◈ Homepage — https://www.altadenalibrary.org/All Altadena Library District locations will be closed Wednesday, May 20, and Monday, May 25. The Main Library is closed for renovation. Please visit our Bob Lucas Memorial Library or Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park for library materials and services. For more information about the renovation, visit www.AltadenaLibrary.org/Next-Chapter. The Friends of the Altadena Library book store is closed, and they are not accepting any used book donations at this time. Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Skip to Content Building Projects About Events & Programs Resources Using The Library Give Back Search Site 🔎 Main Library Closed for Renovation! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALTADENA LIBRARY'S NEXT CHAPTER Dedicated to ensuring resources & assistance reach those who need them most LEARN MORE HERE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & EXPLORE RESOURCES Item 1 of 3 Latest News Announcing the Altadena Poets Laureate for 2026-2028: Shahé Mankerian & Rhonda Mitchell May 4, 2026 We welcome our new Altadena Poets Laureate for 2026-2028: Shahé Mankerian & Rhonda Mitchell. As Editor-in-Chief, Shahé will be responsible for the Altadena Poetry Review, and Rhonda will be Poet Laureate for Community Events, heading up workshops & readings. Read more → Altadena Library Mobile Library Coming to Kidspace Children’s Museum Every Friday! March 26, 2026 As part of a new yearlong collaboration with Kidspace Children’s Museum, the Altadena Library District will bring its Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 mobile library to the museum every Friday from 2 to 5 p.m., beginning April 3.  Read more → Join the Largest Book Club on the West Coast this Spring! March 24, 2026 Altadena Library invites you to be part of the largest book club on the West Coast this spring! Read more → Curiosity Connection Stops in Altadena, Tuesdays & Thursdays March 3, 2026 Altadena Library staff and Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 are out in Altadena! Read more → Extended Branch Hours During Renovation January 26, 2026 Extended Branch Hours During Renovation Read more → Seeking Applicants for 2026-2028 Poets Laureate Application Guidelines/Deadline to Apply: Feb. 15, 2026 January 8, 2026 Want to be an Altadena Poet Laureate? Apply now for 2026-2028! Read more → Friends Library Book Store Closes Saturday, Dec. 6 November 8, 2025 Friends of the Altadena Library LAST BOOK SALE at 2025 Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival Read more → Call for Submissions: Altadena Poetry Review Print Anthology 2026 November 3, 2025 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for the ALTADENA POETRY REVIEW: PRINT ANTHOLOGY 2026. Open Submission Period: October 1 to December 1, 2025 Read more → Bob Lucas Library Oct. 2025 Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community September 22, 2025 Community Women Vital Voices and the Altadena Library, in partnership with cityLAB-UCLA, invite you to The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community, on view at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library from October 12–31, 2025. Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, October 12, 3–5 PM. Read more → Bob Lucas Memorial Library Reopens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Community Celebration August 16 August 14, 2025 Join us for our official ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bob Lucas Library on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. Our beloved branch opens after a 16-month renovation that included a 1,000-sq-ft expansion that adds about 50% more space, including a children’s area and a new literacy center, which includes a classroom and tutoring rooms. The facility also has a new roof, upgraded electrical and mechanical systems, an outdoor reading garden, and is fully accessible for all Altadena. Read more → Altadena Poets Laureate Honored as 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellows August 1, 2025 Altadena Poets Laureate Lester Graves Lennon and Sehba Sarwar have been honored by the Academy of American Poets as 2025 Poet Laureate Fellows, along with 21 other poets laureate serving communities across the country. Read more → Keni Arts’ May 2025 Exhibition: Beauty For Ashes April 25, 2025 Altadena Library invites you to join us for an artist reception with Keni Arts on Friday, May 2, from 6:30-8pm at the Altadena Main Library. His latest exhibition Beauty For Ashes will be featured in our Community Room from May 1 through 31. Read more → We’re Hiring! April 18, 2025 We are hiring! Check our openings and apply today at www.altadenalibrary.org/employment. Read more → 2025 Board of Trustees Vacancy March 27, 2025 The Altadena Library Board of Trustees is announcing a vacancy and will make an appointment to fill that seat. Read more → Black History Month: Stories of Altadena & Altadenans February 4, 2025 Stories of Altadena & Altadenans Read more → 2025 Eaton Fire Emergency Resources January 28, 2025 Emergency and Informational Resources for our community impacted by the Eaton fire. Read more → Main Library: LA County Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Draft Report January 16, 2025 Los Angeles County intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Altadena Main Library Renovation Project. The county has issued this notice to provide Responsible Agencies and other interested parties with information describing the project and to identify its potential environmental effects pursuant to state requirements, and the county requests your comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. Read more → Call for Artists for 2025 December 20, 2024 We are now accepting applications from artists who wish to exhibit their work! Whether a solo exhibition or curated group show, we want to showcase your talent. ✨ How to Apply: Submit your artist exhibition application by Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications can be found on our website: www.altadenalibrary.org/art. Selected artists will be notified by Monday, March 17, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your art with our community. Don’t miss out! Read more → 2024 Board of Trustees Vacancy (application period has closed) November 25, 2024 The Altadena Library Board of Trustees is announcing a vacancy and will make an appointment to fill that seat. Read more → Calling All SoCal Authors! October 14, 2024 The Altadena Library invites local SoCal authors to apply to participate in our Indie Author Night, an event we host four times a year.  Read more → Altadena Students Take to the Streets on California Clean Air Day, Oct. 2 September 27, 2024 In honor of California Clean Air Day and National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day, hundreds of students, parents, school administrators, and community leaders will walk or bike to school on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Read more → Sept/Oct Exhibition: Innovative Studios – The NEW Modern Art September 13, 2024 Stop by the Main Library to see our newest art exhibition, Innovative Studios: The NEW Modern Art, which runs from Sept. 9 through Oct. 29, 2024. Read more → Sign Up for a Library Card in September! September 7, 2024 Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month in September with us! We invite you to sign up for a library card and discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at our libraries. Read more → Seven Ways to Use Your Library Card August 27, 2024 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? Read more → Taste of ‘Dena Returns to Altadena Libraries, Saturday, Sept. 28 August 13, 2024 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, soulful melodies, and community spirit as the Altadena Library Foundation proudly presents the Taste of ‘Dena on Saturday, Sept. 28. Read more → July/August Exhibition: The Legacy of Charles White July 17, 2024 Walk around the Main Library these days, and you’ll notice a scattering of commanding paintings, detailed drawings, and striking sculptures. These artworks come from the talented minds of 13 artists and are bound together as part of the lasting legacy of their former teacher, Charles White. Read more → May/June Exhibition: Handmade Selves May 8, 2024 Handmade Selves is an exhibition of senior projects created by the 2024 graduating class of the Pasadena Waldorf High School. Read more → Lester Graves Lennon and Sehba Sarwar Selected as New Altadena Poets Laureate April 30, 2024 Lester Graves Lennon and Sehba Sarwar Selected as New Altadena Poets Laureate for 2024-2026 Read more → Bob Lucas Library Closes, Gets Ready for Renovations with Book Sale (4/12 & 4/13) and Groundbreaking Ceremony 4/18 April 11, 2024 The Altadena Library District is bustling this week as it closes the Bob Lucas Memorial Library and readies for a yearlong renovation and expansion of the branch facility. Read more → Print From Anywhere with Altadena Libraries! April 1, 2024 Now you can print from anywhere on any machine and pick it up at either Altadena Library location. Read more → READ MORE LIBRARY NEWS LIBRARY EVENTS DIGITAL READING & STREAMING RESEARCH TOOLS LIBRARY YOUTUBE CHANNEL SEARCH OUR CATALOG ADULT LEARNING — DIPLOMA, ESL, LITERACY MY ACCOUNT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT COMMITTEE Board of Trustees ABOUT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 05-18-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MEETING MATERIALS & UPCOMING MEETINGS PAST MEETING RECORDINGS Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright 2026 Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Select Language​▼ ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledBob Lucas Library Oct. 2025 Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Bob Lucas Library Oct. 2025 Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community Sep 22 Written By Brin Wall We — along with Community Women Vital Voices and in partnership with cityLAB-UCLA — invite you to The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community , on view at our Bob Lucas Memorial Library from Oct. 12 to 31. “ Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. ” First presented at the Eaton Fire Rebuild Senior Summit, this community-rooted exhibition uplifts Black history, resilience, and cultural legacy through family stories, archival research, and interactive storytelling. Anchored by the Legacy Wall and a participatory mapping installation, the exhibition offers space for reflection, connection, and care. Brin Wall Previous Previous Call for Submissions: Altadena Poetry Review Print Anthology 2026 Next Next Bob Lucas Memorial Library Reopens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Community Celebration August 16 Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Main Library: LA County Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Draft Report — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Main Library: LA County Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Draft Report Jan 16 Written By Brin Wall [Updated Jan. 16, 2025] Originally published Dec. 17, 2024 Los Angeles County intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Altadena Main Library Renovation Project. The county has issued this notice to provide Responsible Agencies and other interested parties with information describing the project and to identify its potential environmental effects pursuant to state requirements, and the county requests your comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The comment period begins December 17, 2024 and ends on Feb. 4, 2025 (originally Jan. 21, 2025). For a project description and potential environmental impacts of the project, please click here .  Click here for the LA County Planning Jan. 16, 2025 Memo . Any comments provided should identify specific topics of environmental concern and your reason for suggesting the study of these topics in the EIR. Please direct all written comments to the following address:   Sean Donnelly, AICP, Senior Planner LA County Planning Foothills Development Services Section 320 West Temple Street, 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 213-893-7024 Fax: (213) 626-0434 [email protected] All written responses will be included as Appendices in the Draft EIR and their contents considered in accordance with State and County environmental guidelines. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The NOP and Initial Study are available for public review during regular business hours at LA County Planning address. The public is also encouraged to visit LA County Planning's website to review the initial study at https://planning.lacounty.gov/environmental-review/public-notice . Thank you for your participation in the environmental review of this project. PROJECT APPLICANT: Altadena Library District PROJECT LOCATION: APN: 5840-010-900, 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001 PROJECT & PERMIT(S): Altadena Main Library Renovation Project , PRJ2023-000474-(5), Conditional Use Permit No. RPPL2023000666, Environmental Plan No. RPPL2024005464 Brin Wall Previous Previous 2025 Eaton Fire Emergency Resources Next Next Call for Artists for 2025 Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Altadena Poets Laureate Honored as 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellows — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Altadena Poets Laureate Honored as 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellows Aug 1 Written By Brin Wall The Academy of American Poets has announced that it will award $50,000 fellowships to twenty-three poets laureate serving in cities and states across the nation. These fellowships recognize poets laureate for their literary excellence while enabling them to undertake impactful and timely projects that engage their communities through the transformative power of poetry. In addition, the Academy will provide more than $95,000 total in matching grants to twenty-one local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations collaborating with the 2025 fellows on their work. The 2025 Poet Laureate Fellows and the communities they serve are Kweku Abimbola (El Segundo, CA),  Mateo Acuña (Auburn, WA),  Tommy Archuleta (Santa Fe, NM),  Esther Belin (Durango, CO),  Colin Channer (Rhode Island),  Jen Cheng  (West Hollywood, CA),  Steven Espada Dawson (Madison, WI),  Mag Gabbert (Dallas, TX),  Nancy Miller Gomez (Santa Cruz County, CA),  Salaam Green (Birmingham, AL),   Lester Graves Lennon and  Sehba Sarwar  (Altadena, CA) ,  Jennifer Militello (New Hampshire), jessica Care moore (Detroit, MI),  Caridad Moro-Gronlier (Miami, FL), Jennifer Polson Peterson (Hattiesburg, MS),  Poetic X (Caddo Parish, LA), Jewel Rodgers (Nebraska),  Mattie Quesenberry Smith (Virginia),  Ruelaine Stokes (Lansing, MI),  Bianca Stone (Vermont),  Dujie Tahat  (Seattle, WA), and  Raffi Joe Wartanian (Glendale, CA).   “The Academy of American Poets is jazzed to champion wide-ranging poetry projects produced by poets laureate in big cities and small towns alike—all across the country—spanning poetry festivals, anthologies, nooks, and cookbooks to toll-free poetry hotlines, prison workshops, public beach readings, and billboards,” said Tess O’Dwyer, Board Chair of the Academy. “At a time when more readers are turning to poetry to make sense of the world around us, American poets are beacons of free expression, cultural insight, and civic engagement.”   Since 2019, the Academy’s Poet Laureate Fellowship program, which is funded by the Mellon Foundation, has seeded the creation of new laureateship positions across the U.S., with more than forty laureate positions established since the program’s inception. In total, the Academy has awarded  $7.65 million in fellowships to 149 poets laureate , plus more than $540,000 in matching grants to secure project support from seventy-nine local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Throughout the years, fellows’ programs have reached millions of community members and have included: a series of poetry workshops held in prisons and jails in Louisiana; a monthlong poetry festival co-organized with more than twenty community partners in St. Petersburg, FL; poetry readings during National Suicide Prevention Month and a cookbook project connecting poets and chefs in Kansas; a poetry anthology celebrating salmon runs and poets in Washington State; a statewide billboard campaign in Michigan; the creation of new Youth Poet Laureate positions in Lake County, CA, and Milwaukee, WI; and a toll-free poetry hotline for residents of Philadelphia. Description of our Altadena Poets Laureate project Lester Graves Lennon  and Sehba Sarwar, Poet Laureate Fellows of Altadena, California In partnership with the Altadena Library District, Lester Graves Lennon and Sehba Sarwar will launch “After the Fires: Healing from Histories,” a poetry initiative that seeks to provide space for the Altadena/Pasadena community to document history and heal from the devastation caused by the 2025 Eaton Fire. They will work in collaboration with the library district and local arts spaces to offer monthly workshops and readings that will culminate in a publication and a daylong festival. The participation of Altadena residents, especially those who experienced displacement and/or loss as a result of the fires, will be prioritized. Lennon and Sarwar will build upon the work started by past poets laureate who have been serving the community since 2006. Lennon is the author of Lynchings: Postcards from America (WordTech Editions, 2022);  My Father Was a Poet (CW Books, 2013); and  The Upward Curve of Earth and Heavens (Story Line Press, 2003). He is an investment banker, the poetry editor of  Rosebud Magazine , and a member of the board of directors of the Community of Writers.  Sarwar is the author of the novel  Black Wings (Veliz Books, 2019), and her short stories have been anthologized by F Download Our App — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Download Our App Apple App Store Google Play Store Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Bob Lucas Memorial Library Reopens with Ceremony and Community Celebration, August 16 — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Bob Lucas Memorial Library Reopens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Community Celebration August 16 Aug 14 Written By Brin Wall We are hustling this week as we prep for the reopening of our branch, the Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center on Saturday, Aug. 16. Our beloved branch opens after a 16-month renovation that included a 1,000-sq-ft expansion that adds about 50% more space, including a children’s area and a new literacy center, which includes a classroom and tutoring rooms. The facility also has a new roof, upgraded electrical and mechanical systems, an outdoor reading garden, and is fully accessible for all Altadena. Join us for our official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the branch on Saturday, August 16 at 10 a.m. Local elected officials, community partners, members of the Bob Lucas family, and library leaders will commemorate the historical importance of this library on the west side of Altadena and the vision for how it will support the community as it rebuilds. Tribal councilwomen of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation will start the ceremony with a prayer and land acknowledgment. Following the ceremony, we invite Altadenans of all ages to stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a community celebration with music, food, face painting, crafts, and fun! You can also explore the expanded and updated facility, which opens for regular hours on Monday, Aug. 18.  What : Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration When : Saturday, August 16, 2025, Ceremony: 10-11 a.m.; Community Celebration: 11 a.m.—1 p.m. Where : Bob Lucas Memorial Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave. Background: Since April 2024, the Bob Lucas Memorial Library on Lincoln has undergone a major renovation & expansion. Thanks to the support of Altadena residents who passed Measure Z in 2020, the $4.5 million investment ensures that this community branch library will be able to help educate, connect, and inspire future generations of Altadena as the community rebuilds. Brin Wall Previous Previous Bob Lucas Library Oct. 2025 Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community Next Next Altadena Poets Laureate Honored as 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellows Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Adult Literacy Services ESL, Tutoring, and Conversation Club and Career Online High School — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Adult Learning & Literacy Services Career Online High School In partnership with the California State Library and Smart Horizons Career Online Education, our District offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school degree and a career certificate through Career Online High School.  Career Online High School (COHS) is a flexible program for working-aged individuals who want to expand their career opportunities, prepare for the modern economy, or continue their education. To be considered for the program, you must meet the qualifications, complete an online assessment and prerequisite course, and attend an in-person interview. Qualifications You must be: 19 years of age or older  A resident of Altadena or a neighboring community Possess an Altadena Library District library card in good standing. ( Register for a library card today – signup is quick and easy!) Have questions? Please call Bob Lucas Memorial Library Manager Diana Wong at 626-798-0833 ext 102 for more information.   To get started, take your preliminary assessment by visiting https://ca. careeronlinehs .org/ or by clicking the button below! Start Here Adult Literacy Program & ESL Funded in part by a grant from the California State Library, our Adult Literacy Services program, “Let’s Read Altadena,” has been serving the residents of Altadena since 1988. Instruction is provided by volunteer tutors who have completed a self-paced, online tutor training course. Our literacy program is currently housed at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center. Literacy Tutoring (One-on-One): Learners are matched with a tutor for regularly scheduled study sessions. Working with a tutor can help you: Improve reading skills Learn to write better Increase reading comprehension Enhance speaking/pronunciation Gain basic computer skills Reach other goals such as preparing for a written driver’s license test or writing a resume English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library. Conversation Club:  This weekly club is a great opportunity to chat with other English language learners in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will pick up new vocabulary, improve your English fluency, and sharpen your pronunciation skills. There are no fees for tutoring or ESL classes. Speakers of other languages may receive tutoring once they have mastered basic spoken English or may join our ESL class for beginners. To be eligible for tutoring, you must be able to complete the intake form by youself in English. Interested in becoming a Tutor? Our tutors empower adult learners by teaching basic reading, writing and functional literacy skills. After completing a self-paced, online training module and being matched with a learner, tutors and learners meet 1 to 2 hours per meeting at least once a week at the library or other location based on their own schedules. Our district requires a minimum commitment of six months. Want to participate in any of the above programs? Interested? · Questions? · Interested? · Questions? · Interested? · Questions? · Fill out our form or call us at (626) 798-0833 EXT. 102 Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Homebound Delivery Service — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Homebound Delivery Service The Altadena Libraries are happy to announce the launch of our Homebound Delivery Service program, where we deliver library materials to the homes of eligible Altadena residents. Homebound Delivery Service is available only to Altadena residents (zip code 91001) who are unable to visit the library according the following criteria. You are eligible to receive Homebound Delivery Service if: You have a condition (illness, injury, etc.) that restricts your ability to leave your place of residence, except with the aid of a supportive device, such as crutches, canes, wheelchairs, and walkers, the use of special transportation, the assistance of another person, or if leaving home is medically discouraged. In most circumstances, if you drive, you would not be considered eligible. We do not provide this service to assisted living facilities . To request our Homebound Delivery Service, please fill out the form below or call us at 626-798-8338 ext. 122 for assistance.  Once you have completed the form, a staff member will call you back within seven (7) days to confirm details and set up delivery. You can request the service for a friend or family member. About the Program If you participate in the Homebound Delivery Service program, you agree to allow the library to maintain a Reading History Log of the materials delivered to you. This log will be used internally only (and never publicly) for the sole purpose of ensuring that we don’t deliver duplicate materials to you. Staff will drop off materials at the door; they will not enter the home. Material delivery and pickup will be made on Wednesday morning, only to the address on file. Materials will be dropped off in a weatherproof, labeled tote bag. Homebound Delivery Service Materials Materials that may be borrowed include books, magazines, audiobooks, laptops, and hotspots, CDs, and DVDs. Materials will be checked out for a maximum of three (3) weeks. To return items early, call for a pickup. There is a limit of 10 items per delivery (and if you use this service, you may only have 10 items checked out at any time). You may select your own materials by placing them on hold through our catalog. Otherwise, the library staff will select materials based on your preferences provided in the request form. We reserve the right to assess fines/discontinue service if borrowed items are damaged/not returned in the same condition as they were delivered. Payments for lost or damaged materials must be made over the phone with a credit card prior to the next scheduled delivery. Staff members will not accept payment for fines at the time of delivery. Conditions of Delivery To participate in the Homebound Delivery Service, you agree to provide a safe and appropriate environment for our staff members to make deliveries to your home and that you protect all library materials in your possession. Staff members may recommend suspension of the service if any of the following conditions exist during library delivery: Pets are not confined (apart from trained service animals). Path to the home is unsafe. Any person in the home presents threatening behavior. Any person in the home uses abusive or obscene language, makes obscene gestures, or displays obscene images. Any person in the home harasses library staff. Any person in the home exhibits signs of illness that may jeopardize the health of the library staff, and the library has not been notified of the illness. Any person engaging in any illegal activity in the home at the time of delivery. Any library material currently in the possession of the homebound patron appears to be willfully defaced, mutilated, or damaged while in the care of the homebound person. Request Homebound Delivery Service Click the button below to request Homebound Delivery (the form should take about 7-10 minutes). Request Homebound Delivery Service Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Closed for renovation as of Feb. 1, 2026 Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park* 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-0833 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm *Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park is located in the park’s Social Hall. The Social Hall is a unit of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System. Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center 2659 Lincoln Avenue Altadena, California 91001 (626) 798-8338 Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Copyright Altadena Library District. All Rights Reserved. Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Slideshow>Reel>Autoscroll Script--> Library Cards & Borrowing — Altadena Library District 0 Skip to Content Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Top Nav Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Building Projects Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z About About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Resources Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Using The Library Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Give Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Open Menu Close Menu Folder: Top Nav Back Locations Library Newsletter Altadena Events Search Catalog | My Account Folder: Building Projects Back Next Chapter Special Tax Lien Community Facilities District Committee Building Projects Measure Z Folder: About Back About Our District Contact & Locations Community Requests/Rentals Main Library Bob Lucas Policies & Public Documents Board of Trustees Employment Library News Requests for Proposals PRAs Events & Programs Folder: Resources Back Adaptive Equipment Study Tools & Research Databases Immigration Resources in Our Community Digital Magazines Digital Reading & Streaming Fab Lab Library Of Things Poetry Author Events Summer Reading Folder: Using The Library Back Download Our App Library Cards & Borrowing Accessibility Community Requests/Rentals Adult Learning & Literacy Services Children's Services Teen Services Computers & Printing Fab Lab Passports Notary Extended Access Homebound Delivery Filming Art Program Evaluation Folder: Give Back Back Friends Of The Library Altadena Library Foundation Volunteer Search Site 🔎 Library Cards and Borrowing Review the Altadena Library Borrowing Policy, approved in November 2023. A whole new world awaits you. Altadena Library cards are free to any California resident. Your card gives you free access to tens of thousands of books, audiobooks, e-books, CDs, and DVDs, as well as a wide variety of online databases: Printed Books & Periodicals Our printed collections have upwards of 60,000 books and magazines available for checkout around a variety of genres and topics. Multimedia (Audiobooks, DVDs, Video Games, CDs) Prefer listening over reading? Check out our multitude of audiobooks on CD! Cardholders can check out the latest movies and music releases, as well as the hottest video games on the market. Digital Reading & Streaming Through a robust collection of mobile apps online platforms, enjoy ebooks, e-audiobooks, and streaming of movies and music from your favorite mobile device or computer. Library of Things Cardholders with accounts in good standing are able to check out laptops, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and even more coming soon in our Library of Things. Databases & Research Tools Cardholders with accounts in good standing are able to check out laptops, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and even more coming soon in our Library of Things. Library Card Registration “A picture