Summer Reading Program Ends August 2
Final Day: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Don’t forget! The last day to log your reading and pick up your prizes or drawing tickets is Saturday, August 2. Thank you for reading with us this summer.
LEGO Free Play
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street
Children of all ages are invited to use science, math, engineering, and imagination to build with LEGO® blocks. Preschoolers (ages 3 and under) will use Duplos®, perfect for small hands.
Note: Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer Arts Crawl: Origami & Taiko Performance
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time & Activities:
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Origami Craft (all ages)
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5:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Taiko Performance by Makoto Taiko
Location: Library Community Room & North Lawn
Celebrate culture and creativity with hands-on origami and a live Japanese drumming performance. Free and open to the public.
All Abilities Club
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Library Community Room
A monthly gathering for adults with developmental disabilities. Includes crafts, movies, and socializing in a safe, welcoming space.
Open to participants, caregivers, aides, and teachers. No registration required.
Walk ‘N’ Talk Club
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Meet outside the library on Oxley Street
Combine literature and light exercise with this monthly community stroll. The August book is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. No RSVP required—just show up ready to walk and talk.
Senior Book Club
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street
A monthly discussion group for senior readers. August’s title is Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
Note: Membership in the Senior Center is required. For questions, call (626) 403-7360 or email [email protected].
Storytime Returns in September
Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)
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Tuesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 18 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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Location: Library Community Room
Toddler Storytime (ages 1–3)
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Thursdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 20 | 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. & 11:00 – 11:20 a.m.
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Location: Library Community Room
Family Storytime (all ages)
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Saturdays, Sept. 20 – Nov. 22 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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Location: Library Park (Oxley side)
In case of rain, Family Storytime will move to the Children’s Room.
English Language Conversation Group (ESL)
Dates:
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Tuesdays: August 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesdays: August 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ray Bradbury Conference Room (upstairs at the Library)
These free sessions support English language learners through informal, conversational practice led by qualified instructors. No registration required.
Storytime in Your Language: LOTE4Kids
What It Is:
LOTE4Kids is an online library of picture books in 50+ languages. Each title includes an English translation to support multilingual learning.
Access:
Visit southpasadenaca.gov/onlineresources and log in with your library card.
