November Events at Altadena Library!

E-CONNECT | NOVEMBER 2026 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Library District (all locations) will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11,

Thursday, Nov. 26 & Friday, Nov. 27.

Fab Lab will be closed Saturday, Nov. 28 and have adjusted hours due to workshops. Please see our online calendar for details.

Altadena Library 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 7 • 11am-2pm
Bob Lucas Library

We will kick off the morning with a family storytime with special guest author Blair Imani in our children's area at 11, followed by a children’s time capsule craft and book giveaway (while supplies last). For families.

At noon, we will host a ceremony with local historical organizations, elected officials, and other special guests, followed by an historic exhibit, sweets and fun! All Ages!

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.

We Offer Notary Services in Altadena

Looking for notary services? We offer notary services:

Wednesdays, 3:00–5:30pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Services
2659 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00–5:30pm
Eaton Fire Collaboratory
540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001

Notary services will NOT be available the week of November 16.

Services are by appointment or walk-in (appointments are recommended). Please call (626) 798-0833 ext.118 to make your appointment. Visit AltadenaLibrary.org/notary for more information.

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

English Conversation Club
Every Saturday • 10-11:30am
Bob Lucas Library

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.

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.

Fall 2026 Weekly Curiosity Connection Schedule

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

Now we visit 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. (NO VISITS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23)

Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm, GROCERY OUTLET 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena
Every Tuesday (*except Nov. 3, Dec. 1), 3:00 - 5:30pm, FAIROAKS BURGER 2560 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena
Tuesday (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! • November: Baharat

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. November spice: Baharat

November Storytimes!

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 (except Nov. 26), 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library

In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club
Thru Saturday, Nov. 14

In-N-Out Burger invites children ages 4 to 12 to read five books or for 300 minutes. Sign up at the Bob Lucas Memorial Branch or at our Loma Alta Park library!

For each five books read, participants will receive a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger! Limit of three certificates per child, while supplies last.

Chess Night
Every Tuesday • 5:30-7:30pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library Reading Court

Calling all beginners and experienced players, Chess Night is back! Players of all ages and skill level are welcome. We will have chess sets available for you to discover new chess moves and make new friends.

The Reading Court is located outside of the library building, so chess night will be hosted so long as weather is permitting.

We Are Power with Joe Galarza - An Art Workshop in Resilience
Sunday, Nov. 1 • 11am-12:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Spend time exploring the concept of resilience in a trauma informed workshop that connects the painter with the world around them. Use watercolor to express yourself and create a zine to bring home.

Joe Galarza is a Xica-indio visual artist & musician from the El Sereno neighborhood on the east side of Los Angeles. He teaches art and music at correctional facilities, universities, and emergent sites of collective action like Standing Rock. Joe believes in the healing power of art, music & culture to combat societal oppression and intergenerational trauma.

Open Mic Night
Monday, Nov. 2 • 6-7:30pm
Courtyard at 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.

Music & Movement!
Friday, Nov. 6 • 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!

Sunday Morning Gumby!
Sunday, Nov. 8 • 11am-12:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Join us for a morning of select Gumby shorts and an accompanying clay craft, hosted inside Bob Lucas Memorial Library. If you've got a heart, then Gumby's a part of you! All ages invited.

Tea & Native Plants
Monday, Nov. 9 • 4:30-5:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Children will learn about Indigenous tea traditions and the cultural significance of native plants, including their connections to land and community. Participants will prepare and sample herbal teas while learning how different plants have been used by Indigenous communities. All supplies will be provided. For children ages 6-11

Adult D&D
Monday, Nov. 9 & Nov. 30 • 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.

Huntington Health - Health Screening at Bob
Tuesday, Nov. 10 • 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

Mark Your Place!
Placemats & Bookmarks
Tuesday, Nov. 10 • 4-6pm
Bob Lucas Library

Drop in program to create a laminated Thanksgiving placemat and a fall bookmark. All Ages!

Drop in to create a personalized laminated placemat for your place at the holiday table. We will use confetti, die cuts, and other collage materials. Save your place in your current book by using the same technique for a custom bookmark.

Heartthrob Hangout Book Club
Thursday, Nov. 12 • 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: "Score" by Kennedy Ryan

Teen Jam Sesh
organized by a teen volunteer!
Friday, Nov. 13 • 5-6pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Come jam with other Teens in our Teen Corner at the Loma Alta Park! BYOI *bring your own instruments (or vocals...!) We will bring the vibes, and snacks! For teens, 7th-12th grade, only!

Intro Pilates Class with Be Pilates
Friday, Nov. 13 • 6:30-7:15pm
Be Pilates - Room A, 1393 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena

Join us for an introductory pilates class with Be Pilates! Registration required. Adults 18+

Altadena Poets Laureate Series – What We Carry Forward Reading/Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 14 • 10am-1pm
Altadena Community Center

Become. Be Art. Belong.

Altadena Poets Laureate Program 2026-2027 Season.

We invite you to six writing workshops and two readings/open mics.

Come for the poems, prompts, and community.

Stay for the space to sharpen your work.

All levels welcome.

Hear Altadena voices and poets from across the region.

Put your story on the page.

Write what only you can say.

Join the 2026-2028 Altadena Poets Laureate for the launch program that will include feature poet readings, a panel & conversation, and writing workshop. Bring something to write with and in.

Hosted by Altadena Poet Laureate Community Events Rhonda Mitchell and Altadena Poet Laureate Editor-in-Chief Shahé Mankerian

Event supported by the Friends of the Altadena Library and Altadena Library Foundation

Cricut Holiday Decor Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 14 • 10:30am-12:30pm
Fab Lab at Loma Alta Park

Learn how you can use the Cricut to create 3-dimensional paper decorations to celebrate the holidays! Adults 18+

No experience necessary and all supplies will be provided. Registration required.

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 not be available for open studio hours during this time.

Dog Man Release Party!
Saturday, Nov. 14 • 1-2:30pm
Bob Lucas Library

Celebrate the release of the newest Dog Man adventure with games, crafts, activities, and plenty of fun for kids of all ages! We'll also be giving away copies of the new book while supplies last.

Silent Reading Party
Sunday, Nov. 15 • 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+

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Monday, Nov. 16 • 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

Saved by a Story: Altadena Wildfire Survivor Writing Group
Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Simmer Pot Jars
Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 4–5:30pm,
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

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

Native American Stone Jewelry for Tweens
Thursday, Nov. 19 • 4-5pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Using a stone, we will make necklaces and discuss the importance of various stones in Indigenous cultures.

Teen Volunteer Program Orientation
Thursday, Nov. 19 • 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.

Cozy Crafters @ Callisto
Friday, Nov. 20* • 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.

California Native Gardens - Care and Cultural Significance
Saturday, Nov. 21 • 10-11:30am
Bob Lucas Library

Join us in the reading garden to learn about California native gardens from Gabrielino Tongva Culture Bearer Tina Calderon and professional gardener Derya Kadipasaoglu.

Green Yuri Vol 4. Release Party for Teens!
Saturday, Nov. 21 • 2-3:30pm
Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Come join us to celebrate the release of the new Green Yuri Vol. 4! For 7th-12th graders, only! Each Teen will walk away with a free copy of the new book and chat with others while making cute art!

Registration is required!

Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown!
Sunday, Nov. 22 • 10am-12pm
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Are you a puzzler? Have you always wanted to puzzle in a competition with others for fun? We'll supply the 300 piece jigsaw puzzle, you sign up as a single or double! 18+, only!

Registration is required, light refreshment provided after program!

Each single or double team will get to take home the 300 piece jigsaw puzzle.

Ultimate winner of the timed showdown will receive a mystery 1000 piece puzzle to take home!

True Crime All The Time Virtual Book Club

Saturday, Nov. 28 • 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 Fairbanks Four: Murder, Injustice, and the Birth of a Movement" by Brian Patrick O’Donoghue (Hoopla ebook and eaudio)

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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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