Alhambra Civic Center Library

Upcoming Library Activities and Special Events...

  
The Children's Room 
 

	Friday, June 26 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Lap-sit program for parents and toddlers, features stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers, 12 months through 2 years.
	Tuesday, June 30 -  "Express Yourself"  Teen Summer Reading Program - "Gocks Workshop"  Teens will create gothic sock puppets (aka "Gocks"). All materials will be provided, and pre-registration is required at the Teen Desk.
	Tuesday, June 30 - Start of the "Master the Art of Reading" Adult Summer Reading Program - Participants can qualify for prize baskets (at the end of the program) by completing a small, postcard-sized review for each of the books read. Questions concerning this program will be answered at the Reference Desk and by calling (626) 570-3212.
	Thursday, July 2 - "Cookie Einstein" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 3 p.m. Join Cookie and her human, Penny, as she displays her mathematical talents. (Free event in the Community Room - tickets available in the Children's Room.)
	Tuesday, July 7 -  "Express Yourself"  Teen Summer Reading Program - "Bleach T-Shirt Day"  - 3 p.m. Teens will design one-of-a-kind T-shirts, using bleach pens. All materials will be provided, pre-registration is required at the Teen Desk.
	Wednesday, July 8 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m. in the Children's Room. Stories and fun for toddlers and preschoolers at the beginning of the program, followed by stories and activities for school-age children.
	Thursday, July 9 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Stories, songs, and activities for preschool children, ages 3 through 5.
	Friday, July 10 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Lap-sit program for parents and toddlers, features stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers, 12 months through 2 years.
	Friday, July 10 - "Buster Balloon" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 3 p.m. Meet Buster Balloon as he performs his amazing balloon-twisting skills and stunts. (Free event in the Community Room - tickets available in the Children's Room.)
	Saturday, July 11 - Second Annual Chess Club Tournament - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Come and show off your chess skills! Open to both registered chess club members and anyone else who wants to compete. Those who are not current chess club members may register for the tournament in the Children's Room July 1-10.
	Wednesday, July 15 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m. in the Children's Room. Stories and fun for toddlers and preschoolers at the beginning of the program, followed by stories and activities for school-age children.
	Thursday, July 16 - "Express Yourself" Teen Summer Reading Program - Visit the Pacific Asia Museum - 3 p.m. Take a tour with the Alhambra Civic Center Library Teen Staff to experience the exhibit: The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to Anime. Admission is free with your Alhambra Civic Center Library card. Meet at the Museum: 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA.
	Thursday, July 16 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Stories, songs, and activities for preschool children, ages 3 through 5.
	Friday, July 17 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Lap-sit program for parents and toddlers, features stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers, 12 months through 2 years.
	Friday, July 17 - "Tobie Columbus" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 3 p.m. Listen and watch the stories of Tobie Columbus. (Free event in the Community Room - tickets available in the Children's Room.)
	Saturday, July 18 - Second Annual Chess Club Tournament - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Come and show off your chess skills! Open to both registered chess club members and anyone else who wants to compete. Those who are not current chess club members may register for the tournament in the Children's Room July 1-10.
	Friday, July 24 - "Children's Movie Day" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 2:30 p.m. Enter the world of pure imagination with the 1971 hit movie, "Willie Wonka and the Chocoate Factory."   (Free event in the Community Room - tickets available in the Children's Room.)
	Saturday, July 25 - "Master the Art of Reading" Adult Summer Reading Program - 2 p.m. Rosa Zee will discuss "Chinese Floral Arranging" in a program presented in conjunction with the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. (Free event in the Community Room.) Questions concerning this program will be answered at the Reference Desk and by calling (626) 570-3212.
	Tuesday, July 28 -  "Express Yourself"  Teen Summer Reading Program - "Closing Party"  - 3 p.m. Come enjoy the finale of the summer with juggler and comedian Michael Rayner who will perform some of his uber-funny stunts which, in the past, have included juggling a wheelbarrow on his chin and spinning a cheeseburger on an umbrella. Winners of the "Teen Film Festival" and "Photography Contest" will also be announced. A not-to-miss program!
	Wednesday, July 29 - Family Story Time - 7 p.m. in the Children's Room. Stories and fun for toddlers and preschoolers at the beginning of the program, followed by stories and activities for school-age children.
	Thursday, July 30 - Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Stories, songs, and activities for preschool children, ages 3 through 5.
	Friday, July 31 - Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. Lap-sit program for parents and toddlers, features stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers, 12 months through 2 years.
	Friday, July 31 - "Castle-Building Workshop" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 3 p.m. Hail, all ye medieval knights, princesses and dragon slayors! Join us for an afternoon of castle-building and fun!  (Free event in the Homework Center - tickets available in the Children's Room.)
	Saturday, August 1- "Master the Art of Reading" Adult Summer Reading Program - 2 p.m. Poet Lory Bedekian will lead a "Poetry Workshop." Presented in part by a grant from Poets & Writers magazine. (Free event in the Community Room.) Questions concerning this program will be answered at the Reference Desk and by calling (626) 570-3212.
	Saturday, August 8 - "Summer Reading Program Closing Party Featuring the Scott Land Marionettes" ("Be Creative" Children's Summer Reading Program) - 2 p.m. Children are invited to celebrate the end this summer's reading and fun, including a presentation by marionette extraordinaire, Scott Land. (Free event in the Community Room - tickets available in the Children's Room.)

Regular Month-to-Month Library Activities
Basic Writing Skills Workshop for Adults - Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

 

Library Opportunities! Literacy Volunteers - Share your love of books and reading. All that is required is a proficiency in basic reading and writing skills and the desire to work with adults who need assistance in developing their skills. Your commitment: 3 hours per week. Volunteer now by calling (626) 570-3281.   Become a Friend! - Apply for membership in the Friends of the Alhambra Public Library organization for just $5 per year for seniors and students; $100 for a lifetime membership).  You can also become a Friends volunteer--processing books for the library on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. The Friends Book Store, located inside the library, offers used books at very resonable prices. Money earned from the purchase of these books is used to support a variety of programs, equipment and materials for the library. More information--including applications for membership--are available at the library or by calling (626) 570-5008.