Pasadena Public Library

(Thumb for scale) What is this itty-bitty dot-sized critter? Join us today on @pasadenalibrary live at 4 pm for ASL Storytime! Our book today is all about size and we’ll learn some number signs for creatures big (enormous!) and small (teensy-tiny!)...Come along to sign, sing and share a wonderful book with us! #stevejenkinsbooks #inthistogether @cityofpasadena

This week we flashback to January 29, 1957, when the Linda Vista Branch Library first opened its doors. Twelve years prior, City Librarian Doris Hoitrecommended that three additional branch libraries be built in order to bring library services to within a mile of each resident living in Pasadena. The Pasadena Public Library at that time consisted of the Central Library and four branches. In 1950, 322 residents of Linda Vista petitioned the City to build a branch library in t...heir community. On the recommendation of Ms. Hoit and the local communities, the Board of City Directors authorized the construction of three new branches in the Hastings, San Rafael, and Linda Vista community in 1951. The new Linda Vista Branch was designed by local architect Marion Varner and blends with and complements the residential character of the neighborhood. It is a much loved library in the Linda Vista community, which is noted for its beautiful homes and being culturally alive and community conscious. (Image source: PPL collection @pdhc2019) #flashbackfriday #fbf @cityofpasadena See more

Social Media Storytime: ASL (American Sign Language) Friday, January 29, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM A short storytime showcasing ASL signs. Come watch us live and share in the fun at home! Instagram Live: @pasadenalibrary ******... @cityofpasadena #storytime #AmericanSignLanguage #ASL See more

Homework Help (Live Chat)! Pasadena Public Library offers online Homework Help via Live chat for students from K-12th grade Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 4 pm on our live chat here: https://cityofpasadena.net/library/live-chat/ --just select "Homework Help" from the dropdown! #homework *** City of Pasadena - Public Agency

@cityofpasadena In response to the governor's lifting of California's Regional Stay Home Order, a new health officer order has been issued for Pasadena. The order requires all individuals and businesses to comply with the restrictions and limitations outlined in Purple Tier 1 of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Click the link in our profile to view the health officer order.

@cityofpasadena Individuals with a vaccination appointment at Pasadena City College this week who prefer not to drive due to the rain should contact our Citizen Service Center at (626) 744-7311 during regular business hours. Our health department will follow up with additional appointment openings as they become available. For more information on #COVID19 vaccines, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit cityofpasadena.net/covid19vaccine.

The 2020 General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020--less than a week away! Not sure where to drop your ballot? Get Voter Info for Pasadena here: https://www.cityofpasadena.net//up/sites/11/Voter-info.pdf

Visit with Linda Vista Branch Library staff, for a colorful Mola Craft, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!

ArtNight is Friday, October 23rd, and it's all virtual! Stay safer at home and attend events for everyone, of all ages! Visit our scheduled of events and register for Zoom programs here: https://www.cityofpasadena.net//s/11/ArtNight-20201023.pdf

What’s that machine? It’s a teletype machine. This is a Teletype Model 28, which had its own send-receive printer. It was state-of-the-art when it was introduced in the 1950s and was considered the Cadillac of teletypewriters. The M28 was a rugged machine that had a long run in many industries, including libraries, as this photo from 1981 shows. Many libraries used teletypewriters for processing inter-library loans because they did the job quickly, which meant people got their books fasterand that makes everyone happy. They were eventually replaced by the computerized OCLC network that came out in the late 1970s. Need a book that’s in another library system? Give us a call and we’ll be happy to get that book for you via inter-library loan! (Image source:@pdhc2019) #tbt #throwbackthursday @cityofpasadena.net

California risks losing TWO seats in Congress if we’re not all counted in the #2020census. Every single person must be countedregardless of immigration status.... Protect your voice and your future: complete the census now at my2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020. Need help completing your census form? Contact the local census office at (626) 314-8635 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Help is available in multiple languages. **The census deadline is THURSDAY, OCT. 15!**

National Coming Out Day was Sunday, October 11--and we're celebrating! Join us on Instagram Live (@pasadenalibrary) for a storytime full of sparkle!

Ever wonder how Pasadena pays for the services residents need and expect? Find out how Measure Pwhich is on your election ballotcan affect this funding: PasadenaMeasureP.com

Our public works crews are hard at work keeping our city running smoothly and looking good. Take a look at last month's highlights

The music world lost an amazing musician this week. Eddie Van Halen, a founding member of rock band Van Halen, passed away October 6. He was 65. His death is a loss for Pasadena, which became his home when his family moved here from the Netherlands in 1962. It was while attending Pasadena High School, he and his brother, Alex, formed a band that would become one of the biggest bands in rock history. They originally called it Mammoth but later changed it to Van Halen after mee...ting David Lee Roth, another Pasadenan from rival school John Muir High. Roth became their new singer, and the rest, as they say, is history. Here is the senior picture of Eddie Van Halen looking very dapper in the 1971 Pasadena High School yearbook. Check out our Van Halen blog to see what Van Halen materials we have at the Pasadena Public Library.http://pasadena-library.net/adult_servic//eddie-van-halen/(Image source: Pasadena collection; news article from the Pasadena Star News, 10/7/2015) #tbt #throwbackthursday #vanhalen @cityofpasadena See more

Rest well, Eddie. Then maybe shred a little for the angels. http://pasadena-library.net/adult_servic//eddie-van-halen/

The City of Pasadena is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans with free exhibits, demonstrations, book discussions, films, events, lectures, workshops, and activities for all ages. The Pasadena Public Library is proud to be a part of this celebration, which started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week. This week we go way back to 1973 at the Central Library where Hispanic culture and heritage was c...elebrated with activities that included a cooking demonstration of traditional Latin American dishes and dancers performing a Mexican folkorico to the music of a mariachi band. The last photo of four dancers goes way back to the late 1960s. Today we have two special programs, A Taste of Fiesta La Pintoresca and Lucha Libros. Both offer a craft activity for young library patrons. Go to this link to learn more about them and other programs we have celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!https://www.cityofpasadena.net//LIB_Hispanic-Heritage-2020Following safety guidelines and in an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, all programs will be online. (Image source: Library Archives) #waybackwednesday #nationalhispanicheritagemonth @cityofpasadena See more