Pasadena Public Libraries Begin to Reopen For Limited Express Service

For the first time in 13 months, Pasadena residents are able to walk into the Central Library and sit and read a book. For a few hours each day, at least for now.

Thursday’s Central Branch reopening was part of a phased in-person reopening for Pasadena’s libraries. The Hastings and La Pintoresca branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday, April 20, also with limited hours.

When Pasadena entered the orange tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on April 5, libraries were cleared to reopen at a reduced capacity, while still requiring face coverings and six feet physical distance between patrons.

In preparation for reopening its doors to the public, Pasadena Public Library is working to ensure all protocols for public health and safety, cleanliness and physical distancing are in place, according to an official announcement.

Central Library, Hastings and La Pintoresca branch libraries will offer limited one-hour Express Service, in addition to their curbside and phone/chat services.

Patrons will be able to browse the collections, check out materials, reserve and use public computers, and access Wi-Fi as well as printing and copying services.

Patrons will still be able to attend virtual programs; contact library staff via phone at (626) 744- 4066, option 7, email at:

ask@cityofpasadena.email.libanswers.com

or live chat at:

https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/live-chat/

and pick up materials on hold via curbside pickup service.

Here are the new express service hours for local branch libraries:

Pasadena Central Library

285 E. Walnut Street

Monday

9 – 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service 3 – 8 p.m. – In-person Service

Tuesday

9 – 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-person Service 2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service

Wednesday

9 – 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service 3 – 8 p.m. – In-person Service

Thursday

9 – 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-person Service 2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service

Friday

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Phone/Chat Service 1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service

Saturday

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Phone Service 1 – 5 p.m. – In-person Service

Sunday

1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service

Hastings Branch Library

3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.

Beginning April 20, 2021

Monday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service 4 – 7 p.m. – In-person Service

Tuesday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Pickup Service 2 – 5 p.m. – In-person Service

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service

Thursday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service 2 – 5 p.m. – In-person Service

Friday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service

La Pintoresca Branch Library

1355 N. Raymond Avenue

Beginning April 20, 2021

Monday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service

Tuesday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-person Service

Wednesday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service

Thursday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-person Service

Friday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service

A limited number of patrons will be allowed in the libraries at any one time. There is no seating available except for ADA seating and computer use. Patrons two years and older are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times while visiting the library and observe six feet physical distancing.

Curbside service will also continue at five branch libraries: Allendale, Lamanda Park, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina. The curbside pickup program is just for library holds.

Patrons may reserve library materials for curbside pickup online at www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net using their Pasadena Public Library card number.

For more about location hours and services, click here or call (626) 744-4066.