2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, which is considered to be the luckiest of all 12 zodiac animals! Celebrate Chinese New Year, January 22, by making a lucky pom pom rabbit. Sign up for your kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/PPLpompomrabbit. Signups begin immediately on January 23^rd; no need to wait for the libraries to open to sign up. While supplies last. Reserved kits can be picked up  at Santa Catalina Branch Library.

Artist Alfred Haymond is a self-taught photographer whose approach is described simply as "The art of finding those mundane occurrences happening all around us and visually documenting them.” His work, “Celebrating Diversity Through Photography,” will be on exhibit at Hastings Branch Library in February. His work, “Celebrating Diversity Through Photography,” will be on exhibit at Hastings Branch Library in February.

Check out our "Blind Date with a Book" display and choose a book without knowing the title! All you have are some hints about what's inside. 

The students from Field Elementary School will draw a portrait of themselves along with their favorite African-American inventor for Black History Month. 

Take inspiration from MLK Jr's famous speech and put your dreams for a better world up for all to see. Invite your friends to share their dreams too! Ages 3 and up.

Sign up to reserve a kit at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/Dream_Clouds beginning February 1 (no need to wait for the library to open; signups begin immediately on 2/1). Reserved kits can be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.

Pearl Fryar is a world renowned abstract topiary artist in Bishopville, SC. The aesthetics of Fryar's work are a departure from traditional topiary work and are considered abstract, inventive, and free-form. Create a topiary landscape fantasy of your own. 

American fiber artist, Bisa Butler created a new genre of quilting transforming the medium by creating quilts that look like paintings. Create a collage quilt artwork inspired by the work of Bisa Butler.  Sign up to reserve a kit, starting February 1st, at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/BisaButler. Signups will be available immediately on February 1st; you do not need to wait for the library to open to sign up. Pick up reserved kits at Hill Avenue Branch Library beginning February 8. Signups available through February 28, or while supplies last. 

Register to take & make a calming, floating sensory jar with heart confetti! Available while supplies last. Sign up to reserve a kit, starting February 6^th at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/heartsensoryjars. Signups begin immediately on February 6^th; no need to wait for the libraries to open to sign up. Signups available while supplies last, or through February 27.

 

Celebrate your best gal pal this Galentine's Day with DIY conversation heart magnets. Sign up to reserve a kit beginning February 6 at: https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/PPLGalentinesDay. Signups are available immediately on February 6; no need to wait for the libraries to open before signing up. Signups available while supplies last or through February 14.

Celebrate Black History Month with a rocket craft to honor the first black woman who went to space!  Sign up to reserve a kit starting February 13 at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/maejemisonsrocket. Signups begin immediately on February 13; do not wait for the libraries to open to sign up. Signups available while supplies last or through February 27.

Celebrate the contributions that Black American scientists have made by collecting three commemorative buttons and bookmarks. Available at La Pintoresca Branch library starting Monday February 14 at 10:00 a.m. While supplies last. 

Celebrate Black History Month by creating a vibrant masterpiece inspired by Alma Thomas' "The Eclipse." Reserve your kit by calling 626-744-7268, starting February 21 at 10:00 am. Signups available through February 28, or while supplies last. Reserved kits can be picked up at La Pintoresca Branch Library.

Dr. Mr. Scienceman is back with a delicious Take & Make puzzle in celebration of Pi Day on 3/14. Reserve your kit for pickup at Santa Catalina Branch while supplies last: https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/PiDay Signups start immediately on March 8, no need to wait for libraries to open. Signups available through March 15, or while supplies last.

Enjoy a short family storytime followed by self-guided play activities. For ages 0-5 

"New Adult" readers in their 20s and 30s, including participants using speech-generating devices, are welcome. 

Make your very own favorite president's face mask!

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning! Join us for an indoor storytime with books, songs, rhymes and fun! 

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability