South Pasadena Public Library Summer: Wonderful Wednesdays

Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/17/2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location
South Pasadena Public Library

Category(ies)

• Arts
• Outdoors

Wonderful Wednesday events at South Pasadena Public Library (Photo – southpasadenalibrary)

South Pasadena’s Summer Reading Program offers a full slate of activities, performances, and literacy‑boosting fun for all ages. This year’s Public Library program runs from June 6 through July 18, inviting children, teens, and adults to sign up in person, read throughout the summer, and earn prizes, including chances to draw tickets for a free Kindle.

Wonderful Wednesday Series

A major highlight of the summer is the return of the Library’s Wonderful Wednesday series beginning June 10. Each week will feature a visiting performer offering an interactive, family‑friendly show.

The lineup includes:

• Captain Tall Tale: Standing at 8’3”, this towering entertainer brings dance, music, and circus tricks to the Oxley Street side of Library Park on June 10 at 6:00 pm.
• Ranger Jack’s Music and Puppet Show: A musical performance filled with comedic animal puppets, scheduled for June 17 at 6:00 pm on the Oxley Street side of Library Park.
• Wild Wonders: Scientists will introduce live animals and share insights about the natural world on June 24 at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Library Community Room. Wristbands are required and limited to four per household, available starting at 10:00 am on the day of the event.
• The Billy Bonkers Magic Show: A high‑energy magic performance on July 1 at 6:00 pm on the Oxley Street side of Library Park.
• POWERHOUSE Percussive Dance: A fusion of tap, clogging, Irish step, and stomp, taking place July 8 at 6:00 pm on the El Centro Street side of Library Park.
• Jungle Drum Circles with Chazz Ross: An interactive drumming safari featuring African djembe drums on July 15 at 6:00 pm on the Oxley Street side of Library Park.

Beyond weekly performances, the Library will continue to offer book clubs, storytimes, and additional programming throughout the summer. Full program details can be found on the Library’s website.

Library staff emphasize that summer reading is more than entertainment, it plays a crucial role in preventing the seasonal learning slide. Studies show that students who read at least 20 minutes a day maintain stronger literacy skills than those who read less, making the Summer Reading Program an important resource for families.