End of Summer Reading Bash 2024

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Can you balance a shoe on the tip of your nose? Well that was just one of the many whimsical antics enjoyed by dozens of children and their caregivers at the annual “End of Summer Reading Bash” held at Jefferson Branch Library, where the entertainment included giant bowling, an art […]

Young Readers Guild Application Now Open!

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  Do you want to know what it’s like to be on a book selection committee? Look no further! Applications are now open for Young Readers Guild! Young Readers Guild is a reading program designed to inspire kids ages 11-14 to read, make new friends, and find ways to connect […]

Week of the Young Child Kick-off Saturday

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At 10am on Saturday, April 6th, The Office of the Young Child, in partnership with the Human Services Commission’s Early Childhood Ad Hoc Committee, hosted a variety of fun-filled activities for kids and their caregivers at Jefferson Branch Library. The spectacular commencement to this year’s ‘Week of the Young Child’ […]

ArtNight March 2024

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Art lovers who found themselves in the Pasadena area on the fateful evening of March 8th 2024, otherwise known as ‘ArtNight,’ had one more reason to rejoice this year: Jefferson Public Library participated in its very first ‘Art Night’ celebration, and the revelry included sneaky storybook characters, still-life painting, a […]

Worry Monsters!

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This past Monday, Jefferson Branch Library had the pleasure of hosting the ‘Worry Monster’ craft time for over a dozen kids and teens. This playful act of artistic expression brought smiles to the faces of all the participants including the adult caregivers. Best of all, the ‘Worry Monster’ craft can […]

Baby Storytime: March 2024

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These are the stories and songs we presented during Baby Storytime at Jefferson Branch Library in March 2024.   Please Mr. Panda by Steve Antony Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say “Please.” Peek-a-Moo! by Marie Torres  Cimarusti, illustrated […]

ArtNight Art Contest Winners: Ages 8-12

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This year, we asked young artists in our city to create a work of art that was inspired by illustrations found in children’s literature. Winners were announced on March 8, 2024, and their artwork was displayed in the new art gallery at Jefferson Branch Library through the end of the […]

Baby Storytime: February 2024

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Here are the stories and songs for Baby Storytime at the Jefferson Branch for February 2024 Peek-a-whoo? by Nina Laden The reader can look through die-cut pages for a visual clue to complete a game of peek-a-boo. 1, 2, 3s of thankfulness by Patricia Hegarty Learn your 123s while discovering […]

Baby Storytime: January 2024

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Here are the delightful stories and songs we presented during Baby Storytime at Jefferson Branch Library in January 2024. Will Ladybug hug? by Hilary Leung Ladybug is a great hugger. But will her friends let her hug? Find out in this surprising book all about consent. Polar Bear, Polar, Bear, […]

Baby Storytime: December 2023

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Here are the stories and songs we presented during Baby Storytime at Jefferson Branch Library in December 2023. Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the […]