PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Public Library has announced their two book selections for Pasadena’s 2023 One City, One Story community reading celebration. Sparks Like Stars by author Nadia Hashimi is the 2023 One City, One Story selection and L.A. Weather by author María Amparo Escandón is the 2023 One City, One Story Summer Edition selection. Now in its 21st year, One City, One Story is designed to broaden and deepen an appreciation of reading and literature and to promote tolerance...
Month: December 2022
Pasadena Voters Approve Measure L to Continue Library Programs and Services
Pasadena, CA - On December 12, Pasadena’s City Council officially accepted the November 8th General Municipal Election returns, in which residents voted to approve Measure L, the Pasadena Public Library Services Continuation Measure. Passage of the measure will continue to fund 20%, or $2.8 million, of the Library budget. This funding is used to keep libraries open and well-maintained, purchase up-to-date books and materials, support library programs and services, and retain qualified librarians. It has enabled the Pasadena Public Library...
Pasadena Public Library Tree Lighting Ceremonies
PASADENA, CA — Pasadena Public Library invites you to celebrate the magic of the season this year. Gather with your friends and family to experience the excitement of illuminating living trees at Hastings and La Pintoresca Branch Libraries. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave. and Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove. Blvd. With a...