops.

This session introduces stencil-based printing and repeating imagery while keeping the process approachable and tactile. The focus is on experimentation rather than precision, making screen printing accessible, flexible, and fun. Registration required.

For 7th-12th graders, only!

True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club

Saturday, Sept. 26 • 4-5pm

Zoom

Join us for a virtual book club meeting the 4th Saturday of every month to discuss a true crime title.

Book: "The Butterfly Thief" by Walter Marsh

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Monday, Sept. 28 • 5–7pm
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Want to find out more about our Board? Join our regular meeting of the Altadena Library Board of Trustees in person or virtually at https://www.youtube.com/AltadenaLibrary

Mindfulness Calligraphy Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 5:30-7:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Learn the basics of hand lettering in this meditative calligraphy workshop led by professional calligrapher Aspacía Kusulas! All materials will be provided. Beginners welcome, registration required.

Calligraphy practice transcends writing; it becomes a meditative journey where mind, body, and spirit unite. Engage fully and experience the mindful harmony of being present in every stroke. Adults 18+.

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600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, CA 91001

Phone: (626) 798-0833

Closed for renovation
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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