Couldn’t we all write our own, long overdue love letter to libraries? In Pasadena, book people can leave their mark and submit an item for a time capsule closing on Jan. 31. About 65 people of all ...

Pasadena approved a $186M contract to retrofit the Central Library; work is set to ramp up in 2026 with a 2028 reopening ...

As Pasadena’s beloved Public Library marks its 140 years of service this year, the Central Library’s resilience is once again being tested by nature. A recent 4.4-magnitude earthquake that struck ...

The city of Pasadena’s historic Central Library has been ordered closed pending further review due to seismic safety concerns. The nearly century-old Mediterranean Revival-style building had just ...

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Pasadena could soon ask residents to foot the bill for the almost century-old Central Library’s nearly $200 million retrofit and upgrade project through a potential parcel tax on the ballot next year.