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        Pasadena “Books N’ Cops”

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          • June 3, 2024
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      Pepa, a Belgian Malinois, at K9-Storytime is one of many events happening this summer at “Books N’ Cops” (Photos – PPD, Graphics Dept)

      Pasadena Public Library (PPL) in partnership with Pasadena Police Department (PPD) is hosting “Books N’ Cops,” a 10 month long multi-event program series.

      By News Desk

      Books N’ Cops brings representatives from the Pasadena Police Department to Pasadena branch libraries, January through October, this year. Community members of all ages are invited to attend, learn, play and discover together. All events are free, and most do not require registration.

      Parks N’ Books with the Park Safety Team
      Thursday, June 20
      10:30 am
      Location
      Lamanda Park Branch Library
      140 S. Altadena Dr.
      

      Join a fun program showing what Park Safety does, including a mobile command unit, crafts, and storytime. Meet the Park Safety Team.

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      Bikes N’ Books
      Thursday, July 11
      10:30 am
      Location
      Linda Vista Branch Library
      1281 Bryant St.
      

      Meet the PPD motorcycle officers. Join them as they showcase their bikes, tell you about their jobs and explain bike safety. Make a motorcycle craft, and have fun singing songs.

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      Bored in the Library – Skipbo Showdown with PPD Detectives and Friends 
      Monday, Aug. 12
      3:00 pm
      Location
      San Rafael Branch Library
      1240 Nithsdale Rd.

      Don’t get bored…get a game! Challenge your PPD friends or meet some new people to play with. Registration required.
      > To attend, sign up at https://PasadenaLibrary.Trumba.com.

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      K9 Tales with Pepa
      Friday, Sept.13
      3:00 pm
      Location
      Santa Catalina Branch Library
      999 E. Washington Blvd.

      Join Pepa, a Belgian Malinois, and her handler, Sergeant Richard Padilla, for K9-Storytime as they read a few stories and share some fun.

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      H.O.P.E. Team Storytime
      Monday, Oct. 28
      4:00 pm
      Location
      Villa Parke Branch Library
      363 E. Villa St.

      Have a little fun with the Pasadena H.O.P.E. (Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation) team by decorating pumpkins. Families are invited to decorate mini-pumpkins for fall or Halloween. Registration required.
      > To attend, sign up at PasadenaLibrary.Trumba.com.

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