Altadena Library District

Altadena Library District Our Main Library is closed for renovation (2/1/26), but our Bob Lucas Memorial branch is open daily and our Loma Alta Park satellite location is open Mon-Sat.

Please visit http://www.altadenalibrary.org for our hours and to learn more about our distrist! The Main Library - 600 E Mariposa St., Altadena CA - 626-798-0833
Bob Lucas Branch Library - 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena CA - 626-798-8338

Hours listed are for Main Library. The Bob Lucas Library is open 10AM-6PM Monday-Friday

05/30/2026

Join for June storytimes!

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Mondays, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library

Toddler Storytime (walking-3), Tuedays, 9:30-10:15am, Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Baby Storytime (0-walking), Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am, Bob Lucas Library

We hope you can join us!

05/29/2026

Experience Summer Playday with Park on the Move!

Join and for an exciting program designed exclusively for Altadena communities impacted by the fire. 

Friday, June 5, 9:30-11:30am at Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center Parking Lot, 2659 Lincoln

05/25/2026

Camp Summer Challenge begins on Saturday, June 6!

In honor of this summer’s theme, we thought we’d share some vintage images of our camp counselors (aka library staff).

And we can hope you can connect, read and explore with us this summer!

05/23/2026

Join the Friends of the for their annual meeting and a special rebuild discussion with Paradise (Calif.) Mayor Steve Crowder on Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7:30pm at the Altadena Community Center.

Space is limited so please scan the QR code to register. You can also submit questions or topics you’d like to hear until May 29!

The locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Our Bob Lucas branch library and our satellite locat...
05/22/2026

The locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Our Bob Lucas branch library and our satellite location at Loma Alta Park will reopen on Tuesday at 10am.

Our Main Library is closed for renovation.

05/22/2026

Cozy Crafters is back! We hope to see you TOMORROW, Friday, May 22, from 4-6pm
Callisto Tea House, 1359 N. Altadena Dr.

Immerse yourself in crafty arts! Bring your own project to work on or dip into our supply basket. We’ll socialize, help each other out when we get stuck, and maybe, just maybe, finish that thing you’ve been working on.

Join us for a morning of creativity and fun with Girl Scout Troop 7171 as they introduce their FREE Little Art Gallery t...
05/21/2026

Join us for a morning of creativity and fun with Girl Scout Troop 7171 as they introduce their FREE Little Art Gallery to the Altadena community for their Girl Scout Silver Award! 💚

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center
📚 Bob Lucas Reading Court

Perfect for children ages 3–5! 🌈

Activities include:
🦋 Felt butterflies
💍 Pasta jewelry
🌸 Tie-dye coffee filters
📖 Read-aloud of Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems

Come create, play, and celebrate art with us! 🎉

🌱✨ Celebrate spring with us at Spring Mini Terrariums for Tweens! 🌼🪴Kids ages 8–12 will create their very own tiny livin...
05/21/2026

🌱✨ Celebrate spring with us at Spring Mini Terrariums for Tweens! 🌼🪴
Kids ages 8–12 will create their very own tiny living world using plants, soil, and fun decorations to take home and grow!

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 @ Loma Alta Park, 3330 Lincoln

Get ready to dig in, decorate, and bring your mini masterpiece to life! 🌿💚

05/21/2026

Our staff was honored to volunteer with to help build a home in Altadena today!

05/18/2026

🌼📚 SCHOOL’S ALMOST OUT AND SUMMER VIBES ARE ABOUT TO FLOW! 🌼📚
 
Remember summers filled with friendship bracelets, crafts, library adventures, and staying outside until the streetlights came on? ☀️🛼🌱
 
We’re bringing it all back with the Camp Summer Challenge Kickoff! ✌️💛
 
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 1PM–4PM
📍 Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center
 
Come hang out and:
🌈 Sign up for the Summer Challenge
✂️ Make friendship bracelets
🎨 Create buttons
🍓 Make tasty food crafts
🌱 Plant a seed to take home
🐴 Read to a tiny horse from 1–3PM!
 
It’s the kind of feel-good summer day that would make your inner 70/80’s kid jump on their banana seat and bike straight to the library. ☮️📖✨
 

Address

600 E Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA
91001

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16267980833

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