Explore California’s National Parks
This Thursday, August 25th will mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service. Here in California we are a lucky to have several beautiful and unique […]
book lists
Stranger Things…
If you have found yourself caught up in the drama of “Stranger Things” this summer, you aren’t alone. The latest Netflix original is a fascinating mystery, and a throwback […]
Back to School Books for Adults
It may feel like we’re still in the middle of summer, but for many local kids it’s back-to-school time already. While they get ready for a new school year, you […]
Get Ready for the Olympics
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have their opening ceremonies this Friday, August 5 after which the games will really begin with everything from gymnastics, to track and […]
Cookbooks for Eating Outdoors
We’re deep into summertime and that means it’s time to explore food meant for outdoor eating at cookouts, picnics, barbecues, and more. Whether your tastes run to all meat, all […]
Comics: Read One Today!
In honor of our newest resource, ComicsPlus Library Edition, which offers hundreds of digital comics to check out on your smartphone, tablet or computer, we thought we’d share just a […]
Pokemon Go!
Need another reason to visit the Pasadena Public Library? We’re a Poke Stop! So come and collect some Pokémon and other Poke-goodies then stay and take a look at the these great […]
Juno & Jupiter
After a 1.8 billion-mile journey lasting close to 5 years, Juno has reached Jupiter’s orbit. Celebrate this big, big news with some only-tangentially-related titles for reading, watching or listening, […]
Summer Reading Smackdown, or, Two-for Tuesday
We’re in week #3 of Summer Reading–have you signed up yet? If you’re looking for a couple of good reads to log, here’s a thought: Knock out two titles by […]
Music for the Mind
Ever wondered about those thousands of editors working around the world and around the clock on Wikipedia articles? Consider Hatnote, created to make meaningful, as well as pleasant, music from edits to Wikipedia. […]