Executing passport paperwork can be more of an adventure than a vacation in another country. “It’s mental gymnastics,” says Natalie Herrera (pictured here, on the left), a clerk in the Altadena Library District (ALD) Passport Services office. “I see [...]
The Altadena Library District has expanded its outreach and increased Altadenans access to physical materials thanks to the addition of two new AutoLend library vending machines, one located at Prime Pizza in Altadena and one temporarily staged just outside [...]
Meet our inaugural Fab Lab Artist in Residence! Rachel Curry is a teaching artist, letterpress printer, bookbinder, zinester, and fiber artist from Los Angeles. As a queer feminist punk, Rachel’s practice as an artist and an educator is rooted [...]
To celebrate National Library Week, we asked our staff and volunteers their favorite ways to use their Altadena Library cards. How many of the following did you know about? Check out sewing machines, telescopes, hiking backpacks, virtual reality [...]
“The start is crucial. If you have the courage to start, you are already moving towards your dream.”—Young Hwa Choi This is not just something local resident and adult learner Young Hwa Choi says … these are words she [...]
We appreciate our community's patience, flexibility, and willingness to explore new, digital ways to enjoy our collection while we do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 among our staff and our neighbors. Library staff will return to the library [...]
CHECK OUT SOME ZINES IN THE COLLECTION! A zine is a photocopied, homemade magazine. The first popular zine, a science fiction fanzine called The Comet, was published in 1930. Zines started to gain a lot of momentum during [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New to the Main Library is an Oculus Go virtual reality headset, fully equipped with applications to take your learning and technology literacy to the next level! The Oculus Go's simple interface and equipment (just a headset and one [...]
