Pasadena Public Library - La Pintoresca050

La Pintoresca Library, a branch of the Pasadena Public Library system, was built in 1930 in the Spanish-Revival style and comes by its Spanish name ("the picturesque") honestly. The red-tiled roof and stucco structure give a fair hint to the beauty that awaits inside: Moorish-inspired chandeliers and beautiful woodwork. The library is situated within La Pintoresca Park.

The children's section is cozy, with small tables and chairs for reading and homework. Storytimes, book clubs, and homework help are offered regularly for children.

Bilingual Spanish-English offerings are bountiful here, as are special collections in African American history and literature. The library is the only branch to house a comic book collection, which includes books on the history and artwork of comics, cartooning, and animation.

The branch has a Foothill Employment and Training Center computer kiosk and hosts Pasadena READS, an adult literacy courses. It also houses a computer lab and offers free wireless internet access. The library serves as a community center for surrounding neighborhoods.