Due to normal wear and tear through regular use by the public, the Friends of the Altadena Libraries are selling used furniture and technological equipment that no longer meet the needs of the District. Items for sale include office chairs; [...]
A Local Network of Early Childhood Resources The California State Library recently awarded Pasadena Public Library (PPL) a regional Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $230,000 to establish a supportive network of early childhood hub sites throughout [...]
The Altadena Library Board of Trustees desires your feedback on the search for the District Director. Please take a moment to fill out the following survey (linked below) about the skills and experience YOU believe the District Director should [...]
June is LGBT Pride Month, a time to celebrate the impact members of the LGBT community have made throughout history. At the Altadena Libraries, we honor the LGBT community throughout the month of June by highlighting LGBT stories and [...]
Does your music get people on their feet? Can you rock the house? We are seeking applications from talented bands that can keep our Second Saturday concert audiences entertained and dancing! Second Saturdays draw crowds of 200+ locals, with food [...]
RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, is the latest technology used in libraries to streamline the check in/out process, shelf management, and anti-theft detection. Instead of the electro-mechanical and radio frequency systems that have been used for decades, RFID technology [...]
The Altadena Libraries announce with great sadness the loss of long-time employee Felipe Avila, age 56, on March 16, 2019. Felipe was an invaluable member of our team, bringing a warm, inviting spirit to his 30 years of service [...]
Throughout the months of March and April, the Reading Court and Community Room will display the artwork of two talented local artists. From March 2 through April 29, artist Linda Ternoir will showcase her paintings and ink drawings in the [...]
Looking Back: National Book Award Winner Jeffrey C. Stewart & Local Historian Michele Zack Discuss Black History in Altadena Altadena Heritage and the Altadena Libraries were thrilled to present a discussion with author and 2018 National Book Award winner [...]
For the month of February, the Main Library’s glass display case will celebrate Black History Month with a tribute to Charles W. White and Octavia E. Butler, both of whom have residential history in Altadena. The Library staff that curated [...]