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The City of South Pasadena was officially incorporated on March 2, 1888. Centrally located within West San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California, the City of South Pasadena lies between the City of Pasadena and the metropolis of Los Angeles. It encompasses 3.44 square miles, with a population of approximately 25, 284. The City of South Pasadena prides itself on its small-town character and is known for its tree-lined streets, historic California Craftsman-style homes, unique, small businesses and its outstanding public schools. This small-town atmosphere makes South Pasadena one of California's most desirable locations.

๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ“š Storytime is rolling into the fire station! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Join us Saturday, October 17, at 11 AM for a special storytime at the S...
10/12/2026

๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ“š Storytime is rolling into the fire station! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Join us Saturday, October 17, at 11 AM for a special storytime at the South Pasadena Fire Station as part of the Cityโ€™s Emergency Preparedness & Community Fair!

Bring the family for stories, safety activities, food trucks, and more! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 17
โฐ Storytime: 11โ€“11:30 AM | Fair: 11 AMโ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ South Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound Avenue

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ’ƒ Experience the passion and artistry of flamenco!Join us for an evening of Spanish flamenco with dancer Susana Elena an...
10/08/2026

๐Ÿ’ƒ Experience the passion and artistry of flamenco!

Join us for an evening of Spanish flamenco with dancer Susana Elena and guitarist Dr. Randy Pile. Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with music, movement, and tradition!

๐Ÿ“… October 12, 2026
๐Ÿ•• 6:00โ€“7:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Library Community Room
1115 El Centro Street

This performance is geared toward adults, but all ages are welcome. Bring the whole family!

This program is part of the Libraryโ€™s โ€œThrough the Decadesโ€ campaign, celebrating the Libraryโ€™s history and looking toward its future. Discover more programs and learn about the campaign at southpasadenaca.gov/library.

๐ŸŽฒ Game on!Gather the family and join us for an afternoon of classic board games at the library! Bring your favorite peop...
10/07/2026

๐ŸŽฒ Game on!

Gather the family and join us for an afternoon of classic board games at the library! Bring your favorite people and enjoy some screen-free fun together. โ™Ÿ๏ธ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿƒ

๐Ÿ“… Friday, October 9
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00โ€“5:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Library Community Room
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Ages 5 and up

No registration required. See you at the game table!

๐Ÿ‚ October is packed with events at the South Pasadena Public Library! Save the dates and join us throughout the month.๐Ÿ“… ...
10/03/2026

๐Ÿ‚ October is packed with events at the South Pasadena Public Library! Save the dates and join us throughout the month.

๐Ÿ“… October Events

OCT 2 โ€” Janus Film Club | 7:00โ€“9:00 pm
OCT 3 โ€” Genealogy Fair | 10:00 amโ€“3:00 pm
OCT 5 โ€” Frida Kahlo Craft | 2:00โ€“3:00 pm
OCT 9 โ€” All Abilities Club | 10:00โ€“11:00 am
OCT 9 โ€” Family Retro Game Day | 3:00โ€“5:00 pm
OCT 10 โ€” Citrus Talk & Taste | 2:00โ€“3:00 pm
OCT 12 โ€” Flamenco Show | 6:00โ€“7:00 pm
OCT 14 โ€” Walk โ€˜Nโ€™ Talk Club | 9:00โ€“10:00 am
OCT 15 โ€” Teen Lo-Fi Night | 4:00โ€“5:30 pm
OCT 16 โ€” LEGOยฎ Free Play | 3:00โ€“5:00 pm
OCT 16 โ€” Silent Film Screening | 7:00โ€“9:00 pm
OCT 17 โ€” Mahjong Morning | 10:30 amโ€“1:30 pm
OCT 19 โ€” Toddler Dance Party | 4:00โ€“4:30 pm
OCT 21 โ€” Senior Book Club | 10:00โ€“11:00 am
OCT 21 โ€” Barks & Books | 4:30โ€“5:30 pm
OCT 23 โ€” Annual Boo Bash | 5:30โ€“8:00 pm
OCT 24 โ€” Classics Book Club | 10:00โ€“11:00 am
OCT 31 โ€” Karen Yin Storytime | 10:30โ€“11:00 am

Visit the link in our bio for more information and details on all upcoming events! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ” Cover to Cover Reading Program is back! ๐ŸŽ‰Children ages 4โ€“12 can join us from October 3โ€“November 14 and earn a certifi...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ” Cover to Cover Reading Program is back! ๐ŸŽ‰

Children ages 4โ€“12 can join us from October 3โ€“November 14 and earn a certificate for a FREE hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out Burger by reading 5 books or 300 minutes! ๐Ÿ“–

Stop by the library to sign up, pick up a reading log, and start reading! โค๏ธ

Maximum of 3 cards per participant. Child must be present with a parent to pick up certificates.

๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒบ Get creative with us! Join us for a fun Frida Kahlo Craft inspired by the iconic Mexican artist. Create your own colo...
09/30/2026

๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒบ Get creative with us! Join us for a fun Frida Kahlo Craft inspired by the iconic Mexican artist. Create your own colorful masterpiece and celebrate art, culture, and creativity!

๐Ÿ“… October 5, 2026
โฐ 2:00โ€“3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street

โœจ All ages welcome! Bring your creativity and letโ€™s make something beautiful together.

๐ŸŽ‰ We had so much fun at our Loterรญa Family Night last week! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of games,...
09/23/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ We had so much fun at our Loterรญa Family Night last week! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of games, laughter, and community. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽด

Missed out? Thereโ€™s plenty more happening at the South Pasadena Public Library!

๐ŸŽจ Join us for our Frida Kahlo Portrait Craft on October 5 from 2โ€“3 PM at the South Pasadena Senior Center. Celebrate the iconic Mexican artist with a fun, hands-on portrait craft.

๐Ÿ“š Check out all of our upcoming programs and events at southpasadenaca.gov/library.

We hope to see you at the Library soon!

๐Ÿงฌ Explore Your Family Story at the Genealogy Fair! ๐Ÿ“œJoin the South Pasadena Public Library on Saturday, October 3, 2026,...
09/18/2026

๐Ÿงฌ Explore Your Family Story at the Genealogy Fair! ๐Ÿ“œ

Join the South Pasadena Public Library on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Genealogy Fair in the Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro Street!

Whether youโ€™re just beginning your family-history journey or youโ€™re an experienced researcher, discover genealogical resources, connect with local cultural organizations and community groups, visit exhibitors, and learn new research techniques.

๐ŸŽค Featured programs:

10:30โ€“11:30 a.m.: Genealogy 101: Tree Climbing for the Beginner with Sara Cockran, aka The Skeleton Whisperer

12:00 p.m.โ€“1:00 p.m.: Chinese Genealogy in Southern California with Eugene Moy

2:00โ€“3:00 p.m.: โ€œMy Motherโ€™s Voiceโ€ documentary screening, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Kay Mouradian

Come discover the stories, people, and places that make up your family history. Admission is free and open to the public!

๐Ÿ“ Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 3, 2026
โฐ 10:00 a.m.โ€“3:00 p.m.

๐ŸŽฌ JANUS FILM CLUBJoin us for "My Dinner with Andrรฉ" (1981) on Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM in the Library Community Ro...
08/29/2026

๐ŸŽฌ JANUS FILM CLUB

Join us for "My Dinner with Andrรฉ" (1981) on Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM in the Library Community Room.

Come watch, discuss, and connect with fellow film lovers! ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽฅ

๐Ÿ“ South Pasadena Library Community Room
1115 El Centro Street
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free and open to all!

๐Ÿ“ข LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICE ๐Ÿ“ขThe South Pasadena Public Library will be closed for staff training on Friday, August 28.Weโ€™ll...
08/26/2026

๐Ÿ“ข LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICE ๐Ÿ“ข

The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed for staff training on Friday, August 28.

Weโ€™ll be back to our regular schedule afterward. Thank you for your understanding! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Address

1100 Oxley Street
South Pasadena, CA
91030

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16264037330

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