Pasadena Branch Libraries Will Re-Open With Extended Hours

Just in time as the Central Library is being closed due to seismic safety issues, four library branches will re-open for in-person service and expand the hours of the Hastings and La Pintoresca branches the week of May 10.

By News Desk

Linda Vista and San Rafael branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday, May 11. Lamanda Park and Santa Catalina branches will reopen on Wednesday, May 12. Hastings and La Pintoresca branches will expand their hours of service to the public beginning May 11. Allendale and Hill Avenue branch libraries will expand their curbside pickup service hours for library holds beginning May 10.

Safety guidelines

Here are the public health safety guidelines you can expect when you plan your visit to any of the Pasadena Public Libraries:

• Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth at all times
• Maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet from other library patrons or staff at all times
• Avoid entering the library if you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or feeling sick
• For anyone who is unable to meet the above requirements, library staff will make every attempt to assist patron’s needs online, via phone, etc.

Branch Locations and Hours

• Allendale Branch Library (Curbside service expanded as of May 10)
  1130 S. Marengo Ave.
  Pasadena, CA 91106
  (626) 744-7260
  Monday-Saturday • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Hastings Branch Library (In-person service expanded as of May 11)
  3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91107
  (626) 744-7262
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm., Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
  
  Hill Avenue Branch Library (Curbside service offered as of May 10)
  55 S. Hill Ave.
  Pasadena, CA 91106
  (626) 744-7264
  Monday-Saturday:10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• La Pintoresca Branch Library (In-person service expanded as of May 11)
  1355 N. Raymond Ave.
  Pasadena, CA 91103
  (626) 744-7268
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Lamanda Park Branch Library (In-person service offered as of May 12)
  140 S. Altadena Dr.
  Pasadena, CA 91107
  (626) 744-7266
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Linda Vista Branch Library (In-person service offered as of May 11)
  1281 Bryant St.
  Pasadena, CA 91103
  (626) 744-7278
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• San Rafael Branch Library (In-person service offered as of May 11)
  1240 Nithsdale Rd.
  Pasadena, CA 91105
  (626) 744-7270
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Santa Catalina Branch Library (In-person service offered as of May 12)
  999 E. Washington Blvd.
  Pasadena, CA 91104
  (626) 744-7272
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

A limited number of patrons will be allowed in the libraries at any one time. There is no seating available except for ADA seating and computer use. Patrons two years and older are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times while visiting the library and observe six feet physical distancing.

Patrons will be able to browse the collections check out materials, reserve and use public computers, and access Wi-Fi as well as printing and copying services. Patrons will still be able to attend virtual programs; contact library staff via phone at (626) 744-4066, option 7, email at ask@cityofpasadena.email.libanswers.com or live chat at cityofpasadena.net/library/live-chat and pick up materials on hold via curbside pickup service.