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A Holiday Chocolate Storytime with Dr. Tara Gomez-Hampton at the 23rd Annual La Pintoresca Tree Lighting

The La Pintoresca Teen Education Center partnered with the La Pintoresca Branch Library to bring Chocolate Storytime to this year’s Tree Lighting. The event was produced by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, with the Pasadena Public Library proudly hosting this annual celebration. Thank you to Elizabeth Luna, Annmarie Kolakowski, La Toya Andrews, Tisha Washington, and everyone from the Teen Education Center and La … Continue reading A Holiday Chocolate Storytime with Dr. Tara Gomez-Hampton at the 23rd Annual La Pintoresca Tree Lighting

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Strings of Sweetness: Celebrating 10 Years of Chocolate Storytime with Cellist AJ McQuarters

Today marked a very special milestone at our beloved La Pintoresca Branch Library – the 10th anniversary of Chocolate Storytime! It was a heartwarming and family-friendly affair that brought together people of all ages for a delightful hour of storytelling, music, and community bonding. The theme for 2024 Black History Month, African Americans and the Arts, developed by the Association for the Study of African … Continue reading Strings of Sweetness: Celebrating 10 Years of Chocolate Storytime with Cellist AJ McQuarters

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Empowering Stories of Black Resistance: Picture Books for Kids and Parents

The 2023 Black History Theme of “Black Resistance” highlights the strength, determination, and creativity that have shaped African American history and culture. Picture books provide a meaningful way for children and parents to connect with these powerful narratives, fostering an understanding of courage, resilience, and advocacy. Here’s a thoughtfully curated list of books that illuminate the many faces of resistance—historical, cultural, and environmental. These titles … Continue reading Empowering Stories of Black Resistance: Picture Books for Kids and Parents

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Books on Wellness

Chocolate Storytime selected these picture books to support the 2022 Black History Month theme, Black Health and Wellness. These stories will encourage readers to practice gratitude, love themselves, eat right, move more, and focus on wellness during stressful times. For more on the origin of Black History Month and the theme, visit the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Continue reading Books on Wellness

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Black History Month 2022

2022 Black History Month Theme: Black Health and Wellness The theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. This theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g., birthworkers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black … Continue reading Black History Month 2022

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Celebrating Black Motherhood and Intentional Reading Choices

At our recent storytime, Ms. Ayesha brought joy and inspiration to the room with readings of Shady Baby by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Make It Fashion by Emory McClure, and Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol. These vibrant stories sparked laughter, curiosity, and meaningful conversations about embracing individuality, creativity, and the value of memories. In a heartfelt discussion, two amazing local moms shared how they … Continue reading Celebrating Black Motherhood and Intentional Reading Choices

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Honoring Women’s Right to Vote, Lifting as We Climb

Today, the kids took part in selecting and voting for the stories we read.  The consensus was Hair, It’s a Family Affair by Mylo Freeman and Look Up by Nathan Bryon and illustrated by Dapa Adeola.  Our book of the day was The Day You Begin by National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner, Rafael Lopez.  The book is … Continue reading Honoring Women’s Right to Vote, Lifting as We Climb

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Laura Farber Visits Chocolate Storytime

The 2020 Tournament of Roses president, Laura Farber was our special guest at Chocolate Storytime. She is the first Latina and third woman president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation. Farber shared the Rose Parade theme, “The Power of Hope” and brought a poster to spoke about all of the special meanings behind each letter’s graphic in the word, hope. She shared about her story of … Continue reading Laura Farber Visits Chocolate Storytime

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