The California State Library recently awarded Pasadena Public Library a local Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant of $62,000 to focus on bolstering citizenship and immigration resources at the La Pintoresca and Villa Parke Branch libraries and Central Library. “Libraries try to provide resources on everything including immigration, which is a very complex issue,”…
Homeboy Industries has been helping gang members reenter society since 1992 Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, will share stories of faith, caring and compassion on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Pasadena Central Library, located at 285 E. Walnut St. Seating…
EDITOR’S PICK R.G. Canning Flea Market at Rose Bowl Stadium, Aug. 12 from 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. (1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91101). Find vintage treasures and bargains from over 2,500 vendors. Tickets are priced as follows: VIP admission from 5 a.m. – 7 a.m. is $20 per person, early admission from 7…
Storytimes, robots, and telescopes will give you a look into the outer reaches of space during Astronomy Week By Jackie Contreras In just a few days, the public will be able to experience several space-themed events all around Pasadena. Taking place July 14 to July 21, Astronomy Week aims to celebrate Pasadena’s history in space…
ArtCenter College of Design will exhibit student concepts for reimagining the Arroyo Seco at Pasadena’s Central Library through May 25. The exhibit culminates the work of Environmental Design students following a prompt set forth by the Arroyo Advisory Group, a citizen-led effort to develop a cohesive vision for the Arroyo Seco and an implementation plan…
By Madeline Park Libraries are timeless places within every city that offer more than just a good read. Amongst the shelves of books and rows of wooden tables and chairs often lies a thriving and vital community center. With the rise of the internet and e-books, more and more people undervalue public libraries and their…
