E-CONNECT | NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Libraries will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Altadena Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 & 24, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Vote for Altadena Town Council in November!

Saturday, Nov. 4, 10am-3pm OR or Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11am-3pm 
Bob Lucas Library & Prime Pizza (Saturday only)
Main Library (both days) 

Altadena Library Lending Meets Vending

We invite you to check out our latest outreach innovation, library vending machines. We recently unveiled one vending machine at Prime Pizza in Altadena, and we have one temporarily housed at the Main Library as we search for a permanent home for it in west Altadena. 

Use your library card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to borrow, browse, pick up and return books and other materials. 

We continue to look for new ways to connect with and provide services to our community. Learn more at: altadenalibrary.org/vending-machines.

We're happy to announce the launch of our Homebound Delivery Service program, where we deliver library materials to the homes of eligible Altadena residents.

Homebound Delivery Service is available only to Altadena residents who are unable to visit the library due to an illness or injury that restricts their ability to leave their place of residence, except with the aid of a supportive device or assistance of another person, the use of special transportation, or if leaving home is medically discouraged. 

For more information or to request the service, go to altadenalibrary.org/homebound.

Celebrate Native American Heritage & Culture

Native American Dance and Culture with Ben Hale at Bob!

Wednesday, Nov. 8 • 3:30-4:30pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library

A member of the Navajo tribe from Arizona, Ben Hale will recreate the experience of an intertribal gathering, an exhibition of dances, relaying what each song, dance, and clothing choice represent, their connection to origin stories and oral histories, and ceremonial significance.

This is an all-ages program.

Hoop Dancing with Eric Hernandez

Tuesday, Nov. 21
6-7pm

Main Library Community Room

Eric Hernandez is a Native American Hoop Dancer and member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. Eric has been hoop dancing for 20 years and has performed in over 15 countries with the Cirque du Soleil production, TOTEM.

This is an all-ages program.

Second Saturday On FRIDAY! 

Kira & the Major 3 (jazz)

Friday, Nov. 10 • 7-9pm • Main Library Main Floor

Plants as Medicine: Herbal Foods and Tonics for Digestive Health

Saturday, Nov. 4 • 1:30-3:30pm

Altadena Community Garden

Come learn how to support the digestive system through healing broths, warming spices and nourishing foods. Many healing traditions assert that wellness begins with healthy digestion and wholesome foods. We will explore this topic together as it pertains to the energetics of the season and learn practical ways to support our bodies through these seasonal shifts. During this time of year, the air element wants to kind of run wild, so we will focus on grounding foods that build resilience. Recipes will be shared with all those who attend.

This program is for adults. Space is limited and registration required.

3D Printed Weaving with Fab Lab Artist in Residence

Monday, Nov. 13 • 5-7pm 

Main Library Community Room

registration required

Medicare with Confidence

Tuesday, Nov. 14 • 1-2pm

Main Library Community Room

This session will help educate the Medicare eligible community on the changes to their Medicare benefits beginning 2024 and beyond.  Several financially impactful changes have been approved for Jan. 1, 2024.  

Family Game Night: BINGO

Tuesday, Nov. 14
5:30-6:30pm 
Main Library Community Room

In celebration of International Games Month, join us for a fun evening of Bingo! Come challenge your friends and family and win prizes.

Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register as there is a limited number of bingo cards. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Art Workshop: Leatherwork

Saturday, Nov. 18 • 2-4pm

Main Library Community Room

Learn the basics of leatherworking from Cindy and Jo, the craftswomen behind C & J Goods, while making a functional small accessories pouch! Get a grasp on the different types of leather, which ones to use for various projects, and how to work with patterns. Course includes crafting materials and tools.

This program is for adults. Space is limited and registration required.

 Independent Expressions Exhibition
November/December

Artist Reception

Saturday, Nov. 18 • 6-7:30pm

Main Library 

Join us for the artist reception for the exhibition on display in November and December, Independent Expressions, a collection of dynamic, eclectic works of art from Altadena and beyond.

Seven artists will be on display during this time.

Fab Lab Foundations: Exploring Emotions with DIY Felt Faces

Monday, Nov. 20 • 5:30-7:30pm

Main Library Fab Lab

Learn how to cut out a set of felt shapes on Cricut and create a basic storage pouch with a sewing machine. The simple shapes represent facial features which can be repositioned to create different emotions. This a fun, tactile way to help young children identify feelings and express themselves. Space is limited and registration required.

Family Game Night: Lotería

Tuesday, Nov. 28 • 5:30-6:30pm 
Main Library Community Room

In celebration of International Games Month, join us for a fun evening of Lotería! Come challenge your friends and family and win prizes.

Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register as there is a limited number of playing tablas (boards). Recommended for ages 5 and up.

November Events for All Ages

Chess Night, every Monday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Library Reading Court

November Events for Children

In-N-Out Burger invites children ages 4 to 12 to check out and read five library books. For each five books read, you will receive a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger! You can earn up to three certificates during the challenge, which runs until Nov. 18.

Sign up at the Main Library Children's Desk or at the Bob Lucas Information Desk!

Children's Seasonal Craft at Bob Lucas, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library, registration required.

Baby & Me Play Group! (for ages 0-18 months), Children can explore books and learning toys that promote early literacy and motor development, while caregivers can meet other local families and bond with their child. Saturday, Nov. 4, 10-11 a.m., Main Library Community Room 

Pajama Storytime, Monday, Nov. 6 & Nov. 20, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Main Library Community Room

Curiosity Hour (for ages 2-5), Curious little ones will explore different STEAM concepts through stories, songs, and activity stations. Friday, Nov. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Community Room

Sensory Storytime at Bob Lucas, Saturday, Nov. 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Bob Lucas Library, Registration required

Baby & Toddler Storytime, every Monday, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Main Library Front Lawn

Storytime at Bob Lucas, every Tuesday, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Preschool Storytime, every Thursday (except Nov. 23), 10:30-11:00 a.m., Main Library Front Lawn

Radical Tween Art Club
Wednesday, Nov. 22
4:30-5:30pm
Main Library Community Room 

Join our Youth and Families Librarian for a monthly radical tween art club. Learn and explore projects featured in the book "Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids" by Anti-Racist Art Teachers. 

November Events for Teens

In honor of national Native American Heritage Month, we will have resources and books about indigenous peoples as well as highlight indigenous authors. Please come by the Teen space to celebrate with us. The library would like to acknowledge its presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Gabrielino Tongva peoples. Altadena is located on the stolen homelands of the Xaxaamonga (Hahamongna) tribal band.

Teen Gardening Club: Harvest & Feast, Saturday, Nov. 4, 9-11 a.m., Main Library Parking Lot. Come harvest our gardens and make food (& FEAST!) using our veggies with other teens after tending to the gardens.

Teen Gardening Club: Hydration, Saturday, Nov. 18, 9-10 a.m., Main Library Reading Court. Meditate & listen to your own music while you hydrate (water) Altadena Library’s indoor plants. 

Teen Poetry Club, Saturday, Nov. 18, 12-2 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room. Moderated by WriteGirl/Bold Ink Writers, this is a wonderful trans and LGBTQ friendly space to learn and build poetry writing skills, share your work, and get inspired by fellow writers. Bring your imagination and love of writing and join the club!

Teen Leadership Council (TLC), Saturday, Nov. 18, 2-3:30 p.m., Main Library Teen Space. TLC is like a student government for the library, where you work to plan events and strategize ways to make the library a more fun and authentic place for teens.

Teen Volunteer Orientation, every Thursday, 5-6 p.m., Main Library Teen Space.

Teens (ages 14-17) are invited to volunteer and can earn service hours. Learn more at https://www.altadenalibrary.org/teens.

Art & Chill: Block Printing on Clothes

Friday, Nov. 3, 4-5:30pm • Main Library Teen Space

November Events for Adults

Huntington Health Screenings, Monday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library

ChapCare Heath Insurance Enrollment Workshop, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Library

Altadena Moms Consciousness-Raising Group, Monday, Nov. 13, 6-7:30pm, Main Library Community Room

Seasonal Adult Craft: Fall Foil Art, Friday, Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m., Main Library Community Room, Registration required

Adult Craft Hour: Hand Warmers, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room, Registration required

Adult Craft: Hand Warmers, Friday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Plant Material, 3081 Lincoln Ave., 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. English learners of all skills levels are encouraged to attend!

Altadena Library cardholders with Good Neighbor account status (cardholder for more than 21 days, no outstanding fees, and a history of returning materials) can register for Self-Service Extended Access. This access gives you full use of all library self-service activities at the Main Library, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. (prior to normal open hours).

To find out more about this service and request access, visit www.altadenalibrary.org/extendedaccess.

Book Clubs

Friday, Nov. 10, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Books: "This is Happiness" by Niall Williams 
"Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World" by Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Saturday, Nov. 25, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Book: "Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America’s Woods" by Lyndsie Bourgon

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m., at HomeState Pasadena, 1992 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena 
Graphic Novel: "Batman: One Bad Day - The Riddler" by Tom King

Join Our Read Local, Shop Local Program!

Read Local, Shop Local rewards program motivates Altadenans to visit and “check in” with a rewards card at local participating businesses to earn exclusive library district merchandise. For full details about program benefits for both library users and local businesses, visit us at www.altadenalibrary.org/shoplocal

Stop by this participating Read Local, Shop Local Business: Callisto Tea House

Callisto Tea House
1359 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, 91107

Escape from the everyday at this Pasadena tea shop. You will discover teas from around the world, their flavors and benefits. Pair a tea, expertly brewed to order, with a delicacy from their curated collection of sweet & savory pastries. Share tea with friends, pick up brewing essentials to enjoy at home, or find the perfect gift for the tea lover in your life.

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