The Allendale Branch Library is a part of the Pasadena Public Library that serves about 135,732 residents of Pasadena in Los Angeles County. The library opened its doors in 1951 and maintains a collection of over 41,000 items, including adult magazines, science fiction, paperback classics, financial aid guides, and current biographies. It offers recreational activities, weekly storytime for toddlers, and monthly book clubs for adults. The library occupies a 3,172-square-foot building with meeting spaces available for reservation for all patrons.