Pasadena Public Library

We love our patrons, and we value your trust.   We have created this page to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and to communicate about the Library and its services and programs as the City makes decisions to best protect its citizens and the welfare of our community.

Hastings, La Pintoresca, Lamanda Park, Linda Vista, and San Rafael Branch Libraries are open for express limited in-person service. Allendale, Hill Avenue, and Santa Catalina Branch Libraries are providing  curbside pickup of Library materials Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library currently remains closed.

Central Library is closed due to seismic safety issues until further notice. More information is available at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/library-news/city-announces-closure-of-pasadena-central-library-due-to-seismic-safety-issues/

The following essential services and resources remain available during the phased reopening:

• Librarians are available to provide assistance through telephone reference (626) 744-4066; or the web-based service, Ask Us! (at  https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/questions-help/), as well as via Live Chat.
• Curbside Pickup service is currently available at all sites except Central Library and Villa Parke Community Center Branch. Information about curbside locations, hours, and how it works.
• Our numerous digital services remain available 24/7 at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/, including e-books and audiobooks; streaming TV, movie and music services; classes and digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines.
  • eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital/streaming media can be found at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/ebooks-and-audiobooks/
  • Research databases, educational resources, subject guides and more are available at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/research/
• Visit our online calendar of events to find programs and events you can attend from home
• Materials held at Central Library are currently unavailable due to the City No Occupancy order. When searching the catalog and placing holds, materials held at Central Library will not be displayed as available. We are developing plans to make high-demand materials as well as special materials, resources and services usually provided at Central Library available safely to patrons. Please check our website for updates as these plans progress.
• Visit our FAQ  for more information

You can stay updated on the library by visiting our website at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/ and following our social media accounts @pasadenalibrary.

Once again, your health and safety is of utmost importance, and we will evaluate and adjust as new information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your continued understanding and support.