Free Comic Book Day (All Ages)

3:00 PM · Children's Room, Crowell Public Library

Location: Children's Room Calling all fans of comics and caped crusaders! You’re invited to fly to the Library for an afternoon of superhero activities. Design your own superhero mask and, as a bonus, celebrate the official Free Comic Book Day holiday with a giveaway provided by Collector’s Paradise (while supplies last). Registration is not required.

Baby Jam Band (Ages 0-5)

11:30 AM · Children's Room, Crowell Public Library

It’s time for band practice! Bring your little one for fun with rhythm, sound, and dancing, playing along with some of our favorite songs. Rhythm and music play promotes early literacy by building pattern recognition in words, and exploration of making sounds with instruments promotes fine motor skill development. Come jam with us!  Registration is not required

Health & Wellness Talk: Social Isolation

2:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Wednesday, May 6 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Community Center, MPR 1 Presenter: Frances Kim Come and learn about how isolation can affect mental and physical health from Frances Kim of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. You'll leave with ideas on how to manage isolation and simple changes to live a healthy and productive life.   Registration is not required.

Special Design Review Committee Meeting

7:00 PM · 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom 2200 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 How to view or listen to the meeting from home: www.cityofsanmarino.org/zoom Email Planning@SanMarinoCA.gov for more information.

Kick-Off to Summer Happy Hours

6:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

You're invited to The Old Mill for our Kick-Off Happy Hour on May 8th! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for an evening featuring wine, beer, and light snacks. We'll have live music and two sommeliers, hope to see you there!

Family Night: Barnyard Buddies

7:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Friday, May 8 | 6 - 8 PM  Location: Community Center Cost per person: R: $21 / NR: $25  (Non-refundable) Grab your family and friends and join us for Barnyard Buddies Family Night - an evening of farm-tastic fun for all ages! Meet friendly barnyard animals, enjoy hands-on activities, and make memories together. We can't wait to see you there for a night full of smiles, laughter, and furry friends! Registration required by May 1.  Activities Include: Petting Zoo, Inflatable Slide, Facepainting, and Craft.  Dinner menu: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans and Salad.

California Art Club Gallery at the Mill New Exhibit Reception

6:30 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Celebrate the new CAC exhibit, A Rite of Passage: The American Road Trip, at the Old Mill! Get a first look at the new artwork and enjoy some light refreshments.

Library Closed - Staff Training

11:00 AM · Crowell Public Library

Paint Out & Children’s Art Workshop

12:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Bring your paints and brushes to the Old Mill for our Paint Out facilitated by the California Art Club! A kids' craft table will be available for younger artists as well.

Instrument Petting Zoo (Ages 4-7)

3:00 PM · Barth Community Room, Crowell Public Library

Location: Barth Community Room With so many instruments to choose from, how do you decide which one is the best fit for your child? Don’t fret - the Library and San Marino Music Center to the rescue! We invite your child to join us for this special opportunity to try their hand at playing real instruments like the piano, ukulele, and even wind instruments, under the guidance of a professional music teacher. The 2:00 PM session is for ages 4- to 7-years-old and the 2:45 PM session is for 8- to 11-years-old. Registration is required and begins May 4.

Instrument Petting Zoo (Ages 8-11)

3:45 PM · Barth Community Room, Crowell Public Library

Location: Barth Community Room With so many instruments to choose from, how do you decide which one is the best fit for your child? Don’t fret - the Library and San Marino Music Center to the rescue! We invite your child to join us for this special opportunity to try their hand at playing real instruments like the piano, ukulele, and even wind instruments, under the guidance of a professional music teacher. The 2:00 PM session is for ages 4- to 7-years-old and the 2:45 PM session is for 8- to 11-years-old. Registration is required and begins May 4.

San Marino Historical Society

8:00 PM · San Marino Community Center; MRP 1

Monday, May 18 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Location: San Marino Community Center, MPR1 In its Speakers Series, the San Marino Historical Society presents quarterly history talks focusing on topics specially selected for our town. Join us this quarter to hear from author, Paul Haddad. He’ll be speaking about his most recent book, Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles. Registration is not required.

Special Design Review Committee Meeting

7:00 PM · 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom 2200 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 How to view or listen to the meeting from home: www.cityofsanmarino.org/zoom Email Planning@SanMarinoCA.gov for more information.

DIY Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

12:00 PM · Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108

Thursday, May 21 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM   Location: Barth Community Room Join us in discovering the potential of a simple egg carton and create a fun springtime bouquet. Add a little bit of homemade joy to your home with a bouquet designed and created by you! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

Memorial Day Service

10:00 AM · Lacy Park

Book Tasting

12:00 PM · Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108

Thursday, May 28 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Barth Community Room Come and “taste” different books and genres at our Book Tasting program! Sample our specially curated menus and discover a new genre or author. This program is for adults only. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

Coffee & Crammin (Ages 14-17)

4:30 PM · Barth Community Room, Crowell Public Library

Location: Barth Community Room Back by popular demand, the Crowell Public Library will be providing a study space exclusively for high school teens preparing for finals. We can’t forget brain food, so drinks and study snacks will be offered to attendees. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.

Special Design Review Committee Meeting

7:00 PM · 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom 2200 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 How to view or listen to the meeting from home: www.cityofsanmarino.org/zoom Email Planning@SanMarinoCA.gov for more information.

Family Night: Cotton Candy Carnival

7:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Step right up and join us for Cotton Candy Carnival Family Night, a delightful evening of family fun for all ages. Enjoy dinner, a lively magic show, and classic carnival games where everyone has a chance to win a prize. Bring your family and friends for a sweet night filled with laughter, entertainment, and community spirit.  Registration is required by May 29.

Ranger Jack: Farms2Table! Love2Sing! (Ages 3+)

3:15 PM · crowell Public Library

Saturday, June 6 | 2:15 – 3 PM  Location: Children’s Room Get ready for a highly interactive music and puppet show with plenty of garden songs! Children will sing, dance, bunny hop, hear uplifting stories, and play musical games until Ranger Jack’s hilarious animal puppets take over the show. Bring the whole family! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.

Family Storytime (Ages 0-5)

11:30 AM · CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Weekly on Tuesday from June 9 – July 28 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Location: Children’s Room Plant a seed and read at the Library! Storytime features activities that will promote early literacy and lifelong learning through songs, bounces, fingerplays, and books. Storytime is also an opportunity for caregivers to learn ways they can incorporate learning activities into everyday routines. Please watch our social media for cancellations. Registration is not  required.

Summer Happy Hour

6:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Come join us at the Old Mill for drinks, appetizers, and community!

Fabulous Frogs (Ages 5-11)

2:00 PM · CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday, June 15 | 1 – 2 PM  Location: Children’s Room Ribbit-ribbit! Did you know a group of frogs is called an army? Maybe because they blend in like camouflage warriors! This summer, kids are invited to have some froggy fun via stories, activities, and a craft to learn about the importance of frogs to our ecosystem! Registration is not required.

Special Design Review Committee Meeting

7:00 PM · 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom 2200 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 How to view or listen to the meeting from home: www.cityofsanmarino.org/zoom Email Planning@SanMarinoCA.gov for more information.

Baby Sensory Gym (Ages 4 months to 2 years)

11:00 AM · CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friday, June 19, July 17 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM  Location: Barth Community Room Babies are invited to stretch their muscles at Baby Sensory Gym! Babies will move, play, and socialize among the different stations to help grow their minds and bodies. Sensory play has the benefits of allowing children to connect ideas with concrete experiences, stimulating the brain, and helping to develop fine and gross motor skills. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Space is limited; registration is not required.

Lacy Park After Dark Camp Out

4:00 PM · Lacy Park

Music Under the Stars: U2xPerience- U2 Tribute Band

8:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

The U2 Tribute band, U2xPerience, will be performing at the Old Mill as part of our Summer Concert series: Music Under the Stars!

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: Lessons in Leadership

7:00 PM · San Marino Community Center,  1800 Huntington Drive., San Marino, Ca 91108

Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM Location:  Community Center MPR 1 Join noted historian, acclaimed author and presidential scholar Dr. Ronald C. White and moderator Diana Nixon for a spirited conversation reflecting on American history from the promise of the Declaration of Independence through key leadership lessons gleaned from past presidents and important historical figures. The discussion will focus on how effective leaders utilize historical knowledge to aid in our nation’s ongoing journey toward a more perfect union. Registation is not required.

Bite-Sized Fantasy Faire (Ages 3-11)

2:00 PM · CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friday, June 26 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Barth Community Room Well met! The fantasy world is coming to Crowell Public Library! This isn’t a regular faire; it’s a fun bite-sized one. Explore our little fantasy world through games, crafts, and tasty treats. All guests are invited to dress up in their most fantastical garb! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

Safe Sitter Class (Ages 11-13)

10:00 AM · Crowell Public Library

Sunday, June 28 | 9 AM – 3 PM Location: Barth Community Room In a partnership with San Antonio Regional Hospital, the Library is proud to host Safe Sitter®: a class designed to prepare tweens and teens to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Attendees will learn safety skills, childcare skills, life and business skills, and first aid and rescue skills, including CPR. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Space is limited; registration is required.

Special Design Review Committee Meeting

7:00 PM · 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom 2200 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 How to view or listen to the meeting from home: www.cityofsanmarino.org/zoom Email Planning@SanMarinoCA.gov for more information.

American Girl Party (Ages 5-11)

2:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Thursday, July 2 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Barth Community Room Calling all American Girl fans! Celebrate the United States’ big 250th birthday with games and activities inspired by the popular American Girl books. Don’t worry, boys are invited too! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

4th of July Independence Day Celebration

8:00 AM · Lacy Park

Summer Happy Hour

6:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Come join us at the Old Mill for drinks, appetizers, and community!

Rudy's Radical Science Show (Ages 3+)

2:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Saturday, July 11 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Children’s Room Prepare to be amazed as real, actual scientist, “Mr. Chemistry,” demonstrates chemical reactions with mystifying results! Warning: this program has the power to stimulate thought, arouse curiosity, and enhance your child’s interest in science. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.

Summer Concert #1

7:00 PM · Lacy Park

Field Day Extravaganza! (Ages 3-11)

6:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Saturday, July 18 | 5 – 6 PM Location: Lacy Park, Area 7 Library-favorite entertainer, David Skale, is back as the official Games Master! Come to Lacy Park ready to play pantloads of wacky games with unique twists. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required.

Totally Tween Taste Test: Ice Cream Edition (Ages 8-11)

2:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Monday, July 20 | 1 – 2 PM  Location: Barth Community Room How sophisticated are your taste buds? Join us in a blind ice cream taste test. We will have some unique, delicious, and just plain wacky flavors. Make observations and vote for your favorites! At the end, enjoy a sundae featuring your favorite flavor. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required

Health & Wellness Talk: Preserving Your Memory

2:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Wednesday, July 22 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Community Center Presenter: Frances Kim As we age, we all have moments if forgetfulness. This presentation will provide useful tips and brain exercises to sharpern your thinking and help keep moments of forgetfulness to a minumum . Registration is not required. 

Stuffie Sleepover (Ages 3-11)

5:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Animal drop-off: Saturday, July 25 | 4:00 – 4:30 PM Animal pick-up: Sunday, July 26 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM Location: Children’s Room Curious to see what your stuffie toy is up to when the Library lights go out? Children are invited to bring their stuffie to the Library for a special stuffie-only Library sleepover. We’ll have a special storytime and put our friends to bed. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffie for a special surprise! Registration is not required.

Music Under the Stars: Quarteto Nuevo

8:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Rd

Quarteto Nuevo will be coming to perform classical music at the Old Mill as a part of our Summer Concert series: Music Under the Stars!!

Stuffie Sleepover (Ages 3-11)

2:30 PM · Crowell Public Library

Animal drop-off: Saturday, July 25 | 4:00 – 4:30 PM Animal pick-up: Sunday, July 26 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM Location: Children’s Room Curious to see what your stuffie toy is up to when the Library lights go out? Children are invited to bring their stuffie to the Library for a special stuffie-only Library sleepover. We’ll have a special storytime and put our friends to bed. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffie for a special surprise! Registration is not required.

Sticker-Palooza (Ages 2+)

3:00 PM · Crowell Public Library

Thursday, July 30 | 2 – 3 PM Location: Children’s Room Back by popular demand, it’s STICKER-PALOOZA! This sticker party will give kids an opportunity to practice their fine-motor skills while playing with stickers, stickers, and more stickers. All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in your own to swap or donate. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.

Summer Concert #2

7:00 PM · Lacy Park

Smarter Living: Fasting & Healing

2:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Wednesday, August 5 | 1 – 2 PM Location: Community Center Presenter: Dr. Salman Khan Come learn and exlore what modern science says about eating less, and living better. Paticipants will learn about intermittent fasting, metabolic health, longevity, how the body switches from fuel storage to repair mode, and how thoughtful lifestyle strategies may suport better health as we age.  Registration is not required. 

Senior Trip: The Phantom of the Opera at the Hollywood Pantages Theater

1:30 PM · Pantages Theater

Saturday, August 8 | 12:30-5:30 PM Cost: R $127/NR $149 Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1 Experience the magic of Broadway with a special trip to see The Phantom of the Opera at the iconic Hollywood Pantages Theatre. This breathtaking musical features unforgettable music, stunning costumes, and spectacular stage effects that have captivated audiences around the world. Participants will enjoy excellent seating in Section D of the Orchestra, offering a wonderful view of the performance. Guests are encouraged to enjoy lunch on their own prior to departure. A concession stand will be available at the theater for those who wish to purchase snacks or refreshments. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of theater in the heart of Hollywood!  Registration is required.

Summer Happy Hour

6:00 PM · 1120 Old Mill Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

Come join us at the Old Mill for drinks, appetizers, and community!

Multicultural Summer Concert #3

6:30 PM · Lacy Park

Nature Series: Gardening for Birds

2:00 PM · San Marino Community Center

Wednesday, August 19 | 1–2 PM Location: San Marino Community Center Presenter: Robin Smith, Ecologist Join Robin Smith, Ecology Conservation Chair for the California Native Plant Society, San Gabriel Mountains Chapter, for an engaging presentation on creating bird-friendly gardens. Drawing from her own experience cultivating a thriving habitat for birds and pollinators, Robin will share what birds truly need to flourish and how native plants can transform residential yards into vibrant, sustainable landscapes. No registration required.