Dear Neighbors,

At the Altadena Libraries, the health and safety of our staff and community are of the utmost importance. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to raise concerns, we are closely monitoring the situation. In light of the recent reports about coronavirus (COVID-19), the Altadena Libraries are taking special precautions to limit the risk of infection in our community, including:

  • Canceling all library-sponsored programs and outreach until Monday, April 6

  • Sanitizing all surfaces at both libraries at an increased frequency of once per hour

  • Prohibiting all toys, virtual reality equipment, and video game consoles from public use

  • Requiring all staff to wear protective gloves, changing them every hour

  • Encouraging patrons to avoid use of our public computers if possible (Please bring your own devices when possible, and sanitize your hands before and after using our public computers if absolutely necessary!)

  • No longer accepting donations of books, movies, or other materials to the Friends of the Altadena Library during this time

Both the Main Library and Bob Lucas Memorial Branch are currently remaining open during normal operating hours, but for the health and safety of all of our patrons, we ask that community members experiencing even mild cold or flu symptoms  refrain from visiting the Altadena Libraries . If you do not have access to the internet from home, we encourage you to come check out a mobile hotspot so that you have access to up-to-date information online in the coming days.

We will continue to keep the library website updated with reliable information and links to local resources, and we encourage you to stay educated, remain calm, and be prepared. For the latest updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19), please refer to the following:

We appreciate your support in helping keep our community healthy!

The Altadena Library District Team