Craft Day at the Public Library

Girls and boys, ages 5 through 10 are invited to the San Marino Public Library to make aerodynamic craft projects. Using everyday materials, kids will make their very own helicopter, parachute and indoor boomerang. This fun filled afternoon will take place on Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Call now to reserve your space (626)300-0777.

New! Library Offers Wireless Internet Access

At its temporary quarters at the San Marino Center, the San Marino Public Library has only been able to offer three Internet access stations to the public. This has sometimes resulted for long waits for this popular service.

To help relieve this situation, the Library is pleased to announce a new service: free wireless Internet access for patrons.

Most users can simply bring their wireless-enabled laptop computer or other wireless device to the Library and turn it on. The computer will automatically recognize the wireless network. Users will be asked to enter their library card barcodes and a pin numbers to access the Web. Guests can get temporary cards at the Reference Desks.

There are no spare electrical outlets at the San Marino Center, so users must charge their computer batteries before they come. Also, printing is not available via the Library’s wireless Internet connection.

Still, if you need to jump on the Web with your notebook computer, come on into the library and fire it up!

Express Self-Serve Checkout Now Available at the Library

There’s a long line at the checkout desk, but you just need a couple of books and you are in a hurry. Now, you can check your books out yourself at the Library’s new self-serve express checkout station.

It’s easy to use! Let the machine’s laser scan your library card and the barcode in each book. It will print out date due cards for each one. Place them in the book pockets, and you are on your way. Try it today!

Cartoon Drawing Class

On Thursday, July 19th artist David Boatman will be at the San Marino Public Library to conduct a cartoon drawing class. Class will begin at 2:00 p.m. The class is meant to inspire and motivate students in their love of cartoons and drawing. Please bring a sharpie and your imagination!!!

SRP Reminder

The Final Party for the Summer Reading Program will be held on Saturday, July 28th at 2:00 p.m. All children who’ve read at least 5 books this summer received an invitation. So bring your invite and be prepared for an afternoon full of laughs, fun and friends!!! If you haven’t received an invitation it’s not too late. Come in and sign up for the reading program today!

Barks & Books

Elementary school children are invited to the San Marino Public Library to practice their reading skills by reading to Scarlett, a lively dachshund. Scarlett will be at the library on Thursday, July 26th @ 2:00 p.m. This special program is made possible by volunteers of the Pasadena Humane Society. For more information, please call 626-300-0777.

Harry Potter Is Coming!

The much anticipated children book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on Saturday, July 21st. Would you like to be one of the first persons to check it out one of the 10 copies at the San Marino Public Library? Come to the public library anytime before Thursday, July 19th to answer the following question, “How many books (children & adults) are in the temporary library, as of July 1st, 2007?” The 10 people who guess closest to the actual number will win the opportunity to be the first to check out the latest and possibly the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. All children & teens are invited to participate in this contest.