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Pasadena Public Library Welcomes 2010!
Greetings!

Another new year has arrived and the Pasadena Public Library System is once again renewing its commitment to our community to provide red carpet treatment to all.  We have a lot of exciting new programming this year and along with great additions to our core services and expanding collection, we are very excited about our upcoming business center upgrade.

2010 will be another benchmark year for the Pasadena Public Library and we hope to see you here!
 
Sincerely,
Sheila Henderson
Director, Pasadena Public Library
 
In This Issue
Important Dates
Librarians Get to the Details When Donating
An Anniversary to Remember
Quick Kids Calendar
Second Saturday Cinema
Teen Time
Lighted Parade Award
Mark Your Calendars
Closings
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Library will be closed on Monday, January 18th.  Regular service hours will resume the following day.
Bridge Donation
Librarians Get to the Details When Donating

The Pasadena Public Library created a staff donation drive to help the Bridge Over Troubled Waters organization in Pasadena with the often overlooked sundries that are important to daily living.

"During donation time, we take for granted small items like cotton swabs, toiletries and other necessities that are so important to our everyday lives," Library Director Sheila Henderson said.  "With so much attention given to larger items often donated, we wanted to acknowledge that the smallest details can make all the difference in the quality of someone's day."

Instead of having a Secret Santa event for the library staff, Senior Administrative Assistant Cassie Loftin-Shepherd polled library staff to find a community charity that would benefit the most from their donations during the holiday season and The Bridge Over Troubled Water here in Pasadena was selected. The Bridge has up to 75 women and children in residence at the emergency shelter at a time, and ensuring they have adequate supplies is key to their success.

Loftin-Shepherd began working with Bridge community liaison LaDonna Page to decide what was most needed and then organized a donation drive within the library. By encouraging staff to fill the boxes located in both Central and the Fairmont Branch to capacity, the library was able to bring in over 290 essential items during the holiday.

"We set the bar for ourselves this year," Loftin-Shepherd said.  "If I know our staff, we'll raise it higher next time!"

The Bridge Over Troubled Water (http://www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org/) exists to assist women, children and men in crisis, particularly those who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or homeless situations. 

Please contact LaDonna Page at 713-472-0753 ext. 112 for further information on how to help.

 
Saucier Clock
An Anniversary to Remember

It's not often to find someone so dedicated and enthusiastic about their profession, but the Pasadena Public Library has benefited from the hard work put in by Ms. Cynthia Saucier for 35 years. 

Ms. Saucier has constantly adapted and thrived as a librarian, and we are thrilled that the City of Pasadena has recognized her achievements and dedication by presenting her with a commemorative clock.

Thank you Ms. Saucier for all you continue to do for the Pasadena Public Library!


Quick Calendar for Kids!

Here's a quick list of events coming up in our Kids Department at the Central Library!  Check it out!

January 15th - Rainforest Kickoff! - Drop by for a full day of great events highlighting the wonderful world of the rainforest!

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Stories of the Rainforest
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Rainforest Trivia Game
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Wii Gaming Session

January 16th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Dreaming of the Future

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Join us for a look at the contributions of Dr. King and let the kids create artwork about their dreams of the future.  We'll also be saving them for a time capsule to share with future generations!

THE RETURN OF SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA!!

We're kicking off the Return of Second Saturday Cinema at the Central Library! 

Bring family and friends to enjoy a FREE screening of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" on our big projector screen at 2:30 p.m. and be sure to grab a schedule to find out what's coming up next!
 

Teens! 
Time to Get Your Game On and Win BIG!
Deal?   Or NO DEAL!!
January 20th - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Get over to the Central Pasadena Library on the 20th for a chance to test your luck against our banker and win yourself some prizes!  We've got a great game set up, and try your hand at getting one of our great secret prizes!  Deal!
 
Lighted Parade 2009
Pasadena Public Library Brings Home the Award

Santa's Bookmobile Voted Most Unusual Winner!
Our team brought home the trophy this December 5th for the Most Unusual Float by helping deliver Santa's Books to the people of Pasadena during their annual City of Pasadena Holiday Lighted Parade!

Braving the frosty Northern breezes, our Educated Elves and Reading Reindeer spread holiday cheer for the wonderful folks of Pasadena that came out to enjoy all the floats and the fantastic light displays.

Thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed the parade!!

 Lighted Parade float 2009