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EXHIBIT: Toti O'Brien

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Hastings Branch Library
Toti O’Brien is the Italian Accordionist with the Irish last name.Born in Rome, living in Los Angeles, she is an author, artist, musician and dancer. Her paintings, mixed media, ceramics and textiles have been exhibited in group and solo shows, in Europe and the US, since 1995. Her art was featured in numerous magazines, Still Point, Vayavya, and New Reader among others. She has created book covers and illustrations for children books, poetry collections, and memoirs.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Take & Make: Penguin/Igloo Scene

Friday, December 15, 2023
Hastings Branch Library
Bring in some cheer and warmth by crafting with lovable penguin posing in front of an igloo. Sign up to reserve a kit starting December 1 at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/penguin_igloo_scene. Signups begin immediately on December 1; do not wait for library to open before signing up. Signups available through December 15, or while supplies last.

Reserved kits can be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.
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Take & Make: Beaded Snowflake

Saturday, December 23, 2023
Hastings Branch Library
Craft your own one-of-a-kind snowflake with a blend of decorative and letter beads in this delightful DIY. Sign up to reserve a kit, starting December 11, at https://cityofpasadena.libwizard.com/f/beaded_snowflake. Signups begin immediately on December 11; do not wait for the library to open before you sign up. Signups available through December 23, or while supplies last. 

 Reserved kits can be picked up at Hastings Branch Library.
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Libraries Closed

Monday, December 25, 2023
All Locations
All Libraries closed in honor of the Christmas holiday.
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Libraries Closed

Monday, January 01, 2024
All Locations
All Libraries closed in honor of the New Year holiday.
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Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hastings Branch Library
Join us for a storytime full of songs, rhymes, puppets and fingerplays! For toddlers 1-3 and their caregivers.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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Legal Research Assistance with LA Law Library

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
LA Law Library, in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library, offers assistance by an LA Law Library legal research specialist to help find information to answer your legal questions or get started learning about the law or going to court. 

Wednesday afternoons 2 – 6 p.m. at Hastings Branch. LA Law Library legal research specialists are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice or help fill out forms or interpret the law.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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All Libraries Open at 2 p.m.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Locations
All Pasadena Libraries open at 2 p.m. today.
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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iBook Club

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
"New Adult" readers in their 20s and 30s, including participants using speech-generating devices, are welcome. Each month a new topic is discussed. 

Presented in Zoom • Sign up here; please provide an email address where login instructions will be sent to you.

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


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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hastings Branch Library
Join us for a storytime full of songs, rhymes, puppets and fingerplays! For toddlers 1-3 and their caregivers.

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Join us at Hastings’ annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for festive songs, carolers, stories, refreshments, and crafts! 

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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Legal Research Assistance with LA Law Library

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
LA Law Library, in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library, offers assistance by an LA Law Library legal research specialist to help find information to answer your legal questions or get started learning about the law or going to court. 

Wednesday afternoons 2 – 6 p.m. at Hastings Branch. LA Law Library legal research specialists are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice or help fill out forms or interpret the law.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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Art of Mosaic (Morning)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Outside
Come to a 6-week class learning the art of mosaic! We will use beautiful colored glass tiles to create an image or pattern and then learn to grout your work for a finished piece! Local visiting artist Ellen Dinerman will lead these free classes sponsored by The Picerne Family Foundation.

Sign up here to attend. Choose either the morning or afternoon series of classes. Please check your calendar before registering to ensure you can commit to all three classes. 

Class dates: November 2, 9, 16, December 14, 21, 28.

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Hastings Meeting Room
 A whole-body method of movement focusing on the unison of breath, proper form, and flow to create a mind-body connection. It is low impact exercise aimed to create optimal strength and flexibility by using your own resistance. All you need is yourself and a yoga mat. 

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Outside
 Come to a 6-week class learning the art of mosaic! We will use beautiful colored glass tiles to create an image or pattern and then learn to grout your work for a finished piece! Local visiting artist Ellen Dinerman will lead these free classes sponsored by The Picerne Family Foundation.

Sign up here to attend. Choose either the morning or afternoon series of classes. Please check your calendar before registering to ensure you can commit to all three classes.

Class dates: November 2, 9, 16, December 14, 21, 28.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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Video Game Club

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Hastings Meeting Room
Stop in for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Make new friends while playing games. New experiences and engaging social interaction every week. Must play well with others. Drop by and join the Video Game Club! For ages 14-19. No registration required. 

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


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Teen Writers Meetup

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Hastings Meeting Room
Join other teens and write! Whether you are crafting poetry or a novel, writing can be lonely as it's typically a solo endeavor, but meeting with others who share the passion can be a great for inspiration and encouragement. We might write together, use writing prompts, or share our work in a safe and supportive space. 

For teens only.  Sign up here to attend.

For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Homework Help (K-5)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hastings Branch Library
Kids in grades K-5, come and get help from a friendly teen volunteer. Work through questions on your homework or practice reading! First-come first-served.

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

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