E-CONNECT | DECEMBER 2023 UPDATE FROM THE ALTADENA LIBRARIES

The Altadena Main Library will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, for the CTLA Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival. The parking lot will be closed all day.

The Altadena Libraries will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day.

The Altadena Libraries will be closed Saturday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, for New Year's Day.

Christmas Tree Lane Association (CTLA) Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival
Saturday, Dec. 9
3:00-9:00pm (Lighting Ceremony begins at 6pm) • Altadena Main Library

Friends of the Altadena Library and the Altadena Library Foundation at CTLA Event
Saturday, Dec. 9 • 3-9pm
Altadena Main Library

Print From Anywhere with Altadena Libraries!

Starting Monday, Dec. 4, you can print from anywhere or any machine and pick it up at either Altadena Library location.  

Just go to www.printeron.net/ald/main: 

1. Select print in black & white or color
2. Input your email address (you will need this when you pick up your prints)
3. Load your file(s)
4. Click the green print button to submit

Then go to either library to print and pick up your prints. Files are automatically removed from our system 24 hours after submission. 

Cost to print in black & white is $.15 per page and $.50 per page for color prints. Each cardholder receives a credit of $1.50 for printing per day.  

Introducing Early Equity Kits for Socially Conscious Families

Check out our early equity kits beginning Saturday, Dec. 2. These backpack kits are filled with award-winning books and curated booklists to help raise socially conscious children. Topics include the celebration of families and heritage, gender expression, and more. Please review materials before sharing them with children. 

You can find the kits in the Main Library's Children's Room and at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. 

Provided through a partnership with Growing Together PASadena and supported in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. 

Do You Know That Altadena Libraries Offer...

Lending Through Vending

We now have a library materials vending machine at Prime Pizza in Altadena and one temporarily housed at the Main Library (we're searching for its permanent home 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.

Learn more at: altadenalibrary.org/vending-machines.

Altadena Library Offers Homebound Delivery Service

We recently announced the launch of our Homebound Delivery Service program, where we deliver library materials to the homes of eligible Altadena residents.

To learn about eligibility or to request the service, go to altadenalibrary.org/homebound.

Check Out More Than Just Books with Our Library of Things

Check out everything from puppetry kits to musical instruments to a metal detector. Just search our catalog for Library of Things at catalog.altadenalibrary.org.

These are just some of the many items you can check out with your Altadena Library card.

Holiday Tunes with Upstream!

Friday, Dec. 8 • 7-9pm
Main Library Main Floor

Hands-Only CPR with Huntington Hospital

Open Mic Night

Monday, Dec. 4 • 6-7pm
Main Library Community Room

This is the final open mic of 2023! Come on by to share your work and listen to your neighbors' work.

All ages, all genres.

Cookies & Mocktails Recipe Swap

Wednesday, Dec. 6 
7:00-8:00pm 
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

‘Tis the season for gathering! Do you have an irresistible cookie or mocktail recipe?

Bring a tray of cookies and/or a pitcher of a non-alcoholic mixed beverage to swap with other members of our Altadena community. At the end of this social hour, you’ll be able to take home a box filled with delicious treats.

Prior to the event, please email your recipe(s) to BobLucasLibrary@AltadenaLibrary.org or bring a printout to be included in a community recipe zine.

Succulent Plant Swap

Friday, Dec. 8 • 4:00-5:00pm

Main Library Community Room

Bring your succulent plant(s) or plant cuttings to share with others. Please have the plant(s) in a container that you are willing to part with and (if possible) labeled with the name. Succulent plants only please.

Please, no plants for sale, just trade.  

Noteworthy Puppets Perform Holiday Hijinks

Monday, Dec. 11 • 4:30pm

Main Library Community Room

Join us for a Noteworthy Puppets performance of a brand new holiday puppet musical show, "Holiday Hijinks!"

Relief Print Workshop for Beginners

Tuesday, Dec. 12 • 6-7:30pm

Main Library 

In this class, taught by visual artist Liz Espinoza, you will use styrofoam to create an image to print using a tortilla press, wooden spoon, or a rolling pin.

Space is limited and registration required.

Gingerbread House Build

Wednesday, Dec. 13

6:00-8:00pm

Main Library 

Build the sweetest house on the block with gingerbread, a little icing, and plenty of candy.

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

Fab Lab Artist in Residence Reception

Thursday, Dec. 14 • 6:00-7:30pm

Main Library Main Floor

Explore the new art installation by Fab Lab Artist in Residence Rachel Curry, featuring work produced by community members in Rachel’s Fab Lab workshops over the past 4 months. Enjoy performances and activities and learn more about the Fab Lab Artist in Residency program. Open to all ages! 

Family ALD-Themed Lotería

Friday, Dec. 15 • 6:30-7:30pm 
Bob Lucas Memorial Library

Join us for a fun evening of ALD-themed 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 Lotería cards.

December Events for All Ages

Chess Night, every Monday (except Dec. 25), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Library Reading Court

Winter Bingo Reading Challenge
December 1 - January 6, 2024

We invite children (ages 4-12) to play our Winter Bingo Challenge. 

• Complete 5 activities in a row for your first Bingo. Bring in your card to collect a craft prize!
• Keep reading and finish all 25 activities to collect a stuffed animal (while supplies last) and be entered into our Grand Prize Raffle!

Stop by the Main Library Children's Desk or Bob Lucas Library Info Desk for details.

December Events for Children

Children's Winter Craft at Bob Lucas, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4-5 p.m., Bob Lucas Memorial Library, registration required

Take-Away Craft: Snowman Ornament! Dec. 18 to 23. Pick up at the Children’s Desk at the Main Library!

Winter Family Storytime & Craft
Wednesday, Dec. 6
4:00-5:00pm
Main Library Community Room 

Join us for an afternoon family storytime and craft at the Bob Lucas Library. This program is for children K-5th grade, and parents/caregivers are welcome. Online registration is required as supplies are limited.

Please check our online calendar (www.altadenalibrary.org/programs) for exciting 2024 programs for children, tweens, teens, and families!

December Events for Teens

This month come by the Teen Space to see our advent calendar inspired display Dec. 1- 23. Each day we are open there will be a book recommendation that centers the idea of the “gift.” In each envelope there will be random giveaways, first come, first served. 

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.

Teen Poetry Club, Saturday, Dec. 9, 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!

December Events for Adults

English Conversation Club, Dec. 5 & Dec. 12 only, 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!

Huntington Health Screenings, Monday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Main Library

ChapCare Heath Insurance Enrollment Workshop, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Library

Adult Craft: Wine Glass Charms, Friday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Plant Material, 3081 Lincoln Ave., Registration required

Adult Craft Hour: Wine Glass Charms, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 4 to 5 p.m., Main Library Small Meeting Room, Registration required

Book Club in December

Saturday, Dec. 23, 4 to 5 p.m., on Zoom
Book: "Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob" by Russell Shorto

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