Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning! Join us for a storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun! For ages 18 months to 36 months and their caregivers....
Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
STEAM Storytime click for more information »
Join your child in an exploration of the wonders of the world. Singing, dancing, music, crafts and beautiful books....
Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime click for more information »
Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for 30 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers....
Event Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime click for more information »
Join Altadena Library for Toddler Storytime in the Community Room! You'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow storytime. Children ages 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers are welcome. Space is limited, so it is recommend...
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Baby Storytime click for more information »
Join La Canada Flintridge Library for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby’s pre-literacy, cognitive, and motor skills while enjoying songs, rhymes, and movement. For ages 0 - 18 months....
Event Location: La Canada Flintridge Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) click for more information »
South Public library story time is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides an opportunity to learn and practice social skills - like listening, following directions, and learn...
Event Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Story, Stomp, & Sing (Ages 0-5) click for more information »
In partnership with the San Marino Music Center, Crowell Library is proud to present a rockin’ music and movement storytime! This early literacy program will feature instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance, and books. Please watch our social media for cancellations. Registration is not r...
Event Location: Crowell Library's Children's Area
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Circle Time at SCCM click for more information »
Enjoy a fun, interactive Spanish-English story time or singalong! This program is suitable for native speakers and those seeking exposure to a new language. Sign up for SCCM's newsletter to learn about Bilingual Circle Time days that include additional languages taught by its organizational partner...
Event Location: Southern California Children's Museum
Cost: $9.00 - $10.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Learn What Your Mobile Device Can Do click for more information »
Peter Matus will show you all the fantastic things you can do on your mobile device by providing clear and simple instructions and answering all your questions about how to use apps, contacts, email, and much more. Have your mobile devices with you. Be ready to ask questions. Registration is require...
Event Location: Online (Virtual)
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
eBook Help click for more information »
Take the library with you and read eBooks on the go. You will be introduced to Hill Avenue Branch library’s eBook services and help you set up your device. Every Thursday 11 am-1 pm. Please call 626-744-7264 to sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome....
Event Location: Hill Avenue Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Third Thursday Book Club click for more information »
Third Thursday Book club is currently online! Enjoy a lively discussion at 11:00 am on the third Thursday of every month on Zoom. Participants will be discussing a different book every month. Book Selections for January 2025: Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civiliz...
Event Location: Online (Virtual)
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission Meeting click for more information »
The Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission meets every third Thursdays quarterly unless otherwise indicated. Note: This event is subject to cancellation within up to four days prior to its occurrence....
Event Location: Department of Transportation, Parking Division
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Adult Coloring click for more information »
The chaos from the holiday season is over and now it’s time to sit back and decompress. Coloring is not just for kids. In fact, it has many benefits such as relieving stress and improving one’s mindfulness and motor skills. This is a no-stakes art activity where you can relax and explore your cr...
Event Location: Crowell's Barth Community Room
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Senior Bingo click for more information »
Fee includes BINGO games, a light lunch and prizes! Payment must be made at the time of registration. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. For more information please call 626-355-5278....
Event Location: Hart Park House
Cost: Call for details
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-in Drawing click for more information »
Pick up sketching materials at Norton Simon Museum's Information Desk and spend some independent creative time anywhere in the galleries. A limited supply of drawing materials is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: $15.00 - $20.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mindful Looking: Madame Manet click for more information »
Join Education and Public Programs Coordinator Samantha Cruz for a closer look at and conversation about Édouard Manet's painting Madame Manet (1874-1876). Space is limited to 15 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Informa...
Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: $15.00 - $20.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Group click for more information »
Want to practice and improve your spoken Spanish? Join Pasadena Public Library's conversational Spanish group now on Zoom! Volunteers and attendees help you to make personal progress and provide lots of practice speaking in Spanish. For all adults of any Spanish speaking level. Presented in Zoom...
Event Location: Online (Virtual)
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Caldecott Prediction Party (Ages 3-11) click for more information »
Be a part of the biggest picture book award of the year! Register to check out a kit of hand-picked potential nominees for the American Library Association’s Caldecott award (one kit per household). After reviewing the best of the best, come to the Caldecott Party to vote for your favorite! Cozy u...
Event Location: Crowell's Barth Community Room
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Video Game Club click for more information »
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. ...
Event Location: Hastings Branch Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
South Pasadena Farmers' Market click for more information »
As a Certified Farmers' Market, Pasadena Farmer's Market provide visitors with fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. They are proud and active members of the California Federation of Certified Farmers' Markets. Everyone will love the experience of buying directly from the farmer...
Event Location: South Pasadena Farmers' Market
Cost: Varies
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Teen Volunteer Program Orientation click for more information »
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to volunteer at the Altadena Library! As a teen volunteer, you can earn service hours by assisting with various library programs and tasks that suit your schedule & interests. After completing the teen volunteer application, come on by the Teen Space on every third Th...
Event Location: Altadena Library
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Taste of Art: The Vanilla Orchid- Virtual click for more information »
Join Maite Gomez-Rejon of ArtBites for an engaging conversation inspired by the Huntington Conservatory's vanilla orchid. This class will trace the history of vanilla, from its Mesoamerican origins to the billion-dollar East African industry and its place as our beloved spice and will include an in...
Event Location: Online (Virtual)
Cost: $35.00 - $45.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Beginner Sewing 2 click for more information »
Prerequisite: This class is for those who have taken Beginner Sewing 1 or know how to use a sewing machine. Description: We cover what most machines can do, like stitch variations, stitch length and width, zig zag capabilities, gathering stitch, darning stitch, applying binding and blind hemming....
Event Location: Remainders Creative Space
Cost: $30.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Chicken Scratch Embroidery click for more information »
Chicken Scratch is a simple, traditional type of embroidery that is also called Amish embroidery, snowflake embroidery, or depression lace. It is used to decorate items such as aprons, table cloths, place mats, and pillows. Learn many of the different stitches and techniques and make your own sample...
Event Location: Remainders Creative Space
Cost: $30.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Toastmasters Talk of the Town click for more information »
Do you feel shy speaking in front of groups? Practice giving short speeches at this meeting. The leaders offer coaching to foster greater self-confidence and personal growth for the participants. Although Toastmasters charges a nominal fee to join their organization, visitors are welcome to the Libr...
Event Location: Crowell's Thornton Conference Room
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Hollywood Behind the Lens click for more information »
Join historian and Bison Archives owner Marc Wanamaker as he tells the story of Hollywood’s glorious past, as well as its uncertain future as the hub of filmmaking in America. Los Angeles is a city that runs from its own past. Many of Hollywood’s legendary sets and props, locations, and even the...
Event Location: Shakespeare Club of Pasadena
Cost: $13.00 - $18.00
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
An Evening with Jami Attenburg: 1,000 Words Writing Workshop and discussion of A Reason To See You Again click for more information »
Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this “encouraging handbook” (Publishers Weekly) features essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Macha...
Event Location: Vroman's Bookstore
Cost: Free