Teens looking to take a break, relax, and enjoy something new are invited to stop by Arcadia Public Library once a month for Teen Crafts. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, teens can set their homework aside and solve the “Oreo Mystery” (How many kinds are there?) by sampling a variety of flavors. Tuesday, Feb. 11, is…
Escape to faraway places through the movie screen at the Arcadia Public Library. The Library is proud to present a year-long series of foreign films on the third Wednesday of each month. Patrons 18 and over are welcome to attend. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Library will host “A Man Called Ove,” the story of…
Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to enjoy a cozy winter story, make a craft inspired by that story, and then stay and play with friends new and old. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a winter Saturday with family and friends. The story time and play day starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library will be holding their annual fall sale starting Monday through Saturday, Oct. 19. Stop by the Friends Bookstore between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to stock up on all the books you would like for fall reading and holiday shopping—it’s an inexpensive indulgence and books make wonderful gifts. The…
Two special programs for children debut in June at the Arcadia Public Library. This year’s Summer at Your Library program is offering a wide range of activities for kids on this year’s theme, “It’s Showtime at Your Library.” On Saturday, June 22, at 2:30 p.m., Science Tellers presents “Aliens: Escape from Earth.” Children ages 5…
On“It’s Showtime at Your Library” is this year’s theme for Summer at Your Library at Arcadia Public Library. Online registration for the summer program begins on Saturday, June 1: anyone can register online by going to ArcadiaCA.gov/Library. Children under 12 can win prizes by reading anywhere from 100 to 500 cumulative minutes throughout the eight-week…
Teens are invited to stop by Arcadia Public Library for monthly drop-in craft programs. On Tuesday, May 14, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Do-it-yourself ribbon leis—with lots of ribbon available in many colors—are the featured craft: braid one in your school colors. The program will take place in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium and is free…
Arcadia Public Library is hosting a Mother’s and Father’s Day Art Market on Saturday, May 11, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. These popular family programs let children of all ages get—for free—special APL dollars to buy a variety of supplies to make special gifts for mom and dad just in time for Mother’s and Father’s…
French Gypsy Virtuosity and Mozart’s Violin and Viola Masterpiece closes out this year’s Classical Kaleidoscope series at Arcadia Public Library on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 8:15 p.m., in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, Paul Stein (violin), Aaron Oltman (Viola), and Bridget Hough (piano) will perform…
Kids ages 5 to 14 are invited to “Spring into Science” at the Arcadia Public Library on Saturday, April 20, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room. This fun and educational program features science lab stations and offers children the chance to conduct simple experiments drawn from the Library’s science book collection. This…
