Family Fun This Weekend

Saturday, February 8 - Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens. Bring your little owlets 2 and older for enchanting nature-themed story time at the giant nest! Mama and Papa Owls are welcome to snuggle up with their young and enjoy picture books read by Descanso staff. 
Where: Nature's Table at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
When: 10:30 AM (10:30a on Tues & Sat)
Who: Kids ages 2+
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free with general admission
For more info: Call 818-949-4200 or visitwww.descansogardens.org

Saturday, February 8 - Free Craft Saturdays @ Lakeshore Learning Store. Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday! This week, come do Valentine's crafts which include a a "Be Mine" wreath, heart shaped card holder and more!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 3848 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena 91107
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (every Saturday!)
Who: Kids ages 3+
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 626-356-3848,www.lakeshorelearning.com

Saturday, February 8 - Saturday STEAM: Sun & Stars @ Monrovia Public Library Integrate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics at the Library. During this STEAM program we will learn about the lifecycle of a star and look through a solar telescope. Sponsored by Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.
Where: Monrovia Library Park 321 S. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2/8/2014)
Who: Families with kids in 1st-5th grade
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Call 626-256-8274 or visit www.monroviapubliclibrary.org

Saturday, February 8 - Teen Creative Writing Workshop @ Pasadena Central Library. Calling all budding teen writers! Join us for a creative writing workshop. No experience necessary! Selected stories will be published on our library blog and new Teen Zine.   
Where: Teen Central at Pasadena Central Library 285 E. Walnut, Pasadena 91101
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2/8/2014)
Who: Everyone!
How: To sign up, (626) 744-4066, option 4 or email Jane Gov at jgov@cityofpasadena.net  
Cost: FREE!
For more info:http://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/about_the_library/central_library/#calendar

Sunday, February 9 - Bookworms @ LA County Arboretum. Come explore the Arboretum Library and our great story trees!  Enjoy plant and nature stories and a take-home craft. This is an indoor/outdoor program that will go rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
Where: Main Entrance of LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
When: 10:30 AM (2/9 - Barn Storming: Yee Haw!)
Who: Kids ages 3-6 yrs
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free to members; free with general admission for non-members.
For more info: www.arboretum.org

Faith Mellinger is a local mom with three wild and crazy boys. She is also Editor/Co-Publisher at Pasadena Macaroni Kid, where you can find even more family fun each week. She and the boys can be found climbing on the roots at Kidspace Childrens Museum, listening to the concerts at Levitt Pavilion and having fun at all the family friendly events around town.