Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Bob Lucas: The Man Whose Vision Shaped West Altadena

Robert “Bob” Lucas, the man after whom the Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Library is named, understood the enormous influence and power of the written word. A resident of Altadena in 1971, Bob was very much aware of the need for a library on the west side of Altadena, especially for the young people of the community and for those unable to travel to the main branch. He understood that being able to read and comprehend are vital skills that everyone needs. This led him to advocate and strongly encourage the library board to re-open the site at Ventura and Lincoln. He hoped that through making books, literature and literacy skills training more available, others would learn how personal freedom could be achieved through reading.

The Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center continues to remind and inspire us all to meet the challenges for the fight for literacy and education in our community.

Yes. The Bob Lucas branch is part of the Altadena Library District.

Yes. All materials checked out from the Altadena Main Library or Bob Lucas Branch may be returned at either location. We do not accept items from Pasadena libraries.

Yes, we can place books on hold for you from either location. It takes approximately 24 business hours to transfer items.

Yes, sign up for our the community compost hub here.

Yes. Printing and copying in black and white are 15 cents per page, 30 cents double-sided. Printing and copying in coloring are 50 cents per page, $1 double-sided.

Faxing is 50 cents per page.

Notary services are available at the Main Library. Please contact 626-798-0833 extension 118 to make an appointment.