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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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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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La Pintoresca 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chocolate Storytime: Celebrating Holiday Traditions Across Cultures The La Pintoresca Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Friday, November 30, 2018, coinciding with our regularly scheduled monthly Chocolate Storytime. Rather than holding the program separately, Chocolate Storytime was thoughtfully incorporated into the evening’s festivities, creating a seamless experience of storytelling, crafts, food, and celebration for families gathered at the library. The event took place in front … Continue reading La Pintoresca 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Butterflies, Hula Hoops, Poetry & Chocolate

La Pintoresca Library had a “pocket poem” writing contest for last month’s National Poetry Month, observed during the month of April, and our very own Alicia Randall won for the elementary school division!  For this month’s May 2016 Chocolate Storytime, Alicia recited her poem for the guests.  See Alicia’s winning poem, “When I Turned into a Dog,” below: I made friends with a hog But … Continue reading Butterflies, Hula Hoops, Poetry & Chocolate

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Chocolate Storytime Celebrates 1-year Anniversary with Jarvis Emerson

What a great way to celebrate Chocolate Storytime’s one year anniversary!  The culmination of Black History Month 2015 was an exceptional Chocolate Storytime lineup of artists, musicians, and special guest, Mr. Jarvis Emerson, Community Services Supervisor of the City of Pasadena’s Jackie Robinson Community Center. Mr. Emerson made himself comfortable on the rug and read Whose Knees are These?, Grandpa’s Face, and a beautiful poem, … Continue reading Chocolate Storytime Celebrates 1-year Anniversary with Jarvis Emerson

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November Guest Reader – Staci Mitchell

Our November Chocolate Storytime guest reader was Staci Mitchell, a native Pasadenian and former member of the John Muir High School 1989 All Star Track and Field Championship team.  Staci currently lives in Altadena with her husband and 3 children, volunteers extensively in the community and is the Vice Chair of the San Rafael African American Parent Council (AAPC) and a team mom of the … Continue reading November Guest Reader – Staci Mitchell

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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 July 2014

Come on, Rain! Urging mother nature for drought relief, we read a beautifully illustrated book, “Come On, Rain!” by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse. The writing vividly describes an exasperating rainless summer that finally ends with a burst of liquid sunshine. Presented with an early draft of “Come On, Rain!”, Hesse’s writers group insisted that she elaborate on why her characters, Tessie and Momma, wanted rain … Continue reading Chocolate Storytime July 2014

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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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