It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the season with the Pasadena Public Library. Join us Saturday, December 3, 2022 for our Photos with Santa program at both library locations. Check out this month’s Friends Media Sale: All media is FIVE for $1.00! Do you love crafts? Stop by the Fairmont Library for one of our awesome children & teen take-home crafts! One kit per teen/child, while supplies last. | |
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All families are invited to take photos with Santa Claus during his visit. Bring your own camera, we will provide a photographer so your whole family can get in the picture.
Fairmont Library: 4330 Fairmont Pkwy | Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 10AM to 12PM
Central Library: 1201 Jeff Ginn | Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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If you’ve returned a book late at Pasadena Public Library before, and haven't yet paid your fine, all is forgiven, we have closed the books on overdue fines! As of October 1, 2022 all pre-existing fines, except for lost items, have been removed from your account! Moving forward, you will still be responsible for lost & damaged items. | | |
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Friends of the Library Media Sale
If you listen to audiobooks or watch DVDs, don't miss your chance to come in and pick up gently used audiobooks and DVDs a the Central or Fairmont Library.
This December, all media is FIVE for $1.00!
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Adult Craft: Christmas Ornament
Make your very own ornament and add a custom finishing touch to your tree this year.
Please note: Space is limited for adult programs and are first come, first served, while supplies last.
DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2022
TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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First Monday Book Club
Fairmont Library's First Monday Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month @ 6:00 PM. This month's book to discuss is The Light of Days by Judy Batalion.
Copies are available to pick up download! The eBook and eAudiobooks are available on the library's Axis360 app.
DATE: Monday, December 5, 2022
TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Lunar & Planetary Institute: Dome Experience
The Planetarium returns to the Pasadena Library! Join us in welcoming back LPI and their dome. Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience under the stars.
DATE: Monday, December 5, 2022
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Teen Eatz: Gingerbread Houses
Join Ms. Lynnea at the Central Teen Room for our Teen Eatz night where teens will creating their own gingerbread houses!
A tasty treat to get ready for the holidays; materials will be provided, so make sure to stop by the Central Library and join us! Grades 6-12
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Getting Started with Genealogy -- Mexico and the U.S.
The holidays are here and you may be meeting some relatives you don't see frequently. Learn how to get started on your family history search with a special emphasis on records in the U.S. and Mexico with Sandy Cox, a member of the Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston and several other genealogical societies.
She is also longtime researcher of her own family tree, which includes her maternal side from Mexico and paternal relatives from Ireland.. This event takes place Wednesday, December 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Register please by calling the library at 281-998-1095 or at pasadenalibrary.org/calendar
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
TIME: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Friends Membership Meeting -- State of the Library with Director Martin Shupla
Interested in hearing what's new at the library, what is coming up 2023, and lending your voice to future plans? Visit on Saturday, December 10 at 10:15 AM for a State of the Library presentation with Director Martin Shupla and Friends of the Pasadena Library general membership meeting.
Everyone is welcome to come and hear about current and upcoming library projects and give input on an upcoming friends social as well as other plans. Refreshments and conversation begins at 10:15 AM and the State of the Library presentation begins at 10:30 AM, followed by a Friends of the Library meeting.
DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2022
TIME: 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Reading in Color Book Club: Movie & Book Discussion
Come to our monthly Saturday discussion for the December book Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan. A blend of romantic drama and long friendship, this was a very popular book and was adapted into a film in the 1990s.
We will be watching the movie and reading the book! E-books are available on Axis-360 and Libby. For physical copies ask the Help Desk for a 'book club copy' at the Central Library.
**This meeting will take place at Fairmont Library Meeting Room!
DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Bilingual Adult Craft: Tulle Wreath
Get ready for Christmas with a cute tulle wreath, all supplies will be provided.
Please note: Space is limited for adult programs and are first come, first served, while supplies last.
DATE: December 12, 2022
TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Teen Art Class
Join Ms. Lily and Ms. Lynnea at the Central Teen Room for our Teen Art Class where teens will get to create tree-mendous art!
Materials will be provided, so make sure to stop by the Central Library and join us! Grades 6-12
DATE: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Grinch Family Night presented by Community Health Network
The Grinch makes it to the Library with the Community Health Network. Come create a craft and join the Grinch in Christmas mischief.
DATE: Monday, December 12, 2022
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Grinch Storytime with Community Health Network
Community Health Network brings us the Grinch for Storytime and crafts!
DATE: Thursday, December 15, 2022
TIME: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Adult Craft: Clay Gnomes
Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer or maybe a homemade gift for the holidays?
Your local library has got your back with your very own Clay Gnome! Join us as we make Gnomes out of Clay and decorate them for the holidays.
DATE: Thursday, December 15, 2022
TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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CinePark at the Library: "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
CinePark at the Library in the NORTH parking lot featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas (Rated-PG)
(In front of the library, facing City Hall/parking garage)
FREE ENTRY • FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 6:15 PM TO 6:50 PM
DOOR PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
(Screen provided by City of Pasadena Parks and Rec)
For more information, please contact Lynnea Fink at 713.475.4856.
DATE: Friday, December 16, 2022
TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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Painting Class - Poinsettias with painter James D. Avant
Create a beautiful poinsettia portrait under the instruction of local professional painter James D. Avant. Registration required.
Maximum capacity: 12, with waitlist. Light refreshments served.
DATE: Saturday, December 17, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Mystery Tea Time Book Club Author Visit Teresa Trent!
Author Teresa Trent visits the Fairmont Library for this month's Mystery Tea Time Book Club!
Fairmont Library's Mystery Tea Time Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the month @ 3:30 PM. On December 19 we are welcoming Teresa Trent, author of The Twist and Shout Murder. Print copies are available at the library! The eBook and Audiobooks are available on the library's Axis360 app.
DATE: Monday, December 19, 2022
TIME: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Library (4330 Fairmont Pkwy)
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Teen Snowball Night
Join Ms. Lynnea at the Central Meeting Room for a snowball fight! Teens will have a snowball fight, then create their own snow to take home.
Materials will be provided, so make sure to stop by the Central Library and join us!
Grades 6-12
DATE: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)
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The Central Library will CLOSE EARLY on Friday, December 2, in preparation for the City of Pasadena's Christmas Tree Lighting Event.
The Central Library will re-open on Saturday, December 2 at 10:00AM.
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The Pasadena Public Library will be CLOSED Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26 in observance of CHRISTMAS!
Library locations will re-open on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:00AM.
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DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Access over 3000 magazines from the Libby app on your mobile device, as well as in your web browser with Overdrive. No wait lists, holds, or checkout limits.
Simply download the app or view in your browser, log in with your library card, and start reading!
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Axis 360 is a free reading app you can download to your laptop, tablet, phone, Kindle, or most other smart devices.
Simply download the app, enter your Pasadena Public Library card number and start browsing!
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CRAFTSY
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers from basic instruction to advanced techniques for over 1,300 courses in fabric and yarn crafts, baking, drawing, photography and much more.
Available through the Libby app. Simply download the free app, add our library, and look for “Extras” to get started.
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CENTRAL LIBRARY
713.477.0276
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr.
Pasadena, TX 77506
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FAIRMONT BRANCH
281.998.1095
4330 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77504
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