Outreach Opportunities

The library has been privileged to meet and work with several groups of new library users over the past months. It has been an opportunity to showcase the library and its services to children who might not otherwise have the chance to visit a library, attend a storytime or work with library resources.

Weekly, women and children from a local shelter have visited the library for storytime, crafts and songs. For some it has been their first opportunity to be in a library, for others it has provided a much-needed respite from their current situation. Children of all ages have enjoyed the program - from toddlers to teenagers.

Students from Harambee Preparatory School in northwest Pasadena have also visited the library for stories, songs and crafts. Their grade level visits provided them with an understanding of library services and environment. They will return for continued library training.

Each month, the Children's Librarian visits a local class with a special storytime. These students from the Recreation Department DayCare and Stoneman School's Special Day Class look forward to her visit.

The library staff is working to reach beyond the borders of the library and take our program to those who might otherwise not enjoy the wonders of the library.