Pasadena Public Library
This is the second “Out of the Pantry” teen cooking lesson. You can find the first HERE. These recipes use ingredients that do not use refrigeration so it allows us to easily distribute ingredients to participants. The recipes can also be cooked in a dorm room and great for for […]
Pasadena Public Library – Youth Network, 3/3/2021 In today’s meeting we will plan for mental health month. As many of you voiced the need for more mental health services especially in the last several months, today you’ll have the opportunity to shape some of those services for yourself and for […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 1/16/2021 Present: Genevieve, Noah, Jasmine, Leo, Yenyi, Vivien, Luke, Agenda: Edited videos so far Scavenger hunt debrief blog post with clues Shifts for facilitators + less number of days Walkable locations Back up hints for each location MHI grant – positive […]
Review by Isabella Henriquez, 16 Felix Ever After By Kacen Callender Though his name means “lucky” in Latin, Felix feels far from being lucky at all. He thinks that he has one too many minority labels. Not only is he black and queer, but also transgender. He often struggles with […]
Review by Jasmine Sov, 15 Red Hood By Elana K. Arnold On homecoming night, Bisou Martel is with her boyfriend on the dance floor when another boy, Tucker, gets in the way to try to dance with her instead. After standing up to Tucker, Bisou later has an intimate moment […]
Out of the Pantry: Cooking Class for Teens We made a simple vegetarian pasta using pantry ingredients. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions. Intro script from video: My name is Jane Gov, and I am the teen librarian at Pasadena Public Library. The following video was edited from a live […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 12/12/2020 Present: Jasmine, Vivien, Luke, Genevieve, Leo Announcement **Writing contest judges: If you want to judge the writing contest, you can do so by reading and sending me your results via email. Agenda: Quick interactive polls using Zoom annotations. Purpose – to learn […]
So you think you know Pasadena, huh? Let’s put your navigation expertise to the test. Join in on a scavenger hunt. There are nine clues that lead to locations within the City of Pasadena. We hope you have fun getting out and exploring our amazing city! This program was created […]
Review by Genevieve Harvey, 17 Splinters of Scarlet By Emily Bain Murphey The story begins with a subtle elucidation to the complications and disappointments that come from orphanage life. Agnes and Marit, two females who grew out of the Mill orphanage and currently work at Thorsen’s, are anticipating the arrival […]
Review by Genevieve Harvey, 17 The Infinite Noise By Laura Shippen (Trigger Warning: Self Harm) In The Infinite Noise, Lauren Shippen writes about the impractical expectations of how to “perfectly” manage teenage life – the balance between academic rigor, athletics, and socializing – as well as noting the salutary benefits […]