Altadena has had a strong and vibrant coffee culture for years and one of our prized local businesses is Cafe De Leche, on Lake Avenue. Our own Mikayla Arevalo sat down with Matt and Anja, owners of Cafe De Leche, for a chat about their store a

Episode 5 - Having An Equitable Summer

May 22nd, 2021 38m 25s

Summer is almost upon us, and in this episode of TIA, we will learn more about our brand-new plans for summer services through interviews with our Youth & Family Services Manager Mylinh Hamlington and our Teen Librarian Isabelle Briggs. Much

Episode 4 - The Altadena Farmer's Market & Seed Library

Apr 2nd, 2021 50m 43s

Spring has sprung here in Altadena, and nature's bounty is on full display at our local beloved Farmer's Market. Altadena Library staffer Chloe Cavelier sits down for an instructive and delightful chat with chef, master gardener and owner/opera

Episode 3 - Gang Violence Prevention In Altadena w/Steven Sneed

Mar 5th, 2021 35m 23s

In episode 3 of This is Altadena, Altadena Library staffer Chloé Cavelier talks with Steven Sneed, a local filmmaker, musician, designer, and overall mover and shaker in our communities, doing important work around gang violence prevention and

Episode 2 - Zines!

Feb 1st, 2021 32m 22s

What is a zine? The name "zine" is a shortened version of "fanzine" which is a portmanteau of the word "fan" and "magazine". Most people that think of zines think of punk rock and the punk community, where the DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos is more

Episode 1 - The Legacy and Art of Charles White

Nov 14th, 2020 54m 57s

Welcome to This Is Altadena, a podcast hosted by the Altadena Libraries, celebrating people’s life experiences and stories, and the hidden histories of Altadena, California. In our inaugural episode, we look at the life and times of Altadena le

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