Come and vote for your favorite in the Circle of Trees at Pasadena Central Library this year! 🎄
🗓️ December 5 – December 26
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
If your civic, non-profit, church or volunteer organization would like to decorate a tree, we still have a few spots available!
Email Belinda at [email protected] for more information.
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, November 18, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Join us to create Custom Car Wooden Coasters! 🤩
Laser Cutter Wonders: Come learn what you can do with a laser cutter! In this series of workshops, we will cover the basics from browsing the Glowforge design catalog, searching depositories for free laser files and even creating some projects with various laser-safe materials. Reservation is required as space is limited.
Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date on our website www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276.
Join us at our 9th annual Ichigo-Con! 👏😄
💥 Join Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston Fan Group for our annual #StarWarsReads at the #IchigoCon Free Comic Con this Saturday, November 1️⃣6️⃣! 💥
We’re excited to partner with our friends at Pasadena Public Library, TX each year for Ichigo-Con as part of our Fan Group’s “Star Wars Reads” youth #literacy outreach. 📚
This FREE mini comic convention in #Pasadena will feature a #costume #contest, #games, #LARP, book sale and other activities for kids & teens. Visit our SWEH booth for #prizes, photos and a #WookieeRoar contest. There will also be arts & #crafts, a #cosplay #storytime and a foam #Lightsaber build & training for the Padawans in the children’s library section.
#BeARebel #ReadMoreBooks #StarWarsBooks
💥 Ichigo-Con is hosted by #PasadenaPublicLibrary. It is held from 10AM – 1PM on Saturday, November 16. 💥 FREE Community event!
Ichigo-Con Free Comic Con with Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston + Star Wars Reads
SWEnthusiastsHouston.com
@StarWarsEnthusiastsHouston
The order is back at Central Library this year!👏
Join Rover, Dagorath, and many other vendors, presenters and costumed characters on Saturday at our Ichigo-Con!
🗓️ Saturday, November 16, 2024
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
Come join us learn about everything STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics! In this fun, educational program, we will be making edible meteorites!
Ages: 2nd – 5th grade.
🗓️ Monday, November 18, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
Join us for an exciting journey through Native American culture. Explore tribal history, learn words in Native American languages, join in a traditional dance and much more!
🗓️ Saturday, November 16, 2024
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
2024 Ichigo-Con Event Schedule! 🤖
Join us for the costume contest, prizes, presentations, vendors, and much more!
🗓 Saturday, November 16 2024
🕚 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Central Library: 1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr.
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Have a question about our weather? Bring it to Central Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening! Meteorologist Amaryllis Cotto will talk about her work as a forecaster in the National Weather Service League City office and her flights this fall as an Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron officer. Come and learn how forecasters collect and use data to predict the weather, including the big storms!
Don’t put away your costumes just yet, join us for a costume contest!🏆
Ichigo-Con 2024 is the place for all things geek – don’t miss out!
Mark your calendars for November 16, and prepare for presentations, vendors, Kpop photocard decor, crafts, Dagorath and so much more!👏
Join us as participants of the Dictionary Art Challenge present their art pieces! 🎨
Family and friends are invited to view all the different takes on the challenge. Participants are encouraged to talk about their works and ask fellow artists about theirs. ☺
🗓️ Wednesday, November 13
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
FNAF Teen Lock-In was a success! 🙌🏻
The teens enjoyed pizza and a FNAF theme escape room full of thrills, a lot of candy from the Freddy Piñata the Teen Advisory Board members created and so much more! 🍕🐻🦊🐰🐤🧁
⚠️ Warning! Warning! ⚠️ Missing out on Ichigo Con November 16 would be highly illogical! Live Action Role Play, comics, vendors, crafts and cosplay await—dangerously fun for all ages!
Join us in the teen room, geek out over your favorite anime and manga, try new snacks, and make kawaii crafts. 🤩
🌹 This simple yet effective DIY project is perfect for transforming old or unadorned vases into eye-catching centerpieces.🪻 The craft hour is a first come, first served event and while supplies last. . . Breathe new life in to a plain glass vase by adding a touch of personality and creativity. 🌹
This simple yet effective DIY project is perfect for transforming old or unadorned vases into eye-catching centerpieces.🪻
The craft hour is a first come, first served event and while supplies last.
We LOVE our Friends! ❣️
We had an amazing time during the Friends of the Library scavenger hunt!
Our Friends of the library week has come to an end, Thank you to everyone who left them a sweet message. 💌
Next week’s program holiday cooking program with Harris County Texas A&M AgriLife has been cancelled. We regret the inconvenience.
Join us at our Fairmont Library and prepare your child for a lifetime of learning through reading, playing, singing, and talking. 📖🎵
Age Group: 0-Kinder
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, November 4, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Got a costume? You could become one of only nine people to have ever won this trophy! Plus other great prizes!
Join us at the Central Library for STEAM Day Celebration! Explore Elephant Toothpaste, robotics, and numerous STEAM activities!
Join Sarah Ellis from Better Living for Texans for a festive cooking class dedicated to the art of making the perfect Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Learn the secrets to achieving a creamy, flavorful texture and explore various topping options to elevate your dish. This class is perfect for holiday gatherings or simply adding a touch of warmth and comfort to your meals.
If you’ve been wanting to explore your artistic side, here is a good opportunity. Come and learn to paint with City Engineer Rick Masters. He’ll provide two scenes for you to choose from as well as tips as you progress in your painting, and the library will provide all supplies.
Come and hear about the 2024 hurricane season and how weather forecasts are prepared from Amaryllis Cotto, a National Weather Service meteorologist who flew into Hurricane Helene this fall as part of her duties with the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Squadron!
Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos by decorating your own SUGAR SKULL for your ofrendas. 🕯️
This is a family event, children and adults are welcome! 🤗
All programs are first come, first served and while supplies last!
📌REMINDER TO FALL BACK! Daylight Savings Time officially ENDS at 2AM on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. #TimeChange #FallBack
It’s Gulf Coast Reads Month, and libraries and book groups around Houston are reading and discussing the same book: “Night Will Find You” by Julia Heaberlin. Come and help them evaluate these clues and find out the mystery behind it all.
Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date. www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276.
Still spots available in next Tuesday evening’s “murder mystery” game based on this year’s Gulf Coast Reads pick, Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin. If you haven’t yet read the book, no problem. All the information you need to solve the mystery will be provided (you may want to read the book later!).
With Wings Over Houston this weekend, here are some photos from the Friends’ recent bus trip to the Houston Museum of Flight. It’s also National Friends of Libraries Week and you’re invited to become a member! Check out how at pasadenalibrary.org (click on Support Your Library). Tonight the Friends celebrate the week with an after-hours scavenger hunt at the Central Library and pizza generously donated by Bubba’s 33.
Join us at the Central Library for stories, songs, crafts, and all-around fun while reinforcing early literacy skills. Make sure to wear your spookiest costume! 👻
Ages 0-5
It’s National Friends of Libraries Week, so we thought we would share photos from just some of the programs that Friends of the Pasadena Public Library have brought to the library this year. Plus equipment such as a book repair and binding machine, prizes for events and Summer Reading Program, staff training, and much more! We’re so grateful to the Friends for everything they do to support our library!
We invite you to join the celebration of Friends of the Library Week, October 20-26, 2024. 📚
Mayor Jeff Wagner and Community Relations Manager Rex Lindberg have issued a proclamation in recognition of National Friends of Libraries Week. 🗓️
Our Friends of the Library have made possible numerous programs, facilities like the Maker Lab, and the beautiful Fairmont Library mural. Please visit, explore their projects, and express your gratitude in a note. 💌
Parents, come and learn everything you need to know about the FAFSA and TASFA financial aid applications. Presented by GRADcafe by Project GRAD.
For your October chills, come and see a movie from 1945 that cast a shadow on the scary movies that followed. Then get a chance to talk it afterwards, including a twist in the ending that copycats didn’t catch. And check our calendar at pasadenalibrary.org for next week’s movie appropriate for Halloween week!
Join us for a Five Nights at Freddy’s Trivia Night to gear up for the Five Night at Freddy’s Lock-In
Grades: 6th-12th
Thanks to everyone who donated to or attended our costume swap! Still need a costume for Halloween or Ichigo Con (Saturday, November 16)? We’ll leave them out for the rest of the day!
Join us for our Library Kids Events! 🫶🏻
-Family Place Workshop
-Fairmont Storytime
-Music and Movement
-Phonics and Play
and so much more!
Visit our online calendar for more events! 🗓️
Pasadenalibrary.org/calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Longtime Pasadena resident, author and school board member Cecil Ghormley visits on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to talk about some key moments and places in Pasadena history beginning in the 1940s, when his family moved to the city. Join us for the presentation and talk beginning at 5:30 p.m.!
X Marks the Spot! ❤️
Check out this cute maker lab project done by one of our regulars!
Want to learn how to use the Glowforge Laser Cutter? Did you know we also have a Cricut and a 3D Printer that you can use for FREE? 🙌🖥
Visit our calendar at https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar to sign up for the next orientation or workshop.
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, October 14, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Interested in becoming a citizen? Start practicing for the interview in this six-session class. The class will cover questions about the US government, history, geography, and concepts such as the rights and responsibilities of citizens and also help you practice your interview skills. To join the class, participants must speak English at least at a basic level and must already have two years of permanent residency in the US
Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date. www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276.
Thanks to everyone who donated costumes, and to everyone who dropped by for the costume swap this past Saturday! If you missed a chance to donate or would like to pick up a costume (donation not required), we still have costumes to share and will host another swap on Monday, October 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.!
Join us for this month’s spooktacular programs at the Central and Fairmont Library for TEENS!
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Parents and high school seniors, you are invited to create FSA ID accounts in preparation for the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. GRADcafe advisors are here to help!
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, October 7, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Mystery Escape Room at South Houston High School by Ms. Lily. ❤️
South Houston High School Librarian, Kathleen Hammerle in partnership with Lily Alonso, Teen Librarian at Pasadena Public Library, TX hosted an exciting Mystery Escape Room event for the the Theatre Productions class. It was a fantastic collaboration effort that resulted in fun and learning for all! Stay tuned for future SHHS Library and PPL collaboration projects in the works for students! 🎉😀 #pisdREADS Pasadena Independent School District
Do you have something you would like to customize or create from scratch? Want to learn how to use the Glowforge Laser Cutter? Did you know we also have a Cricut and a 3D Printer that you can use for FREE? 🙌🖥
Visit our calendar at https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar to sign up for the next orientation or workshop.
Join us for our FIRST EVER Dictionary Art Challenge! 🎨📖
Create a unique and self-paced art piece and preset it at the Library Art Show in November. Open to Students (Grades 2nd – 12th) and Adults. Don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Lily for more information at [email protected] or 713.475.4985.
¡Viva la Biblioteca! 💃
Thank you to everybody who joined us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Fairmont Library. ✨
We had amazing performances by Mariachi Amor a Mexico & Fiesta Mexicana Folkloric Dancers. ❤️
Read more BOOOOOOOOOOOKS! 👻
Hello October, visit us this month for all the spooktacular events!
Visit our online calendar for more information. https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Have a Halloween costume in good condition that you are not using? Donate it (through Friday please) for Saturday’s costume swap!
It’s Fall Y’all and what better way to celebrate than by making some cute decor? 🍂📚
Join us as we show you how to make a pumpkin from your old books. The craft hour is a first come, first served event while supplies last.
Get ready for Halloween and celebrate in an eco-friendly way with a new-to-you costume! 🎃
Bring in your gently used costume by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3! You’ll get a ticket for each costume you bring.
Here is how it works:
👻 We’ll accept costumes for all ages and styles, from toddlers to adults. Please make sure all costumes are in good condition, and free of tears and stains.
👻 If you have a ticket, visit on Saturday, October 5 between 10 and 11 a.m. to pick out a costume for each ticket. Everyone is welcome to come between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick out a costume.
👻 Leftover costumes after the event will be donated to local charities.
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, September 30, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
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¡Acompáñanos para los programas de esta semana en la Biblioteca Central y Fairmont!
Semana de Lunes, 30 de Septiembre del 2024
📍 Biblioteca Central – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Biblioteca Fairmont – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
#pasadenatxpubliclibrary #ppltx #cityofpasadenatx #library #pasadenatx #makerlab #hellooctober #october #teatasting #citizenshipclass #crafts #teens #DIY
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are going on a bus trip! Come along to the Lone Star Flight Museum, home to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame and a 130,000 square foot museum with a flying collection of rare and historic aircraft of all kinds.
For more information call (713) 475-4984 or email [email protected]
¡Viva la Biblioteca!
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Fairmont Library. We will have special performances by Mariachi Amor a Mexico & Fiesta Mexicana Folkloric Dancers.
Come and enjoy all the music, dance, and family fun.
🗓 Saturday, September 28, 2024
⏰11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Join us this October at our Central Library every Tuesday for our Family Place Workshop! 🧸📖
Be your child’s first teacher! Join us for a 5 week program for toddlers, their parents and/or caregivers. Learn early literacy techniques, developmental milestone, and helpful strategies for healthy childhood development. No Registration Required
🗓️ Every Tuesday in October
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
Don’t forget it’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Your card gives you easy access to books and movies here in Pasadena and across Harris County.
Already have a card? Refer a friend! Both you and your friend will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
Celebrate Gandhi’s 155th birthday by learning about his life and influence on other leaders. Presented by Eternal Gandhi Museum of Houston guest speaker G V Krishnan.
Join us to win Door Prizes.
Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date. www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276
Unleash your inner chef and create a vibrant, refreshing salad masterpiece combining the creamy richness of avocado, the tropical sweetness of pineapple, and peppery kick of watercress in this hands-on cooking class. Registration required.
Join us to learn about everything STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics! In this fun, educational program, we will be working in teams to assemble LEGO kits!
Join a casual discussion about what you are currently reading and discover new books, authors, and genres.
It’s a book club without the commitment to read one specific book! Bring your book to discuss with a group of readers and get personalized reading recommendations from library staff!
Contact Amber at the library at 713-477-0276 for more details!
arth exciting new literary treasures with fellow book lovers tonight.
On the path to become a U.S citizen? Join our six-session class to prepare you. Need more information call and find out all the details. Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date. www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276.
Calling all gamers!! Join us for an exciting gaming night and compete for a chance to win awesome prizes.
Grades 6-12
Join us to play a variety of games and activities will be offered to children to introduce the alphabet and the sounds of letters. This is great to help prepare children for school readiness.
Ages 2 – 5
It’s piñata time! 🪅
Check out the amazing piñatas that were made in our craft night. 👏
Teens created their own mini polymer clay sculptures. 😎🙌🏻
Did you know we have Teen programs every Thursday? 🧐
Do you have ideas for new programs you want to see at our library? 🤗
Join us for an opportunity to make changes and learn new skills on a board of other teens! 🙌🏻
➡️TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
🗓️ Thursday, September 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr. 
Needing a new book to read? 📚
Check out our BYOB Book Club’s recommendations. 👏
It’s a book club without the commitment to read one specific book! Bring your book to discuss with a group of readers and get personalized reading recommendations from library staff!
Contact Amber at the library at 713-477-0276 for more details!
Calling all badged makers!🗣
The Maker Lab now has open lab hours available for all of our badged makers! 👏
Times slots are first come, first served. Makers must be badged in the machine requested to use. 1 Hour time slots are available for each of our Maker Lab machines. Computers in the Maker Lab will be available for file preparation as well.
Registration is not required but space is limited. Can’t Make this day? More open lab days coming soon! 📅
It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Your card gives you easy access to books and movies here in Pasadena and across Harris County.
Already have a card? Refer a friend! Both you and your friend will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
¡Viva la Biblioteca!
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Fairmont Library. We will have special performances by Mariachi Amor a Mexico & Baker Ripley Folkloric Dancers.
Come and enjoy all the music, dance, and family fun.
🗓 Saturday, September 28, 2024
⏰11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, September 9, 2024.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Calling all badged makers!🗣
The Maker Lab now has open lab hours available for all of our badged makers! 👏
Times slots are first come, first served. Makers must be badged in the machine requested to use. 1 Hour time slots are available for each of our Maker Lab machines. Computers in the Maker Lab will be available for file preparation as well.
Registration is not required but space is limited. Can’t Make this day? More open lab days coming soon! 📅
Considering applying for citizenship?
Join representatives of the National Association for Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund for an informational session to learn about eligibility, documentation, and requirements, the process of naturalization, and resources on how to get free application assistance.
Plus, learn about classes beginning at the library later this month!
Pasadena Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Adventures At The Library” winners have picked up their prizes.
Thank you to everyone who participated this year and attended our in-person and virtual programs, we had an amazing time! 📚
Thank you to Friends of the Library and other sponsors who have donated items for our prizes this summer we wouldn’t be able to do it without you!
Congratulations to all of our SRP winners! 🥳
It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! Your card gives you easy access to books and movies here in Pasadena and across Harris County. Already have a card? Refer a friend! Both you and your friend will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
Fall into September! 🍂
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! ✨
HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD:
Library cards are available to all residents of Texas free of charge. Customers will need to show photo identification and proof of current residential address.
Visit our online calendar for more information. https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Join us at our Fairmont Library and prepare your child for a lifetime of learning through reading, playing, singing, and talking.
Age Group:0-Kinder
Do you have something you would like to customize or create from scratch? Want to learn how to use the Glowforge Laser Cutter? Did you know we also have a Cricut and a 3D Printer that you can use for FREE? 🙌🖥
Visit our calendar at https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar to sign up for the next orientation or workshop.
Give your brain a break! 😊
Spend a minute or two solving these puzzles. Starting with Sudoku.
The puzzle will change as soon as it is solved.
Bonus if you let staff know if you solved it! 👏
Available only in our Central Library.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
The Pasadena Public Library will CLOSE on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day!
Both library locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
It’s really hot outside 😎and you might not be thinking about your garden this week! But it will be cooler before too long.🍁
Come and learn about planting, harvesting and taste for some vegetables you might not be familiar with but that grow well in our area 🌱
The Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn) will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, August 22 due to a power outage.
We plan to reopen tomorrow, Friday, August 23 at 10:00 AM.
The Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy – 713.848.5345) will remain open regular hours.
Please stay tuned for updates!
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Have you ever had a chayote? A West Indian Gherkin? Purple sweet potato, black radish or Armenian cucumber? Those are just some of many kinds of vegetables indigenous to other countries, but that also grow well here. Harris County Master Gardener Teresa See will show you how to grow these and other international vegetables, and also why you might like to have them in your garden! Register please at pasadenalibrary.org/calendar
Our library programs will be returning in September, our librarians are working hard to bring fun and exiting programs to everyone. 👏📅
Did you know we have tabletop activities for you??
We have a special place in our Kid’s room for toddlers to play in our family play area while supervised. 🧸🍎
We have coloring sheets, magnet tiles, puzzles, and board games for kids. 🥳🖍
A good collection of board games and video games for our teens in the Teen Room. 🎮🎲
Ask our staff to get started!
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
Needing a new book to read? 📚
Check out our BYOB Book Club’s recommendations. 👏
It’s a book club without the commitment to read one specific book! Bring your book to discuss with a group of readers and get personalized reading recommendations from library staff!
Contact Amber at the library at 713-477-0276 for more details!
Sea you in our next crafting class!🌊🎨
Check out these amazing netted sea glass lanterns created by our talented patrons. 👏🔥
2024 Summer Reading Highlights! 🤩
We successfully put another wonderful summer behind us.
1,622 Total Registrations
873 Active Readers
462 Completed Activities
17,812 Books Read
566,634 Minutes Read
420,162 Pages Read
Thank you all for participating and joining us in the adventure of reading. 📚
A huge thank you to all the performers who joined us this summer!🙂
Need help with your Financial Aid application, resume, job or college application or just need some help with career exploration? GRADcafé is at Central Library for in-person help in English or Spanish every Thursday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Wild Things Zoofari. 🙌🏻
We ended the summer with unforgettable little friends and learning about their environments. 🦘🐇🌍
Our Friends of the Library took a bus trip courtesy of Harris Precint 2 to the historic Rosenberg Library in Galveston, TX. 🚌
The oldest continuously run library in the state of Texas! Enjoying some delicious lunch at the historic Star Drug Store.
Not yet a member of the Friends of the Library? It’s easy to join! The fee to become a member is only $10 per year or 10 volunteer hours. Visit https://pasadenalibrary.org/friends-library-1 for more information.
Join us on our next bus trip! 🙌🏻😎
Hello August, our Summer Reading Program has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us. 😀 We will be announcing the winners tomorrow!
Most of our programs will be taking a short break but we will be back with more programs next month! 👏
Visit our online calendar for more details. https://www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Join us for First Monday Book Club, we will be discussing the book “Her Hidden Genius” by Marie Benedict.
Pick up the book at any location or download the eBook for FREE on the library’s Boundless app.
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, July 29, 2024
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Want to learn how to use the Cricut? Did you know we also have a Laser Machine and a 3D Printer that you can use for FREE? 🙌🖥
Visit our calendar at https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar to sign up for the next orientation or workshop. 🗓
Here is a honey of deal — two books, movies or audiobooks for $1, suggested donation. Plus: $5 mystery boxes. Find your books at the Friends of the Library Book Bonanza on Friday, July 26 from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday’s event is sneak peak for Friends members only, but it’s easy to become a Friend! Come and join!
Thank you so much for coming and presenting all about the latest trip to our Sister City Hadano, Japan.
Want to learn more about their trip?
Here is a link to the slideshow that was presented:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGLnDmZV6k/l0MF6ZQmU50GOuuhfDh3gg/view?utm_content=DAGLnDmZV6k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1HSrOWjcGAZp4tbjjilb1LiBeFdmlqa73lzbjsEvY6ISX8N_i_4RVScUM_aem_5zi_WQMqD-XTg8HtPiRDsw
Just a few more days left to Fill the Bus with school supplies for Pasadena ISD teachers and students! We have drop off points at Fairmont and Central Libraries.
Have you seen the amazing transformation of the Friends’ bookstore at Central Library? Kids’ picture books, teen, large type, Spanish, fiction and nonfiction and more! Drop by during regular library hours! And during the Book Bonanza on Friday (noon to 4 p.m., must be a Friends member) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), all of these books plus many tables more are on sale at a suggested donation of two for $1. Plus movies!
We had such a magical time with Mr. O’Bryant! 👏🎩🪄
Thank you for an incredible magic show!
Join us for this week’s programs at the Central and Fairmont Library!
Week of Monday, July 22, 2024
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Summer Round Up! ☀️📚
Don’t forget to submit your reading, activities and assign your earned tickets to your preferred prize on our Beanstack app. 📲
Deadline is July 31st. 📆
We will not be able to change anything after the deadline. Winners will be announced and contacted on Friday, August 2nd.
To register and learn more click here: https://bit.ly/PPLTX_SRP
Visit our online calendar for more information. https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
Did you know that Pasadena has a longstanding connection with Hadano, Japan, close to Mt. Fuji? Come and hear about that connection from the sister city team that just visited. Below is a photo from the trip. We’ll also play some traditional and popular card games. Join us Monday at 6 p.m. (adult program)!
Step into the magical world of Harry Potter at the library as we celebrate his birthday with an enchanting movie marathon! 🎂🎥
Snacks will be provided while supplies last!
Grades 6-12
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are going on a trip to the historic Rosenberg Library in Galveston, Texas, the oldest continuously run library in the state of Texas! All Friends members are welcome to join the trip.
For the bus trip there, there is an age limit of 55 and up and the cost is $3. Meet at the Pasadena Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr.) at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. After the library tour, they’ll have lunch at the historic Star Drug Store.
Register please calling 713-475-4984.
Not yet a member of the Friends of the Library? It’s easy to join! The fee to become a member is only $10 per year or 10 volunteer hours. Visit https://pasadenalibrary.org/friends-library-1 for more information.
Check out our teens amazing Henna Art. 🧑🎨
We had such a great time with Ms. Ulbricht from Henna Love.
We learned how to create a henna paste, and the basic principles of design, and had so much fun in applying the henna art.
Join us at the Central Library for our end-of-summer lock-in party! Teens will get a chance to soak up the last bit of the Summer Reading Program by playing games and interacting with each other! Food, snacks, and drinks will be supplied, so come out and join us! 😆👏
Ages 12-18.
PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, JULY 25 AT 12:00 PM.
Exploring space with Lunar and Planetary Institute 🪐
Thank you for coming and engaging in hands on activities with our teens. 🌟
Join us at the Central Library for stories, songs, crafts, and all-around fun while reinforcing early literacy skills. 📚
Come and immerse yourself in Japanese and culture! Also, learn about our sister city of Hadano, Japan from the group that just returned from there!
Get ready for an exciting magic show! ✨
Come see amazing tricks and have a blast! Grades: K – 5th
***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
Join us for Teen Cuisine, an interactive culinary adventure. Get ready to make and taste fantastic dishes. 🍎🥦
Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
First come, first serve. While supplies last.
Grades 6-12
Our Brighter Bites program for Friday, July 19 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Looking for activities to enjoy with kids this summer? Before school starts?
Visit the Pasadena Public Library to meet other community members, learn various skills, and participate in diverse activities. It’s a great way to connect with your neighbors and make new friends.
Explore the diverse range of activities available at the Pasadena Public Library Central location for fun, safe activities with the kids. Please visit their site for details regarding each event, such as date and time, or how to sign up for one of their learning activities and updates.
The flyer shows the events that will be hosted on July 18 and July 19 at the Pasadena Public Library Central Location.
Pasadena Public Library, TX
Our Fairmont program for “The Fungus Among Us” for Wednesday, July 17 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
‼️‼️RESCHEDULED EVENT‼️‼️
Join us to learn about the attributes of snakes, turtles, and alligators and discover why these often misunderstood animals are important. See live reptiles up close and have an opportunity to touch them.
Ages 13-18
***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
Lend us your book or tv series detective skills to help solve a mystery tomorrow evening!
‼️‼️RESCHEDULED EVENT‼️‼️
Explore the amazing connections in nature with our fun-filled program! Join us as we discover how everything in the wild is linked through the food chain. Note: This program was rescheduled from last week to Tuesday, July 16 as a result of power outages.
Grades K-5th
***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
RESCHEDULED EVENT ‼️‼️
Get Creative with Cricut! In this series of workshops, you will learn the basics of getting comfortable with crafting with the Cricut and Heat press. First-time users will gain access to all the resources included with their very own design space account. The account is free. This series will include working with common materials that are available and used with Cricut.
Register by filling out the form on our website calendar under the event date. www.pasadenalibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 713-477-0276
‼️‼️RESCHEDULED EVENT‼️‼️
Explore how plants and animals team up in nature to help each other thrive. Note: This program was rescheduled from last week to Tuesday, July 16 (also at 4 p.m.) as a result of power outages.
Grades K-5th
***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.*** 
Our Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow for Wednesday, July 17 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Fairmont Library will remain closed and will reopen until further notice.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
📚 The Central and Fairmont Library will remain closed and will reopen until further notice.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
📚 The Central and Fairmont Library will close Tuesday, July 9 and will reopen until further notice. Our Family Story time will be canceled and our Teen Fishy Anatomy will be rescheduled.
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
📱If you have a NON-EMERGENCY call, please do not call 911, instead dial (713)475-5555.
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📚 La Biblioteca Central y Fairmont cerrará el martes 9 de julio y reabrirá hasta nuevo aviso.
Nuestra hora de cuentos familiares se cancelará y nuestro evento de Fishy Anatomy para adolescentes será reprogramada.
📍 Biblioteca Central – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Biblioteca Fairmont – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
📱Si tiene una llamada que NO ES DE EMERGENCIA, no llame al 911, en su lugar marque (713)475-5555.
{CLOSURE UPDATE- July 8, 2024 at 5:30PM}
⛔️City of Pasadena non-emergency offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Emergency staff, 9-1-1 and essential personnel will remain on duty.
🚛Please keep in mind that while sanitation crews will be resuming their routes, they are experiencing heavier than normal volume due to storm debris. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
🚛 If you are a City sanitation customer whose trash was not collected Monday, be advised that City crews will be servicing Monday’s route on Wednesday, July 10.
🏛️The Pasadena Municipal Courthouse will be closed as well. IF YOU HAVE A COURT HEARING FOR A TICKET ON TUESDAY, JULY 9, YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, AS THE COURT WILL BE CLOSED.
🆘If you have a NON-EMERGENCY call, please do not call 911, instead dial (713)475-5555.
🟢All city office will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
We had a great time with Mr. Greg Ruhe of Puppet Pizzaz 🌟
Summer Reading is open to all ages and runs from Saturday, June 1st through Wednesday, July 31st.
There are fun programs, activities, and cool prizes for READING!
Register TODAY so you don’t miss a minute of Summer Reading 2024!
To register and learn more click here: https://bit.ly/PPLTX_SRP
Card games plus: Pasadena’s sister city team is just back from Hadano, Japan. Come and hear about their adventure!
Join us at our Fairmont Library and prepare your child for a lifetime of learning through reading, playing, singing, and talking. Age Group: Toddlers and preschoolers
***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
Increase your productivity on the computer and learn the basics, including the mouse, keyboard, and internet searching. 💻
Come and immerse yourself in Japanese games and culture this evening!
Karuta is a Japanese card game in which you must collect matching cards, often involving poems.
Hello GRADcafé Fam! All GRADcafé sites will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, July 9th. Please visit www.gradcafe.org to see our locations and hours of operation. #happyindependenceday
¡Hola Familia GRADcafé! Todas las ubicaciones de GRADcafé estarán cerradas el Jueves, 4 de Julio y Viernes, 5 de Julio en celebración al Dia de la Independencia. Regresaremos nuevamente a nuestros horarios regulares el Martes, 9 de Julio. Por favor visiten www.gradcafe.org para mirar nuestras ubicaciones y horarios. #FelizDiaDeLaIndependencia @tejanocenteronline @tTCCC Tejano Center for Community Concerns @pasadenatxpubliclibrary
Our teens are turtley awesome! 😎🐢
Thank you to Mr. Rick Masters for an amazing class. 🧑🎨
Hello, July!☀️🌸
Don’t forget its not to late to sign up for Summer Reading and win amazing prizes. 📖
Summer Reading is open to all ages and runs from Saturday, June 1st through Wednesday, July 31st.
To register and learn more click here: https://bit.ly/PPLTX_SRP
Visit our online calendar for more information. https://bit.ly/PPLTX_Calendar
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn
📍 Fairmont Library – 4330 Fairmont Pkwy
