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FREE M, W, F Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley

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April 5, 2012

MONDAYS

Location: The Right Start 370 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Right Start’s resident narrator will wow all of the little ones with an interactive story.
For more information, please call (626) 585-8900.

Location: Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Pajama Story Time! Kids, put on your pajamas & bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for bedtime stories that are sure to inspire sweet dreams.

Location: Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino (626) 300-0777
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Storytime for toddlers.

Location: La Canada Flintridge Library 4545 N. Oakwood Ave, La Canada (818) 790-3330
Start Time: 10:15 AM
Description: Children up to age 3 & their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, & an age-appropriate art activity.

Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Children up to age 5 & their caregivers are welcome at Preschool Storytime. Reading readiness & listening skills are encouraged through books, songs, activities & art projects.

Location: Glendale Adams Square Library 1100 E. Chevy Chase Glendale (818) 548-2030
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Stories, rhymes & songs for kids ages 1-5 yrs & their caregivers.

Location: South Pasadena Public Library 1100 Oxley St., South Pasadena (626) 403-7358
Start Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Description: Volunteer Grandma Carole shares her enthusiasm for books by reading aloud to children of all ages in one-on-one or small group settings.

Location: Altadena Public Library Children's Room 600 E. Mariposa Ave. Altadena (626) 798-0833
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Teddy Bear Storytime: Children, put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy & join us for stories, songs & a bedtime snack! Children of all ages & their families are welcome.

Location: Sierra Madre Public Library 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-7186
Start Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Description: Preschool story time. Bring your kids for a fun, age-appropriate story time.

WEDNESDAYS

Location: Giggle 517 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
Start Time: 11:00 AM Description: Interactive storytelling, a fun way to develop your child’s imagination & foster a love of reading! For more information,

www.giggle.com/store_events.aspx

Location: Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Description: Story time for toddlers & preschoolers with Mr. Steve.

Location: Barnes & Noble, The Americana at Brand, 210 Americana Way, Glendale 3rd floor
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: All li'l book lovers are welcome to this fun story time. Please join us as we read the latest in children's titles as well as our classic favorites.

Location: Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Start Time: 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Description: Bring the little ones to the library for a fun-filled time of stories, crafts, & more. For children 3-5 years old.

Location: Allendale Branch Library 1130 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7260
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Bring the little ones to the library for a fun-filled time of stories, crafts, & more. For children 3-5 years old.

Location: San Rafael Branch Library 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena (626) 744-7270
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, & all sorts of fun with your preschoolers.

Location: Villa Parke Branch Library 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena (626) 744-6510
Start Time: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Description: This storytime is for preschool children and their parents or care providers. It features stories, crafts & activities suited for young children.

Location: Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino (626) 300-0777
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Storytime for toddlers.

Location: Altadena Public Library 600 E. Mariposa Ave. Altadena (626) 798-0833
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers, join us for a fun and unique storytime with wonderful stories, crafts, fingerplays, snacks & our musical parade!


Location:

LA County Arboretum

301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
Time: 10:00 AM Every other Wednesday.
Description: Come explore The Arboretum Library and our great story trees! Enjoy plant & nature stories & a nature project or adventure. It is an indoor/ outdoor program that will go rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. This is a FREE program for members & free with admission for non-members.

Location: Monrovia Public Library (Storytime Room), 321 S. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA Time: 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM Description: Munchkin Storytime— Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschool-aged youth! Children—3-5 years and a caregiver.

FRIDAYS

Location: Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena DRW Auditorium (626) 744-4066
Start Time: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Description: A 30-minute program with picture book stories on the big screen for ages 3-5.

Location: Glendale Central Library 222 E. Harvard St. Glendale (818) 548-2030
Start Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Description: Spanish-English storytime for children.