The Joy of Music Performance shows the summer programs of the South Pasadena Library | The southern Pasadenan

The South Pasadena Public Library organizes the penultimate event in its Wonderful Wednesday Summer series with a lively performance of Joy of music By Craig Newton on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. on the Oxley Street page of the library park. Newton will introduce ten different musical instruments and perform funny, high -energy songs that are perfect for children, but are fun for all age groups.

Summer programming will continue until August 2nd

The library Wonderful Wednesday The series ends on July 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the library community, but other summer activities will continue until August 2. This includes a robust list of storytimes, the summer reading program and events for children and adults.

StoryTime time plan:

• Preschool storytime (age 3 to 5 years): Tuesdays, 10: 30–11: 00 p.m.
• Small child -story time (1–3 years): Thursdays, 10: 30–10: 50 and 11: 00–11: 8pm
• Family history (all age groups): Saturdays, 10: 30–11: 00 p.m.

These stories promote early literacy, social skills and cognitive development in appealing, age -appropriate paths.

Events for adults: Walk 'n Talk and all skill club

The Jalikts Club (AAC), designed for adults with disabilities, will meet on Thursday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room 1115 in El Centro Street 1115. No registration is required.

The walk 'n Talk Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. in front of the library in the Oxley Street. Prevention is required under Southpasadenaca.gov/ Register.

Summer reading program promotes the daily reading habits

The summer reading program runs until August 2 and encourages people of all ages to read every day and record their progress for prices. Studies show that children and teenagers who read at least 20 minutes a day achieve a measurable literacy advantage and avoid the “summer slide” in academic progress.

Accessibility and contact information

To request adequate accommodations for events, contact the city at (626) 403-7431 or fill out the form in southpasadenaca.gov/ada [email protected] At least four working days in advance.

About the South Pasadena Public Library

The library is located in the Oxley Street 1100 and offers a wide range of programs and services for all age groups. The open hours are Monday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Southpasadenaca.gov/library for more information.

About the city of South Pasadena

South Pasadena referred to as the “City of Trees” and mixes the charm from Kleinstadt with the proximity to Los Angeles. With 25,000 inhabitants on just 3.44 square kilometers, the city offers picturesque districts, high -quality schools and a lively community spirit.

Sponsors of the summer reading program

This year's program is made possible by the friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, Inc., together with the support of:

• Art/work/place
• Burden of proof
• Kanuhaus / Schüttler
• Clean the lacer
• Cool girls pizza
• Hodis Learning & Music
• Kims Hapkido
• My gym Pasadena
• South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy

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