Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, January 24, 2022 on Zoom Present: Aminda, Gabrielle, Leo, Luke, Noah, Vivien, Yenyi Announcements: Staffing changes Jackbox games is on Tues. Feb. 15 from 4:30-6pm at Hastings Branch Library Discussions: Update on The Way to Well-Being Projects Discussion on […]
Out of the Pantry: Calas
Published on :In celebration of Black History Month, we are making and learning about calas rice fritters. Calas are similar to beignets in preparation and taste. They are usually made of leftover rice with sugary egg batter, then friend and dusted with powdered sugar. “Calas” is from the Nupe word ‘kárá’ meaning […]
levelUp 5: Youth Leadership Conference
Published on :The levelUP Youth Leadership Conference was a hybrid conference in 2021, starting with a fair at Hastings Branch Library, followed by a series of online programs presented by our community partners. Topics offered this year include: cooking class, car design workshop, mindfulness, creative writing, and a community health education series. […]
Teen Advisory Board — November 2021
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, November 27, 2021 at Hastings Branch Library Present: luke, leo, noah, jasmine, aminda, vivien Announcements: Jackbox games is on Tues. Feb. 15 from 4:30-6pm at Hastings Branch Library Save the date: State of the Youth on Wed. Jan. 26 In Dec. […]
Out of the Pantry: Fresh Pasta
Published on :In this lesson, we are making fresh handmade pasta with a sweet corn lemon sauce. This lesson will take about 2-3 hours, so I recommend setting aside a long afternoon to complete the recipe. Take your time in rolling and shaping your pasta. Share the experience with family or friends. […]
Teen Advisory Board — October 2021
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, October 16, 2021 at Hastings Branch Library Present: Staff: Jane, Angel Members: Leo, Jasmine, Jesus, Yenyi, Aminda Announcements: Progress of Bullying Prevention Month activities. Passed out 95 Care Kits and 1000 ribbons so far. Discussions: Discuss zine articles – […]
Bookmark Drawing Contest
Published on :We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Bookmark Drawing Contest. Artists were challenged to submit a black and white drawing for a “coloring page” in the size of a bookmark. Thanks to everyone who voted including our staff and community members. We received some truly beautiful submissions. The […]
Out of the Pantry: Pumpkin Empanadas
Published on :We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We’re learning about empanadas and how to make pastry dough from scratch. This dough technique (cutting cold butter into flour) is similar to making pie crusts, biscuits, scones, pasties, turnover dough, and other pastries. This process creates tiny air pockets (the butter) in your dough, […]
Teen Advisory Board — August 2021
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, August 21, 2021 at Hastings Branch Library Present: Staff: Jane, Angel Members: Yenyi, Noah, Vivien, Caelie, Gabrielle (Gem), Aminda, Leo Announcements: TAB podcast invite – 2-3 TAB members in discussion with another library’s TAB; Noah volunteered. Anyone else? Will also reach […]
Teen Advisory Board — July 2021
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, July 24, 2021 at Hastings Branch Library Present: vivien, maya, leo, genevieve Well-being grant Economic well-being (financial) Emotional well-being (mental health) Environmental well-being (space) Inner well-being (purpose, self) Intellectual well-being (creative) Physical well-being (health, food) Social well-being (relationships) Vocational well-being (work […]