In lieu of an in-person gathering to celebrate Christmas Tree Lane's centennial tree lighting due to public health guidelines, the Christmas Tree Lane Association partnered with the Altadena Historical Society and the Altadena Libraries to produce this series of [...]
The Altadena Libraries are always grateful for contributions of resources in all forms from local community members. For her Silver Award project, a local Girl Scout recently compiled a guide to some local art for our community to enjoy, [...]
What does Social Justice mean to you? Now is the time to be heard. Now is the time to be seen. Join your fellow Altadenans in creating a collaborative art installation from the safety of your home and demonstrate [...]
The Altadena Libraries believe that Black lives matter. In the wake of the tragic murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and countless other victims of violence and systemic racism, the Altadena Libraries stand with our [...]
To combat the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 and protect library staff and the community, the Altadena Library District is closing both its Main Library and Bob Lucas Memorial Branch buildings to the public, effective Friday, March 13, 2020 [...]
In late 2019, the Altadena Library District (ALD) undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process facilitated by Margaret Sullivan Studio (MSS). Over the course of four months, MSS conducted a highly participatory process that included the contributions of the Board [...]
Saturday, December 14 marks Christmas Tree Lane's 99th Lighting Ceremony! From 3:00 - 9:00pm, all are invited to enjoy CTLA's Winter Arts and Crafts Festival on Santa Rosa Avenue and Mariposa Street around the Main Library Building. What You [...]
September marks the annual national celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month! Libraries have come a long way from just being palaces of books. As the structure of communities and methods of accessing information have changed over the past century, [...]
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 [...]