Hill Avenue Branch Pasadena Public Library

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55 S Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106

The Hill Avenue Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, the oldest in the library system, is housed in a historical building designed by Marston Van Pelt and Maybury, which opened on May 6, 1925. This branch features a diverse collection of over 41,000 volumes, including materials in multiple languages, and serves as a vital resource for the local community and nearby educational institutions.

In addition to its extensive collections, the Hill Avenue Branch hosts a seed lending program called Pasadena Grows, offering a variety of seeds for patrons to borrow and grow. The library also provides spaces for community events and serves as a hub for cultural enrichment through various programs and workshops throughout the year.

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Leigh P.
11/1/2025

Incredibly helpful staff with lots of resources from seeds for you garden to book club packs and much more

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Rebekah L.
2/27/2024

Come one, Come all.... Gotta love all kinds of libraries here around Pasadena City College, CA.....We gotta be so fortunate as current returning/existing students here having all these...

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Chris N.
8/28/2024

Charming historic branch library with a lovely outdoor courtyard patio. Located at a very busy intersection across from Pasadena City College but I never noticed it until today. A nice green space...

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Jenny K.
3/23/2025

I love this library. The staff is so friendly and you get free time on the computers to do the things that you need also has a back patio. That is just breathtaking.

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Music F.
3/2/2024

Nice local library with great service finding your favorite books. If they don't have it, they'll likely find it within the Pasadena library system and order it for you. When your book arrives,...

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