Lifelong Learning & Enrichment
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Creative Writing As We Age
According to a psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, the act of journaling strengthens the immune system and stimulates the mind. Retired nurse Karen Whitmore shares the benefits of writing here.
https://www.pasadenavillage.org/blog_posts/379-creative-writing-in-older-adults
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Memoir Writing of Personal and Family Memories
Pat Kramer helps people to record significant personal and family memories. Family histories are enlightening, and shared stories can bring relatives closer together. Don’t let those memories disappear. Write them down now and create a legacy that lives on!
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PCC Extension
Courses available through Pasadena City College Extension.
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Pasadena Area Liberal Arts Center
The Pasadena Area Liberal Arts Center (PALAC), an all volunteer organization, offers continuing liberal arts education to adults of the San Gabriel Valley. If you enjoy the excitement and stimulation of discussing ideas in a new learning situation, whatever your educational background, you are welcome to join any of the PALAC programs.
626-797-2380
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Pasadena Literary Alliance
The Pasadena Literary Alliance celebrates authors and supports literary programs. They host the annual Pasadena Festival of Women Authors and various programs bringing noteworthy authors to speak in Pasadena.
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Altadena Libraries
The Altadena library has many programs including adult book clubs, Wi-Fi, a career center, the literacy center and a community room. They now offer homebound delivery service for Altadena residents.
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Pasadena Public Libraries
Pasadena’s nine branch libraries (the Main Library is currently closed for renovation) continue to offer in-person or online access to books and periodicals, collections, language arts, career and personal development programs, computers, internet access, and a gathering space for members of the community to connect.
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LA County Public Library
The County Public Library has 84 community-based library outlets, and an extensive array of in-person and online programming.
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Brain Games
Brain games can help keep your mind active. Struggling to get that one last answer to a perplexing clue? There are free online resources to help you solve those tricky clues in your crossword puzzle. Here is one free resource.
https://www.the-crossword-solver.com/newspaper-crossword-puzzle-answers
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California State Library eBooks and eAudiobooks
Access free ebooks and audio books on the California Bookshelf on the app Palace.
https://www.library.ca.gov/uploads/2025/03/pressrelease-2025-03-26-californiasbookshelf.pdf
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Access More Than Books with Your Library Card(s)
No, you are not too old to get carded. Sue Addelson is talking about library cards and how you can use them to download books, watch TV shows, listen to music, and more.
https://pasadena.helpfulvillage.com/blog_posts/920-not-too-old-to-get-carded