Posted 1/18/12 – If you’ve wanted to take computer classes, but have avoided them because you thought they’d be boring or full of incomprehensible “techno-babble, then the “MY PC” series is for you! Sierra Madre…
Posted 1/18/12 – In 1985, the American Library Association (ALA) launched the READ™ campaign which has proven immensely effective in promoting literacy among all age groups. Comedian Bill Cosby was the first notable to appear…
Posted 1/18/12 – “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”, containing the first twelve short stories about the famous detective by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be honored during February at the Sierra Madre Public Library as…
Posted 1/5/12 – The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will be having two Bargain Book Table Sales in January in the Library during open hours. The first will run from Monday, January 9th through…
Posted 12/30/11 – Why pay more—or anything at all—for e-books when you can download and read hundreds of new and noteworthy books on your PC, Mac, laptop, tablet, smartphone, e-reader, or other electronic device using OverDrive,…
Posted 12/15/11 – Sierra Madre City Hall and Community & Personnel Services Holiday Closures Friday, December 23rd at noon Monday, December 26, 2011 Friday, December 30, 2011 Monday, January 2, 2012 Sierra Madre Library Holiday…
Posted 12/15/11 – The Sierra Madre Public Library is pleased to announce The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as the City’s 2012 One Book, One City selection. Sherlock Holmes—the world’s most…
Posted on 12/13/11 – Among the items on Tuesday’s agenda, which you can download by clicking here, are: Closed Session meeting to discuss negotiations with SMPOA, introduction of 2012 SMRFA Princesses and new Librarian Carolyn Thomas,…
Posted 12/7/11 – The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are having another Bargain Book Table Sale, right on the heels of December’s Best Used Book Sale, which was moved, due to the weather emergency,…
I recently received a request from a reader to post some history of Sierra Madre street names, i.e., Michillinda – Michigan, Illinois and Indiana merged. Sounded like a good idea, and since I recently saw…
The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27. Library materials to be returned may be placed in the Book Drop, which will remain open during the four-day…
The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27. Library materials to be returned may be placed in the Book Drop, which will remain open during the four-day…
Posted 11/17/11 – With the holidays fast approaching, the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are offering several opportunities for you to purchase the best holiday gift of all- books. On Wednesday, November 30, from…
Posted 11/2/11 – The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library have an overstock of volumes that they will be selling during another Bargain Book Table Sale at the Library, Monday, November 14, through Saturday, November…
Posted 11/2/11 – The Library Board of Trustees will convene this evening for a Special Meeting in Council Chambers at 7:00. Council Chambers is located at City Hall, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
