Coming this November 17, 2017 we will read stories all about hair! The holidays are coming and we want kids to embrace and value their naturally kinky, curly, and coily tresses. Join us at LaPintoresca Branch Library at 4pm. Master stylist and owner of Pasadena’s Strandz Hair Studio, Tonya Fairley, also known as the “Hair Whisperer”, will demonstrate natural hair care techniques, plus products, tips … Continue reading Natural Holiday Hair for Kids
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
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
La Pintoresca (which means, “the picturesque” in Spanish) library is one of the most beautiful structures in Northwest Pasadena. It was built in 1930 and was named for the hotel which previously occupied the site.Outside was such a beautiful setting–the trees’ falling leaves and the crispiness of the air. It provided the perfect backdrop for the rug coziness for storytime. Children from ages 1 to … Continue reading Celebrating a New Year
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
For the month of September, we had special guest reader, Ms. Pearline Johonson, a resident of Pasadena for 53 years. Ms. Johnson worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a resource manager, and is now retired. Even before her retirement, Ms. Johnson has had a passion for journeying beyond the San Gabriel mountains to different parts of the world. She has traveled to Greece, Paris, Puerto … Continue reading September Guest Reader – Pearline Johnson
Gearing up for Fall We kicked off the new school year with our very first guest Chocolate Storytime Reader, David Lindsey. David is a an alumnus from Howard University in Washington DC. He received a Bachelor’s degree of Architecture in 1972 and is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving 4 years in the Civil Engineering sector. David currently works as a woodworker, … Continue reading Back to School Chocolate Storytime
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
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
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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