Pasadena Public Library
Kick off the 2015 Read to the Rhythm Teen Summer Reading Club with an epic Just Dance Party! PPL will have not just one, but TWO parties so be sure to tell your friends and get ready to have a good time! Comfortable clothing and water bottles are highly recommended […]
After the library closed on Halloween night, right smack in the middle of our after-hours dinner party, a guest was “murdered”. Teen party revelers explored the spooky corners of Central Library, hunted for clues, used deductive skills to determine how, where, and who was the murderer(s). A big thanks to […]
Creative Power by Julia See, Grade 11 Creative Power was the showcase of works created from the collaboration between Art Center College of Design and Blair Art Club. The Blair art teacher and art club supervisor, Mrs. Martinez, contacted Art Center and they agreed on collaboration. Art Center students came […]
During winter break, teens competed in the Gingerbread House Competition. Materials First, participants had to build their base. They used cardboard and tape to build the shape. A round cake board was used for the bottom. These were the the only non-edible portions. All the materials for the decorations […]
It’s Teen Read Week, which means FREE BOOKS! Attendees arrived with their own books and swapped them out with others. In addition, everyone left with a couple of new books from the giveaway cart. Tote bags, bookmarks, and buttons were also given away. Teen volunteers also hung around and played […]
We celebrated the end of our Summer Reading Challenge in Doctor Who style. Some of the ideas and a bulk of the decor was planned by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Decor Teen volunteers decorated the patio with “Bad Wolf” chalk “graffiti”, scavenger hunt items, and a full size […]
Swordfighting @the library! The Kron Martial Arts staff brought medieval combat and history to our library teens. Kron is an affiliate of the HEMA Alliance and a partner sponsor of the Swordscholar Program. They work with medieval researchers and martial artists throughout the world to recreate medieval combat as a serious […]
This event is a followup to the 4th annual State of the Kids event, which took place last October. When they’re not at home or school, where is The Third Place that children and youth in our community go to feel safe, connected, secure? The State of the Kids (now State […]
On April 26, nearly 150 guests gathered at Central Library to meet, get books signed, and hear 20 YA and middle grade authors speak at the 2014 Pasadena Teen Book Festival. Teens, Bridge to Books, and YA Book Council volunteers managed registration, setup, and book signing lines as guests poured […]
Hats, beads, glitter! It’s a 1920’s party with the added benefit of poetry. In Roaring 20’s fashion, teens shared their self-written poems under the spotlight. The performers were teens from all over our community—some from our own writing workshops and many from our local high schools. With the help of many […]