January 2023

“THE NEW YEAR STANDS BEFORE US, LIKE A CHAPTER IN A BOOK, WAITING TO BE WRITTEN. WE CAN HELP WRITE THAT STORY BY SETTING GOALS.” - MELODY BEATTIE

 

January is not only International Creativity Month, but also Hobby Month, Reach Your Potential Month, Mentoring Month and Get Organized Month! We have many resources to help you achieve your goals for the new year! Whether it’s learning something new, developing your skills, exploring your creative side, getting healthier or getting organized, the library is your number one resource for all your goals. 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.

Hot off the Press! Our 2023 Pasadena Library Calendars, featuring Library Databases are now available!


Each month features a library database that will help you reach your new year goals.


Come visit us and pick up your free copy at either library location. One calendar per person, while supplies last!


Click here for a PDF version!

PROGRAMS & CLASSES

For a complete list of events, please visit www.pasadenalibrary.org or

follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Reading in Color Book Club


Come to our first 2023 meeting to discuss the graphic novel Monstress Vol. 1 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda.


Pick up a book a club copy at the Central Library Help Desk.


DATE: Saturday, January 7, 2023

TIME: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

Free Covid-19 & Flu Vaccination Event


Harris County Public Health is partnering with the Pasadena Public Library to offer all COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and flu vaccines in the Central Library Meeting Room at 1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive!


  • Offering all COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and flu vaccines!
  • NO ID, Insurance, or Citizenship Status Required!
  • Walk-ins Accepted!


DATE: Monday, January 9, 2023

TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201Jeff Ginn)

Genealogy Hands-On Research Class


Sandy Cox, a member of many local and international genealogical societies, will provide hands-on help using free library and internet resources to trace your family tree.


We'll use library research Databases  including HeritageQuest, which provides census records, city directories, wills and probate records and more, as well as Fold3 Library Edition, which is also free through the library website and contains millions of U.S. military records including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.


DATE: Thursday, January 12, 2023

TIME: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

CinePark at the Library: "Ice Age"


CinePark at the Library in the NORTH parking lot featuring "Ice Age" (Rated-PG)


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, January 20, 2023

TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

Lunar New Year Celebration


Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library with BACODA!


DATE: Monday, January 23, 2023

TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

Eating Disorder & Body Image Program


Join the founder of the Lone Bench Initiative Maryam Faisal, eating disorder therapist Fatema Jivanji-Shakir, and body positive author Virgie Tovar to discuss ways to counter negative body image, body positive books, and to learn more about eating disorders. Teens will hear from our speakers and then work on an activity to foster positive body image.


DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 2023

TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

Time Management, Goal Setting, and Planning presented by GRADCafé


Do you wish you had more hours in a day? This workshop will help students learn tips on how to effectively use time management skills and the importance of setting SMART goals. By the end of this workshop, you will be inspired to be the master of your academic fate and develop positive relationships with professors and campus resources!


DATE: Thursday, January 26, 2023

TIME: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

LOCATION: Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


The Pasadena Public Library will be CLOSED Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!


Both library locations will reopen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM!

READ ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

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!
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!

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.

LIBRARY ON THE GO

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Access your library account, locations, hours, events, digital collection, databases, and much more!


Library App - Android: Access Pasadena Public Library (TX) from your Android phone or tablet. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.


Library App - iOS: Access Pasadena Public Library (TX) from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY
713.477.0276
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Pasadena, TX 77506

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281.998.1095
4330 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77504