Storytime with Brent

June 6, 2026 - 11:00 am

Free drop-in event. No reservations required.

Event will be canceled in instances of rain or heat over 100Ā° f

Join us for Storytime August 1 and September 5, at 11:00 a.m. Bring a blanket and snacks, and come enjoy stories read by Gamble House docents under the big oak on the lawn at this free family friendly event.

Musical Storytime with Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Saturday, August 15

Together by Mona Damluji board book

Together by Mona Damluji in hardcover

Free drop-in event. No reservations required.
Event will be canceled in instances of rain or heat over 100Ā° f.

Bring a blanket, snacks and join us under the big oak on the Gamble House lawn with Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). Led by PCM Young Musiciansā€™ Department Chair Rachael Denny, Musical Storytime offers a unique learning experience where childrenā€™s books become vehicles for musical play. Books will focus on seasons, nature, and creativity, all themes that tie in with the Gamble House.

Sessions will take place on the third Saturday of the month from May ā€“ September at 11am

Musical Storytime is made possible through a generous grant from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. These grants are funded by its annual benefit event, the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, open April 19 to May 17. For information and to purchase tickets, visitĀ https://pasadenashowcase.org/

Looking for Something Else?

We're a specialized bookstore, which means we don't carry a lot of titles you might find in other stores.

But don't fret, you can still support us whether you're a lover of fiction or cookbooks or just about anything else!

Purchases made at ourĀ Gamble House BookshopĀ site also support our museum.

Shop from our "Staff Picks" lists or use the search bar at the top of the page to find your latest read.

The Gamble House Bookstore is a drop-off site for Pasadena For All, a local grassroots mutual aid and advocacy organization who come together every Saturday to distribute items to our unhoused neighbors.

Items currently in high demand:

Men's shoes, tents, tarps, sleeping bags, NEW socks, NEW underwear, Men's clothing sizes L, XL, XXL & up, NEW toiletries, Backpacks, First aid supplies

Please refrain from donating stained or torn clothing. Please launder items prior to donation.