Dream Catcher Story Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: grades 3-5) “The Dream Catching Girl” by Angel Tchigui Koundang Age 9, Grade 4 Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She lived with her small family in one tiny house. They were very poor and she did […]
“Web of Dreams” by Malena Zamora
Published on :Dream Catcher Story Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: grades 3-5) “Web of Dreams” by Malena Zamora Age 10, Grade 4 In a little teepee, images of ice cream and donuts floated into the heavy night air. Magical wooden hoops of bent Willow branches, covered in a net of […]
Bookmark Design Contest
Published on :We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Bookmark Design Contest! The contest was a great success. We had numerous entries with very creative designs. Two designs from each category, eight designs in total, were selected by our library staff judges. The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed […]
Take and Make Crafts
Published on :This month we’re starting to offer a new option for kids and families to get their creativity on! Each week we will open registration for different “Take and Make” craft kits for various different age groups. Kits will contain all the basic materials you need to make the project. Check […]
Hidden History Contest Winners
Published on :We’re pleased to announce the winners of the “Hidden History” Writing and Art Contests. This year, youth ages 8-14 who live or attend school in Pasadena were challenged to put their own spin on a piece of history. All artwork and stories were inspired by characters or moments from past […]
Winners and Honorable Mentions for our Fractured Films Art Contest
Published on :On Saturday, August 31st we had a reception honoring the winners and honorable mentions of our Art and Writing Contests. This year’s theme was “Fractured Films,” fitting with our Summer Reading theme, “It’s Showtime at Your Library!” We got beautiful art and writing entries that were inspired by films, but […]
Meeting Natalie Dias Lorenzi: Young Readers League Author
Published on :On Thursday, November 8 at Central Library, we got to meet Natalie Dias Lorenzi, author of A Long Pitch Home, this year’s Young Readers League selection! Participants got their books signed, joined in activities and crafts, and celebrated the art and writing contest winners. To learn more about Young Readers […]
“First Goal” by Breck Sequeira
Published on :Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 1st place Category 1 (ages 8-11) Breck Sequeira Age 11 (Grade 6), Blair Middle School “First Goal” David Manuel follows his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. Tic-tac-tic-tac-tic-tac. Bouncing back and forth between his feet, keeping it up in the […]
“The Mattesons” by Maya Bailey
Published on :Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 2nd place Category 1 (ages 8-11) Maya Bailey Age 11 (Grade 6), Eliot Arts Magnet “The Mattesons” A natural disaster forces the Matteson family to take a new journey. It was 9:00 a.m. when the lights started to flicker in the […]
“Facing the World” by Becca Andelin
Published on :Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 3rd place Category 1 (ages 8-11) Becca Andelin Age 11 (Grade 6), Eliot Arts Magnet “Facing the World” Marco finds inspiration to face the world. Marco sat in his den, next to a blazing fire. It was snowing outside, frosting the […]