by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. , has announced events for children and younger youth upcoming in September:
39 Clues Book Party
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 @4:30 pm
The Altadena Library invites kids ages 9-12 to the library for some 39 Clues fun! Join us for snacks, and activities based on the popular 39 Clues series. We’ll be raffling off a couple of copies the new book Cahills vs.Vespers #4 - Shatterproof!
FREE Parent/Child Workshop Series
Thursdays, Sept 13 – Oct 11 @ 11:00 am (Altadena Library Community Room)
The Altadena Library is pleased to announce a new program for families and young children to share together. The five week Parent-Child workshop is set up as a one-to-one program and will be held at the Library on Thursdays Sept 13-Oct 11 at 11:00 am. The workshop features toys, crafts, books and play. Community resource professionals will be on hand to discuss weekly topics and answer to parenting questions and concerns. In-person pre-registration at the library is required. Space is limited to 20 registered children between the ages of 6 months-41 months and their parents/caregiver. Older siblings up to age 5 may also attend.
This project is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. For more information please contact the Children’s Services Department at 626-798-0833.
Fun Flick Friday: Pirates! Band of Misfits
Friday, September 21, 2012 @ 3:30 pm
Rated PG (88 min)
The luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain and his rag-tag crew face impossible odds stacked against them to beat Pirate Captain’s bitter rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award. It’s a quest that takes our heroes from the shores of exotic Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Along the way they battle a diabolical queen and team up with a haplessly smitten young scientist, but never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure
Altadena Library LEGO Club!
Saturday, September 29th 2012
11:00am to 12:30pm
Open to children ages 2 to 13. Legos are provided, just bring your imagination! Duplo blocks will be available for children under 4 years old. The LEGO club will meet once a month. There will be no meeting in December. Held in the Altadena Library Community Room
