Activities and Events
Event
Event:
Jervey Tervalon
Best-selling novelist, award-winning poet, screenwriter, dramatist, journalist, commentator and creative writing professor at USC, Jervey Tervalon, will be presenting a workshop for writers of all ages and experience levels through the process of telling their story. The workshop is ideal for participants looking to develop their skill at chronicling their life stories, assist others who hold valuable oral histories by preserving their written history, or who want to jumpstart a variety of writing in a supportive and as inspiring environment!
Location:
Altadena Library Community Room
Date:
Saturday, September 11th
Time:
2:00 p.m
Event:
Fun Flick Friday
Join us for another free movie presentation! This month's Fun Flick Friday will be "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time." This epic action-adventure is set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against the dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. Based on the popular video game. (Rated PG-13; 116 minutes)
Location:
Altadena Library Community Room
Date:
Friday, September 17th
Time:
3:30 PM
Event:
Barks & Books
Children ages 5-12 are invited to visit the library to read to Pearl, the loveable dog from the Pasadena Humane Society's Home Companion Program!
Location:
Altadena Library Children's Room
Date:
Wednesday, October 6
Time:
3:30 PM
Event:
Dorothy Randall Gray
The Friends of the Altadena Library present a free workshop entitled “Inspiration,
Perspiration, and Dedication—How to Use What You’ve Got to Write What You Want” by
best-selling author, Dorothy Randall Gray. Gray, a nationally acclaimed writing workshop
leader and motivational speaker, has captivated television, radio and university audiences
throughout the U. S. and abroad. Both new and seasoned writers will gain much from her
inspired teachings in this stimulating participatory workshop.
Location:
Altadena Library Community Room
Date:
Saturday, October 9
Time:
2 pm
Event:
Teddy Bear Story Time
Children, put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and Join us for stories, songs and a bedtime snack! Children of all ages and their families are welcome. (NOTE: There is no story time Monday, August 30th.)
Location:
Altadena Library Children's Room
Date:
Mondays
Time:
7:00 PM
Event:
Preschool Story Time
Children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers, join us for a fun and unique storytime with wonderful stories, crafts, fingerplays, snacks and our musical parade! (NOTE: There is no story time September 1st or 8th.)
Preschool storytime cannot accommodate special groups or day cares. Please contact the Children's Department to arrange a storytime for your group.
Location:
Altadena Library Community Room
Date:
Wednesdays
Time:
11:00 AM
Event:
Toddler Story Time
Parents/caregivers and children 2 years and younger, come and join us as we interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long followed by 10-15 minutes of creative play with toys provided by the library. (NOTE: There is no story time September 2nd or 9th.)
Toddler storytime cannot accommodate special groups or day cares. Please contact the Children's Department to arrange a storytime for your group.
Location:
Altadena Library Community Room
Date:
Thursdays
Time:
11:00 AM
