Adult Connections: SAFE TRAVEL

Thursday, January 21 10:00 a.m.

DEBBIE PRIESTER of Titan Travel will enlighten future travelers with the details on what they need to do before heading off on that well deserved vacation. She will share her expertise on preparing one’s house, luggage and financial affairs before leaving, and offer tips and personal insights on traveling safely and smartly. A door prize will be awarded at the end of the program.

Debbie Priester has traveled throughout the South Pacific, Europe, Canada, Asia, and extensively in the United States. She has been in the travel business since 1985 and has owned and operated Titan Travel since 1989. She is active in Rotary Club and the San Marino Chamber of Commerce.

Adult Connections is a new program at the Crowell Public Library, offered on the third Thursday of the month. Enjoy coffee, donuts and a different topic of interest each meeting. Upcoming “explorations” may include genealogy, gardening, digital cameras, de-cluttering, or a topic of interest suggested by attendees. We’re always open to ideas.

Make your next trip a truly stress-free and joyful vacation.

Computers for Absolute Beginners

Monday, January 11 10:30 am-12 pm

For those who have shied away from computers because they don’t even know where to start, this class will offer the introduction they’ve been waiting for. Attendees will have a chance to pick up the basic concepts and skills of computing, as well as to ask all those questions they’ve been too intimidated to voice: How do you turn it on and off? What does a mouse do? What is a cursor, and what in the world is scrolling?

After attending this hands-on workshop, people can decide whether they want to take additional classes or do a little more experimenting on their own. This will definitely be a grand opportunity to get wet without drowning!

The workshop is free, but reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (626) 300-0777.

Friends Annual Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the library patio. Books of all categories --history, fiction, non-fiction, business, children's, paperbacks, etc. One bag of books $3 and 2 bags of books $5. Brown bags will be provided. Cash and checks accepted. All proceeds go for book purchases, CDs, DVDs and children's programming for the Crowell Public Library.

Spring Cleaning Tips at Crowell Public Library

A clean environment aids concentration and increases productivity. As the dim days of winter dissolve into the joyful brightness of spring, don’t let accumulated household clutter stress you out. Join us at the library for a free workshop with de-cluttering expert Tracy McCubbin on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Barth Room. McCubbin will offer professional tips for effective spring cleaning. No registration required. Call (626) 300-0777 for more information. Take control of your physical space!

Tournament of Roses court comes to Crowell

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Originally uploaded by Crowell Public Library Librarians

On Saturday, February 28, 2009 the royal court of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses came to the Crowell Public Library and read stories to their loyal subjects.

Muffy Hunt, Rosa Zee, Gwynne Seares

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Originally uploaded by Crowell Public Library Librarians

Muffy Hunt, Rosa Zee, and Gwynne Seares gather after Rosa's program demonstrating Chinese flower arranging on March 6, 2009 at the Library. This is part of the One City, One Story celebration of Flower Confidential by Amy Stewart.

Spring Cleaning Tips at Crowell Public Library

A clean environment aids concentration and increases productivity. As the dim days of winter dissolve into the joyful brightness of spring, don’t let accumulated household clutter stress you out. Join us at the library for a free workshop with de-cluttering expert Tracy McCubbin on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Barth Room. McCubbin will offer professional tips for effective spring cleaning. Call (626) 300-0777 for more information. Take control of your physical space!