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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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Mrs. Pasadena poses with kids and guests of Chocolate Storytime
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Courage, Creativity and Magic Milk

Our latest Chocolate Storytime was a vibrant celebration of courage, creativity, and community values. With inspiring stories, engaging activities, and meaningful reflections, the event brought families together to explore bravery, self-expression, and the importance of doing the right thing. The day’s theme was beautifully set by celebrity guest storyteller Lesley Hunter-Fiorillo, reigning Mrs. Pasadena and 1st runner-up to Mrs. California United States 2018. Lesley read … Continue reading Courage, Creativity and Magic Milk

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Guest Readers from Jackie Robinson Center

Great news!  Chocolate Storytime will have guest readers from the Black History Celebration Planning Committee housed in the Jackie Robinson Center starting in September.  The Jackie Robinson Center is a multi-purpose social service delivery center that provides assistance to the culturally, economically, and socially diverse population of the northwest area of Pasadena. The 1974 dedication of this 17,800 square feet facility is of significant importance … Continue reading Guest Readers from Jackie Robinson Center

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Chocolate Storytime June 2014

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer What a great audience we had for June’s Chocolate Storytime!  Along with our regular guests, the afternoon was filled with nearly fifty attentive Lions (ages 5-6) and Tigers (ages 7-8) from the City of Pasadena’s summer La Pintoresca Neighborhood Park Camp.  Thanks to Camp Facilitator Mr. Tyanta “Tigger” Snow who included the library’s storytime as part of their … Continue reading Chocolate Storytime June 2014

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Chocolate Storytime May 2014

Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou at the May Chocolate Storytime At the May 2014 Chocolate Storytime at La Pintoresca Branch Library, we began our afternoon reading about the life of author and poet, Maya Angelou (pronounced “an-je-low”), who passed away May 28, 2014.  Our featured picture book was “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me at All,” named after a poem by the same name, authored by Maya Angelou.  … Continue reading Chocolate Storytime May 2014

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