Altadena Library Offers Free Document Shredding Event Friday

The Altadena Library District will host a free and secure document shredding event on Friday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Main Library parking lot, providing residents of all ages with a safe way to dispose of sensitive financial documents and personal papers.

The outdoor community service allows residents to bring old bills, bank statements, and other confidential documents for professional destruction at no cost.

The “Shred Day” event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis at the Main Library located at 600 E. Mariposa Street.

Participants must remove rubber bands, plastic bags, and other binding materials from their paperwork before arriving at the event. The secure shredding service provides residents with a convenient alternative to purchasing personal shredders or risking identity theft through improper document disposal.

The event takes place at the Main Library, which reopened March 4, after closure due to the Eaton Fire.

“We’ve been pretty busy since we opened. There’s days I come in and I can barely get a parking spot already,” said Nikki Winslow, District Director, in an interview about post-fire operations at the March 16 reopening.

The Main Library maintains regular hours Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For additional information about library services, residents can contact the facility at (626) 798-0833.