La Pintoresca Branch and Neighborhood History

La Pintoresca Branch Library, built in 1930, was named for the hotel which had previously occupied its northwest Pasadena site. Its parkland location centers La Pintoresca in the most highly populated service area of any Pasadena Branch. La Pintoresca Branch Library serves also as a community center providing local residents with a welcoming, informal meeting place. This community center aspect of the La Pintoresca Branch is in full swing year-round, providing a neighborhood atmosphere for the enhanced enjoyment of the cultural diversity of this area.

The most notable aspect of the La Pintoresca Branch is the pride and ownership felt towards this resource by the local residents. It is in evidence in almost all encounters between staff and patrons. The area is abounding in talent and enthusiasm for educational and recreational pursuits. Patrons are always willing to contribute to the total welfare of the community by adding their talent to programs and everyday activities.

La Pintoresca Library is in an area rich in educational opportunities including Cleveland Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Washington Middle School, Washington Accelerated School, Omowale School, Audubon and Orange Grove Headstart, Bright Faces Preschool, Scott Preschool Center, and Washington Children's Center. There are numerous home-based child care centers in this area. Class visits and story activities are provided for these groups.

Neighborhood Characteristics and Population

Source: 2000 Census. La Pintoresca's service area is represented by tracts 4609, 80% of 4615, 4616, 4620, and 50% of 4621. This area includes 33,291 people, of whom approximately 32% are age 17 and under.

Political Districts

Local Schools

Public Schools
Cleveland Elementary
Jackson Elementary
Sierra Madre Elementary
Washington Accelerated School
Washington Middle School

Private Schools
Omowale Elementary/Preschool

Preschools
Audubon Headstart
Bright Faces Preschool
Harambee
Orange Grove Headstart
Scott Preschool Center
Washington Children's Center

Neighborhood Associations

Arroyo Terrace Association
Dearborn Neighborhood Association
East Arroyo Residents Association
El Sereno North Banner Block
Elizabeth Street Neighbors
Florecita Farm Association of Neighbors
Garfield Heights Neighborhood Association
Howard Street Neighborhood Watch
La Pintoresca Association
Monk's Hill Neighborhood Association
Montana Central Banner Block
Muir Heights Association
Navarro Avenue Tremont Howard Association (N.A.T.H.A.)
Neighbors Against Crime
North Los Robles Corridor Neighbors
North Madison, Los Robles & Highland Association
North Raymond Neighbors
Northwest Citizen's Association
Orange Grove Village No. 1 Homeowners
Pleasant View Neighborhood Association
Raymond Banner Block
Seco Neighborhood Association