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 headsets, and more through the Library of Things collection.

  • Access over 400,000 ebooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary.

  • Watch popular movies and listen to the hottest new music releases on hoopla.

  • Earn library-branded merchandise when you get your Read Local, Shop Local card stamped at businesses participating in the program.

  • Participate in on-site programs and events.

  • Enjoy access to Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software for FREE.
    Login to your catalog account and activate your access to Office 365 at the bottom of the “Your Personal Details” page.

  • Check out materials at the Main Library or Bob Lucas Memorial Library!

  • Access an online community calendar, local news, and resources through Altadena Connections.

  • Tap into a secure Wi-Fi network at home by checking out a Wi-Fi hotspot or laptop.

  • Check out video games and movies for all ages.

Check out sewing machines, telescopes, hiking backpacks, virtual reality headsets, and more through the Library of Things collection.
Access over 400,000 ebooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary.
Watch popular movies and listen to the hottest new music releases on hoopla.
Earn library-branded merchandise by getting your Read Local, Shop Local card stamped by businesses participating in the program.
Participate in programs and take your learning to the next level with access to seasonal take-home activity kits.
Enjoy access to Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software for FREE.
Check out materials in person at the Main Library or Bob Lucas Memorial Library so that library staff can tell you how much you were missed during quarantine!
Access an online community calendar, local news, and resources through Altadena Connections.
Check out video games and movies for all ages.

Hand holding an Altadena Library cardUnlock These Benefits and More!

Sign up online to get immediate access to ebooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary and Hoopla, our suite of research databases, and free online study tools. Next time you visit one of the Altadena Libraries, pick up your physical card to unlock more of the benefits above! Visit catalog.altadenalibrary.org and click “Sign Up for a Library Card” to get started!