PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce that it will reopen three library sites for in-person express service this month. This is the beginning of a phased in-person reopening for Pasadena’s libraries. Central Library will reopen on Thursday, April 15, with limited hours. Hastings and La Pintoresca Branch Libraries will reopen on Tuesday, April 20, also with limited hours.
With Pasadena entering the orange tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, libraries have been cleared to safely reopen at a reduced capacity, while requiring face coverings and physical distancing of at least six feet between patrons. In preparation for reopening its doors to the public, Pasadena Public Library is working diligently to ensure all protocols for public health and safety, cleanliness and physical distancing are in place.
Library visitors are expected to:
- Wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times;
- Maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet from other library patrons and staff at all times; and
- Avoid entering the library if experiencing any COVID-19-related symptoms or are feeling sick.
For anyone who is unable to meet the above requirements, library staff will make every attempt to assist patron’s needs online, via phone, etc.
Central Library, and Hastings and La Pintoresca Branch Libraries will offer limited one-hour express service in addition to their popular curbside and phone/chat services. Patrons will be able to browse the collections, check out materials, reserve and use public computers, and access Wi-Fi as well as printing and copying services. Patrons will still be able to attend virtual programs; contact library staff via phone at (626) 744-4066, option 7, live chat or email at ask@cityofpasadena.email.libanswers.com, and pick up materials on hold via curbside pickup service.
Express Service Hours
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut Street
As of April 15, 2021
Monday
9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service
3 – 8 p.m. – In-Person Service
Tuesday
9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-Person service
2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service
Wednesday
9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service
3 – 8 p.m. – In-Person Service
Thursday
9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-Person Service
2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service
Friday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Phone/Chat Service
1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service
Saturday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Phone Service
1 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service
Sunday
1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
As of April 20, 2021
Monday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
4 – 7 p.m. – In-Person Service
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Pickup Service
2 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
2 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service
Friday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
La Pintoresca Branch Library
1355 N. Raymond Avenue
As of April 20, 2021
Monday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-Person Service
Wednesday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
Thursday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-Person Service
Friday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service
A limited number of patrons will be allowed in the libraries at any one time. There is no seating available except for ADA seating and computer use. Patrons two years and older are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times while visiting the library and observe six feet of physical distancing.
Curbside service will continue at five branch libraries: Allendale, Lamanda Park, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina. The curbside pickup program is just for library holds. Patrons may reserve library materials for curbside pickup online at www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net using their Pasadena Public Library card number. Location hours are available at www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches or by calling (626) 744-4066.
About Pasadena Public Library
Founded in 1884, Pasadena Public Library is a community source for information 24/7, providing free access to materials for children, tweens, teens and adults. The library offers parental resources, research assistance, online resources, free Wi-Fi and Internet access, eBooks and digital media, DVDs, CDs, and more! The library also offers virtual book clubs, citizenship, creative arts, language, and health and fitness programs for adults, plus infant and toddler storytimes, children’s programming, and activities for tweens, teens and families. To learn more, visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.