November programs for adults at Pasadena Public Library

NEWS FOR RELEASE:                                                  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: October 7, 2010                                                                  Rosalie Jaquez ,                                                                                                                                                                                         Literacy Coordinator                                                                                         (626) 744-4034 “I READ” Book Club             The “I READ” Book Club for adult literacy students will meet on Tuesday, October 12 and 26 at La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.   Call (626) 744-4034 to join. ###

NEWS FOR RELEASE:                                                       For More Information Contact: October 7, 2010                                                                      Christine Reeder, Branch Manager                                                                                                  Lamanda Park Branch Library                                                                                                 (626) 744-7266 FALL COOKING: EASY SOUPS AND STEWS Deb Swartz of Old Town Cooking School will demonstrate how to make nutritious soups and stews on Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Drive.  Learn secrets to making stew.  Enjoy samples and take home the recipes.  For more information, call (626) 744-7266. ###

NEWS FOR RELEASE:                                                      For More Information Contact: October 7, 2010                                                                     Christine Reeder, Branch Manager                                                                                               San Rafael Branch Library                                                                                                                                                                                                     (626) 744-7270 SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP Social Security questions?  Get your questions answered and receive the latest updates from presenter, Danny Wimberley of the U.S. Government’s Social Security Administration on Tuesday, October 19 at 4 p.m. at San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Road .  Informational handouts for future reference will be available.  For more information, call (626) 744-7270. ###

NEWS FOR RELEASE:                                                       For More Information Contact: October 7, 2010                                                                      Christine Reeder, Branch Manager                                                                                                  Lamanda Park Branch Library                                                                                                 (626) 744-7266                                                                                                 Michael Pierce, Branch Manager                                                                                                 Hastings Branch Library                                                                                                 (626) 744-7262 LIBRARY BOOK SALES Lamanda Park and Hastings Branch Libraries will host Book Sales in October.  Lamanda Park Branch Library’s Book Sale will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 140 S. Altadena Drive.  Hastings Branch Library’s Book Sale will be held on Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.   Funds raised through the book sales will go to support library programs for children, teens and adults.  Find that special children’s or adult book you always wanted.  Bring a grocery bag to fill up and get a jump on your holiday shopping. For more information on the two library book sales; call Lamanda Park Branch Library at (626) 744-7266 and Hastings Branch Library at (626) 744-7262. ###

NEWS FOR RELEASE:                                                       For More Information Contact: October 7, 2010                                                                      Diane Walker, Branch Manager                                                                                                 La Pintoresca Branch Library                                                                                                 (626) 744-7268 FREE JOB ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP La Pintoresca Branch Library will host Job Prep 101 on Tuesday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1355 N. Raymond Ave.   Job Prep 101 is a monthly series of free job assistance workshops for adults focusing on: how to write a resume; prepare a cover letter; read and respond to job announcements; and how to prepare for an interview.  For  more information call (626) 744-7268. ###

Catherine Haskett Hany
Communications Director
Pasadena Public Library
chany@cityofpasadena.net
(626) 744-4207