March 14, 2015 was not only Pi Day, but also the birthday of one of our favorite authors and illustrators, Salina Yoon! To commemorate this very special occasion, Salina shared a couple of her newest books FOUND and STORMY NIGHT (and even made it rain!). We gave away party hats, little […]
Magic Tree — preschool storytime
Published on :Today’s storytime featured stories about somewhat magical trees. Maple is about a loving tree that provides shelter and fun times; as Maple grows, the tree grows. Tap the Magic Tree is an interactive story of falling and blooming leaves. Stuck is a humorous story about a boy who throws more […]
LittleBits Workshop
Published on :What are littleBits? littleBits is an open source library of discrete electronic components pre-assembled in tiny circuit boards. All logic and circuitry is pre-engineered in the bits. This pushes up the design process. Basically, a person who has little knowledge of electronics can now design something using electronics. The purpose […]
Celebrating El Deafo part 2 — Sign language and clues
Published on :continued from El Deafo Part 1 Sign Scavenger Hunt The program was geared toward kids ages 8-12, but all ages were invited to attend. We started out in the Story Room where our Sign Language professional on staff, Tiffany Duenas, spoke a little about deaf culture and taught basic sign language. […]
Celebrating El Deafo part 1 — Jeopardy & capes
Published on :In the spirit of One City, One Story, the Pasadena Public Library and Vroman’s Bookstore hosted programs centered around the Young Readers League (YRL) selection, El Deafo by Cece Bell. YRL is designed as a community-wide reading celebration by championing and geeking out over a single book. El Deafo is a hilarious and charming graphic novel memoir about a young hearing impaired girl […]
The Name of This Event is Secret
Published on :On 12-13-14… guests gathered in our auditorium for Pseudonymous Bosch, bestselling author of the Secret series. Mr. Bosch introduced the audience to his new book Bad Magic, performed some silly magic tricks, and made everyone laugh. The Secret series Activities In addition to meeting Mr. Bosch himself […]
Whose Shoes? — preschool storytime
Published on :Today’s storytime was all about different kinds of shoes. Dog in Boots features shoes for various purposes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes has repetitive chants, Ooh La La Polka Dot Boots is all about rhyme and repeat, and the kids played a Whose Shoes matching flannel board. […]
It’s a circus — preschool storytime
Published on :“Kids, can you guess what kind of stories I have for you today?” I point at my black and white striped leggings, skirt, and the red fez on my head. “Where’s Waldo?” one kid guesses. I shake my head. “Let’s see if you can guess with this illustration…” Draw & […]
Dragon Tails — Preschool Storytime
Published on :Today’s storytime featured stories about a big (or sometimes little) critter with four clawed feet, a tail, a big mouth with sharp teeth, scales, and wings… You guessed it! (or at least the kids did from the flannelboard opening) … DRAGONS! Stories Freddie & Gingersnap by Vincent X. Kirsch […]
Geronimo Stilton Paws Party
Published on :Over a hundred attendees gathered at the Central Library on July 9, 2014 for a Geronimo Stilton Paws Party, featuring cheese tasting, clue hunting, code breaking, and mouse crafts! The attendees were mostly kids ages 7-12. Additionally, a dozen teen volunteers donated their time and talent to make this happen! […]