Children

Panda Cub Reading Challenge

Children ages 4–12 can earn one free Panda Cub Meal from Panda Express by reading books! After reading 5 books, participants will receive one certificate. Each participant may receive only one certificate for the entire duration of the program.  

• Sign-ups start Friday, January 16th at the Children's Room desk.
• Participants will receive a reading log to track their books read.
• Child must be present with a parent to pick up their certificate.

Program runs Tuesday, August 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2026. 

Toddler Dance Party

Toddler Dance Party is a fun, exploratory dance-along for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. Led by library staff, families will enjoy upbeat, family-friendly action songs that promote coordination, spatial awareness, and self-confidence through movement and play on Monday, August 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. No registration is required, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego Free Play

On August 21 from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Library Community Room, use your imagination to create with LEGO® blocks at LEGO® Free Play. Toddlers can build with Duplos®, larger blocks that are easier for small hands to manipulate. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit our events calendar for more information!

Information for Teachers and Educators

The South Pasadena Public Library is here to assist teachers and educators! Here are some of the services we offer: 

Educator Cards: Teachers with valid school IDs can apply for Educator Cards that provide longer loan periods. 

Resources: 

•  If your class is studying or researching a particular topic, librarians can provide relevant materials for you and your students. Please contact us at least two weeks in advance of when you'll need these items. 
•  Teaching Books: Children’s instructional reading resources from book guides, meet-the-author videos, author biographies, to literature-based vocabulary lists and more.

Class/Group Visits: Class visits are a wonderful way for your students to get to know the library and become familiar with our services. During class visits, staff can: 

• Provide a tour of the library
• Explain library rules
• Introduce library resources
• Read a story aloud to your students

If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please fill out this form at least two weeks in advance of your desired date.

Contact: For more information, please contact Leticia Cheng Ku at lchengku@southpasadenaca.gov or (626) 403-7330.