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International Games Week at the Library
Turn off those devices and reconnect with your family through the
educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.
Ocean Park Branch: Wed, Nov 7, 3:30 to 5:15pm / For Families
Main Library: Thu, Nov 8, 3:30 to 5:00pm / Ages 4-10
Pico Branch: Fri, Nov 9, 3:30 to 5:00pm / Ages 4-12
 
SEE MORE NOVEMBER PROGRAMS HERE
Adult Calendar of Events and Computer Class Schedule
  Kids/Teens Calendar of Events
Library News & Featured Events

Friends of the Library Bookstore Sales
Friends' Bookstore, Main Library
Sat, Nov 3, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
A special sale of new and gently used children's and teen books. The sale includes holiday, picture, board, classic and antiquarian books. Proceeds from this sale support Summer Reading for children and teens.
Sat, Nov 10, 11:00am to 2:00pm
A semi-annual sale of outstanding donations featuring a selection of books for $5 and up. Offerings: new fiction, graphic novels, art, biography, cookbooks, signed books, first editions, and coffee table books. Proceeds from the sale support a rich array of ongoing programming at all Library branches.
For more information, contact friendsofsmpl.org or (310) 395-1951.


Day of the Dead at Woodlawn Cemetery (1847 14th Street) 
Sun, Nov 4 / 11:00am to 3:00pm
The City of Santa Monica, Virginia Avenue Park, and the Library celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Woodlawn Cemetery with a procession, music, activities, a community altar, and more.



Chris Erskine on Daditude
Sat, Nov 10, 2:00pm / Main Library

Chris Erskine mines the rich worlds of fatherhood, marriage, and suburbia in his weekly column for the
Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Erskine is a suburban LA resident and author of Man of the House and Surviving Suburbia. A book sale and signing follows the program.



Digital Fundraising Webinar
Thu, Nov 29 / 10:00 to 11:30am
Main Library, Computer Training Room

Join us for a live webinar on digital fundraising with Michael Stein, Senior Director of Partnerships at EveryAction, presented by The Foundation Center.  Learn  how to make your website donor-ready, improve your donation pages, choose the right donor platform, create powerful email fundraising campaigns, promote monthly giving, use social media techniques to grow your email list, and invest in digital advertising to raise money online. Santa Monica Public Library is a member of the Funding Information Network and provides free access to the Foundation Center's databases of foundation and corporate grantmakers for individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Remember Me: Dià de los Muertos Altar
Thu, Nov 1
1:00 to 7:00pm
For Families

Pico Amphitheater
Bring a picture to add to the Dià de los Muertos altar and honor those who have passed away. Draw a picture of their favorite food, drink or activity, and make a paper flower.


Middle School Council
Thu, Nov 1
3:45 to 4:45pm
Middle School students
Main Library

Learn how you can help with programs, get volunteer hours, and more.


Kids Can Cook!
Sat, Nov 3
11:00 to 11:50am
Ages 6-10
Main Library

Learn about healthy living, nutrition and culinary basics through this interactive cooking class for kids by LIFT Enrichment. Space is limited; registration begins 10/22.


CoderDojo Workshop
Sat, Nov 10
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages 11-17
Main Library

Practice computer science and coding skills with volunteer mentors from the LA CoderDojo. Use laptops provided by the Library or bring your own. Registration starts Nov 1.


Paws to Read
Tue, Nov 20
3:30 to 4:30pm 
Ages 5-10
Fairview Branch

Practice reading with a therapy dog from Paws 4 Healing. Space is limited; registration starts 11/1.
More Events
Neighborhood Safety Meeting: Ocean Park
Thu, Nov 1, 6:30pm
Ocean Park Branch

How to Teach Your Teen to Drive: Tips from a Race Car Driver
Sat, Nov 3, 2:00pm
Teens and Parents
Main Library


What is Authenticity?
Sat, Nov 10, Noon
Montana Ave Branch


Movie & Discussion: Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Wed, Nov 14, 6:30pm
Fairview Branch


 
Soundwaves Concert: Gloria Cheng Pianospheres Preview
Thu, Nov 15, 7:30pm
Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium


Hansel and Gretel: An LA Opera Multimedia Talk
Sat, Nov 17, 2:00pm
Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium


Drop-in College Counseling
Sat, Nov 17, 3:00 to 5:30pm 
Grades 9-12
Pico Annex


Thanksgiving Break Movie: Paddington 2 (2018)
Fri, Nov 23, 2:00pm
For Families
Fairview Branch

 
The Main & Branch Libraries will be closed on Mon, Nov 12,
will close at 5:30pm on Wed, Nov 21, and be closed on Thu, Nov 22.

All programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
on a first arrival basis. Early arrival is recommended.
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Contact us by phone at 310-458-8600 or email libraryprograms@smgov.net

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