2018 Santa Monica Reads:
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
May 12 through June 16, 2018
2018 marks the sixteenth anniversary of Santa Monica Public Library’s annual community reading program Santa Monica Reads. Popular with local residents and visitors, the program invites everyone to read and talk about the same book and its themes at special events and book discussions held throughout the city. The Library is pleased to announce Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston as this year's selection. See the Resource Guide for a full listing of programs and events.
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Library News & Featured Events
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YALLWEST Preview: Fierce Friday
Friday, May 4 / 6:00 to 8:00 pm / Main Library
Join us for the annual YALLWEST Book Festival preview night event, with more than a dozen top authors signing books and mingling with fans, and fun activities for all. This event is free, but ticketed. Visit yallwest.com for author line-up and ticket info.
Kids & Teens: Read Away Your Fines!
April 16 through July 2
Beginning April 16, children and teens can "read away" their late fines while reading in the library. Earn one buck for every 15 minutes read or earn five bucks for reading 1 hour. The program does not apply to lost items and replacement fees. Ask a librarian for details.
Congrats to LEAF Program Participants
On April 14, two of the Library’s adult literacy learners were presented awards for their Writer to Writer submissions at the Southern California Library Literacy Network Conference. Bella Grib and Mohammad Mousavi were honored for the letters they wrote to authors whose books inspired them. A big congratulations to them and their tutors, Glenna Dumey and Laura Buhl!
Our April 7 Caturday event featured face painting, kitty crafts, a cat storytime and more!
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Santa Monica Disabilities Commission Art Show
May 1 - 13 / Main Lobby
The Library commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month with an exhibit of paintings and drawings by individuals experiencing mental health challenges. A Meet & Greet with the artists takes place on Sunday, May 6, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Ramadan Story Time
May 14, 3:45 pm
(45 min.)
/ For Families
/ Main Library
Listen to stories and create a Ramadan-inspired craft.
Young Artists Drawing Contest
May 16, 4:00 pm
(60 min.)
/ Ages 6-14
/ Pico Branch
Children from around the world are invited to partipate in the XXII Children's Drawing Contest - Este es mi México: its history, its traditions, its cuisine, its beaches and its music. Limited space; registration begins 5/2.
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The Main and Branch Libraries will be closed on May 28.
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