Jefferson Branch Children and Teen Services

Jefferson Branch

Address

1500 E Villa St
Pasadena CA 91106

Phone

(626) 744-8046

Hours

M: Open 10:00-6:00 F: Closed
Tu: Open 10:00-6:00 Sa: Open 10:00-6:00
W: Open 10:00-6:00 Su: Closed
Th: Open 10:00-6:00 Holiday Hours

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Collection Size: 4,751

Building Size (Square Feet): 9,400

Year Opened / Expanded: 2022

Branch Overview

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When Pasadena’s Central Library closed for required seismic retrofitting, the City needed alternative space for library services. In collaboration with the Pasadena Unified School District, a temporary library branch focused on children’s and teens' services was established at the vacant Jefferson School building. The makeshift youth library is designed to operate for five years. Serving as the library system’s hub for youth services, public spaces at the Jefferson Branch Library include an early learning hub, play space, kids room, teen room, children’s art gallery, Innovation Lab, and programming areas.

The school campus also houses Collaborate PASadena, The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library bookstore, Pasadena’s Fire Training Academy, Police Athletic League (PAL) youth program, a pickleball court maintained by Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Pasadena City College’s EMT training program.

 

 

*We are committed to reopening the doors of the Pasadena Central Library as a safe, historic, and functional space for all. The earthquake repairs ensure the library remains a cornerstone in the community. Follow our progress. Programming has been reduced during closure.

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Services and Programs

Storytimes
Jefferson offers storytimes for infants/toddlers and preschool-age children. See the branch calendar on this page or storytimes at all branches for current schedule.

Youth Programs
Jefferson offers a variety of events for babies, children, tweens, teens, and emerging adults (up to age 24). Please see the branch calendar on this page for  events information.

Teen Volunteers
Visit our Teen Volunteers page for information and to apply as a Teen Volunteer.

Homework Help
Jefferson Homework Help, including on Saturdays and during the summer. See the calendar on this page for current information, or find Homework Help at additional Library locations in the Library calendar.

Educator Services

Homeschool Services

Innovation Lab
For intermediate users, equipment available for teens and adults by appointment only: 3D printers, Cricut, Carvey

Lunch at the Library
Free lunch and activities during summer for kids and teens.

Videogame Equipment
Video game console and TV usage are available in the Teen Room Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. (Ages 10+, rated-E games, rated-PG movies/TV and staffing restrictions may apply)

Study Room
Available for use by the public (up to 5 people)

  • Must have a library card in good standing
  • Call the Jefferson Branch line at 626-744-8046 to reserve
  • Items available upon request:
    • Kids toys (for parents with a child, to occupy the little ones)
    • Computers can be checked out with library card.
    • Markerboard or large paper pad for group study
  • Study room may not be used for business or commercial activities; all services provided must be free of charge.
  • Patrons may book the room up to a week in advance in person or by phone for up to two (2) scheduled hours per day.
  • Students under 18 receive priority.
  • No food is permitted.

Branch Collection

  • Board Games
  • Book Club Kits
  • Chromebooks and hotspots
  • Early Equity Kits
  • Educator collection
  • Homeschool and Workbook Collection
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • Juvenile Spanish materials
  • Mental Health Kits
  • Sensory Storytime Kits
  • STEAM Kits
  • Video Games

Meeting Rooms

The meeting room at Jefferson Branch Library is for staff use only.

The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Bookstore


Hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library bookstore is located on the Jefferson campus. The bookstore is currently open Monday-Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book donations are not accepted at branch locations; book donations are accepted only by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library.

The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are currently accepting donations of books at the Bookstore located at Jefferson Branch Library campus.  There is also a bin for dropping off book donations outside the bookstore and Jefferson Branch Library, on the location campus. For questions about donations, you may contact the bookstore at 626-744-4680.

Innovation Lab Equipment and Programs

Jefferson Branch Library hosts equipment from the Innovation Lab at Central Library. While Central Library is closed for retrofit, programs hosted by the staff at Jefferson are available, and use of equipment is available by appointment.

Visit our events calendar for Innovation Lab programs hosted by the Library.

For appointments to use available equipment, complete an appointment request.

Sewing machines are not available at Jefferson Branch, but are available for checkout and home use.

Special Features

Jefferson Branch Library is the only Pasadena site that is fully dedicated to youth services.

The Pasadena Public Library offers free wireless Internet access to patrons with appropriately equipped wireless devices at all locations.

Household Battery/CFL Bulb Recycling Collection

Jefferson Branch hosts a drop-off box for safe recycling of household batteries and CFL bulbs.

Branch Events