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发帖数: 31 | 1 以下是Pasadena图书馆主馆及分馆九月部分活动预告. 所有活动免费对公众开放, 无需
出示借书卡或当地居民证明, 欢迎所有有兴趣的朋友前来参加. 个别活动因场地有限须
提前报名(此类活动会在预告中注明). 如有问题请致电(626)744-4066查询.
主馆和9个分馆地址: http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/library/libraries/
更多活动请见: http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/library/library-events/
--Family Events—
CLAY PLAY
Bring your imagination and have fun working with clay. Make imprints of
leaves or flowers, and then decorate your creation with a string of beads
and hang it in your home. All materials provided.
Thursday, Sept. 15 • 3:30 p.m. • Hill Avenue
Orange County Guitar Orchestra
The Orange County Guitar Orchestra (OCGO) presents classical guitar music
from around the world, including music from Mexico, South America, Greece
and France, under the direction of David Grimes. Join us for an evening with
a unique and colorful repertoire.
Thursday, Sept. 15 • 7 p.m. • Central Library/Donald Wright
Auditorium
Back to School Games Party
Join us for an afternoon of games, laughs and fun as we say goodbye to
summer and hello to fall!
Thursday, Sept. 15 • 4 p.m. • Hastings
--Adult Events—
Digital Library: Overdrive for Kindle Devices
Do you have a Kindle device? Are you tired of buying books online? Did you
know that the library has a digital collection accessible 24 hours a day, 7
days a week? Learn how to access and utilize this amazing collection of
downloadable material that includes audio eBooks, eMusic, eFilms and eBooks.
Saturday, Sept. 24 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Hastings
Author Talks: Darko Dawson Mystery Series
Presented by author Dr. Kwei Quartey
Darko Dawson, Chief Inspector in the Ghana police service, returns in this
atmospheric crime series often compared to Alexander McCall Smith’s The No.
1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novels. Dr. Quartey will talk about his mystery
series, read from his latest book Gold of Our Fathers, share information
about Ghana and answer questions from the audience. Books will be available
for sale and signing.
Saturday, Sept. 24 • 3 – 5 p.m. • Central Library/Donald Wright
Auditorium
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Free one-on-one counseling provided by business professionals to anyone
operating a small business or thinking of starting one. To sign up, call (
626) 744-7351.
Tuesdays • Central Library/4th Floor Conference Room
--Teen Events—
YA Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Static by Eric Laster. For ages 13+. To sign up,
call (626) 744-4246.
Monday, Sept. 12 • 6 p.m. • Central Library/Teen Central
3rd Annual Teen Book Festival
Meet 19 Young Adult authors as they present a series of panels and book
signings. Swag, giveaways and light refreshments will be provided, including
free tote bags for the first 300 attendees. The event starts in the
auditorium. Doors open at 11 a.m. Book sales will be provided by Vroman’s
Bookstore. No registration required. Co-sponsored by Bridge to Books and the
YA Book Council.
Visit www.pasadenateenbookfestival.com for updates.
Saturday, Sept.17 • noon-4 p.m. • Central Library
College Essays: Stand Out and Get In!
Discover what admissions committees look for in a candidate. Pick up tips on
selecting your essay topic through selfreflection and brainstorming
exercises. Learn how to structure your thoughts in an interesting and well-
organized way and how to revise your essay to create sophistication and
depth. Presented by C2 Education. To sign up, email Jane Gov at jgov@
cityofpasadena.net or call (626) 744-4246.
Thursday, Sept. 29 • 6:30 p.m. • Central/Children’s Story Room
--Children Events—
Baby Gym
Spend an hour playing with your child at the library! Meet other parents and
have fun with baby. We’ll have different activities set up to stimulate
motor, visual and language skills. For ages up to 24 months.
Monday, Sept. 12 • 10 a.m. • Central Library/Studio on 4th
Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday with crafts, a musical revue on fi lm
, a quiz to test your Dahl novel knowledge, a special presentation about
Roald Dahl’s life, a “golden ticket” giveaway of fun Roald Dahl prizes
and a slice of birthday cake!
Tuesday, Sept. 13 • 3-6 p.m. • Central Library/Children’s Story
Room & West Patio
3 p.m. - Musical revue of songs inspired by Roald Dahl books
4-6 p.m. - Craft, presentation, quiz, prizes and cake
Shadow Boxes
Discover the art of collecting and create your own shadow box. Bring your
own “collections” to display in your box. Boxes and some materials
provided. For ages 9-12. To sign up, call (626) 744-7262.
Thursday, Sept. 22 • 4 p.m. • Hastings |
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