Story Times
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Kids&Teens
MAIN LIBRARY & BRANCHES
OCTOBER 2O16
Baby Time Story series for
babies ages 0 to 18 months
accompanied by an adult. (20 min.)
Main
Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11:00 am
August 30–October 11
Fairview
Mondays at 10:00 am
October 17–November 7
Montana
Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 am
August 24–October 5
October 26–November 30
Ocean Park
Thursdays at 10:00 and 10:45 am
October 13–November 17
Toddler Time Story series
for toddlers ages 18 to 35 months
accompanied by an adult. (20 min.)
Pico
Mondays at 10:30 am
October 17– November 14
Ocean Park
Tuesdays at 10:00 and 10:45 am
October 11– November 15
Main
Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:00am
September 1– October 13
Montana
Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 am
August 25– October 6
October 27– December 1
COLLEGE SUCCESS SUMMIT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9:OOAM –4:OOPM
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK CAMPUS
TUMBLEBOOKS
eBOOKS FOR KIDS
Animated, talking electronic books with
added music and narration which kids
can read, or have read to them.Tumblebooks
también esta disponible en español.
(NO STORY TIME NOV 24)
Preschool Story Time
Story series for 3 to 5 year olds. (30 min.)
Montana
Mondays at 11:15 am
August 22–October 3
October 24–November 28
Main
Wednesdays at 11:15 am
August 31 – October 12
CUENTOS
PARA PEQUEÑOS
TRICK OR TREAT
@YOUR LIBRARY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
MAIN LIBRARY & ALL
BRANCH LOCATIONS
Come in costume during
Library hours and
receive a spooky prize!
For kids and teens,
while supplies last.
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SPANISH STORY TIME
Para niños de 2–5 años de edad. (30 min.)
en Fairview
Miércoles a las 10:00am
12 de octubre al 9 de noviembre
en Pico
Martes a las 10:00am
11 de octubre al 15 de noviembre
THE MAIN & BRANCH LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1O
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Programs for Kids OCTOBER 2O16
Main LIBRARY
Fairview BRANCH
Montana Ave BRANCH
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601 Santa Monica Blvd l 310-458-8621
All programs are held in the Activity Room unless otherwise noted.
The Great (mini) Pumpkin Patch
ALL OCTOBER / ALL AGES
2101 Ocean Blvd l 310-458-8681
Reading Mentors
LEGO Club
SAT, SEPT 7 - OCT 29, 10:00am [45 MIN]
GRADES K-5
Bring an uncarved, decorated mini pumpkin to
the Kids’ Pumpkin Patch and watch the patch
grow throughout October!
Need reading practice? Join our read-aloud
program, led by volunteers. Limited space;
registration required.
“BIG DRAW ” Challenge:
Steam Craft:
Glow-in-the-Dark Slime
Draw A Comic
SAT, OCT 1
10:30am-12:00pm
All Ages
In honor of the international celebration of
comics creation, drop
into the library to start
your own comic! Bring
your ideas–we’ll supply the space to create, some
inspiration, and drawing materials.
Animal Shelter Show & Tail
WED, OCT 5, 3:30pm [60 MIN] / Ages 5 & up
In honor of
National Adopta-Shelter-Dog
Month, learn
about pet ownership from the
Santa Monica
Animal Shelter
and maybe
meet some
furry guests.
STAR WARS READS
SAT, OCT 8, 11:00am–1:00pm
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Enjoy a special
story time with
Star Wars
characters,
crafts, and
games.
Costumes
encouraged!
Book Buddies
THU, OCT 13, 3:45-5:15
GRADES K-3
Build your reading skills and read
aloud with teen volunteers.
MAIN LIBRARY events are continued to the right. >
1704 Montana Ave l 310-458-8682
MON, OCT 31, 4:00pm [60 MIN]
AGES 4 & UP
Celebrate
Halloween
with a STEAM
(Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Arts,Mathematics)
craft! Costumes
encouraged.
Limited space;
free tickets
available
30 minutes
before the
program.
SAT, OCT 15, 3:00 -4:30 pm / AGES 4 & UP
STAR WARS
READS
WED, OCT 19
3:00 pm [90min]
AGES 4 & UP
Celebrate your
love of Star Wars and
books with a costume
contest, trivia games,
and crafts.
Halloween Howls
MON, OCT 31, 2:00-3:30
FOR FAMILIES
Arrive in your Halloween
costume for a monster
mash of crafts
and treats!
Main LIBRARY [CONTINUED]
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LEGO Block Party: STAR WARS
THU, OCT 20, 3:30–5:00pm / AGES 4 & UP
LEGO Block Party is back with a Star Wars theme!
Harvest Festival
SAT, OCT 22
12:OO–2:30pm
FOR FAMILIES
Celebrate fall festivals
from many cultures with
computer fun, crafts, a
costume parade, and a
performance by Santa
Monica College’s Global
Motion world dance
company. Wear your
costume! See separate
flyer for details.
THE BEAR ATE YOUR SANDWICH
A“READ FOR THE RECORD” EVENT
THU, OCT 27,10:30am [45 MIN] / AGES 3 & UP
Join in a global literacy event as we read Julia
Sarcone-Roach’s funny picture book and do a craft.
Ocean Park BRANCH
Pico BRANCH
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2601 Main Street l 310-458-8683
2201Pico Blvd l 310-458-8684
Pajama Story Time
Fall Festival
MON, OCT 3, 6:30pm [30min] / FOR FAMILIES
SAT, OCT 1, 3:00-7:00pm / FOR FAMILIES
VIRGINIA AVE PARK CAMPUS
Wear PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Carve and decorate pumpkins,
learn to dance to
country songs,
find your way
through the hay
bale maze, visit
the storytelling
camp grounds,
and create your
own scarecrow!
Preschool Explorers: Pumpkins
WED, OCT 5,
10:00am [45min]
AGES 3-5
Explore a new
science topic each
month with stories
and hands-on
activities.
Little Artists:
Traditional
Mexican
Folk Art
SAT, OCT 8
10:00 am
AGES 3-7
Learn about
a new artistic
technique or
medium through
stories and
hands-on
exploration.
LEGOs and Board Games
TUE, OCT 18, 3:30 - 5:00pm / AGES 4 & UP
“Halloween Ha Ha’s” Puppet
Show
TUE, OCT 25, 3:30 pm [40min] / AGES 3–7
Halloween fun with stories, songs and puppets.
Free tickets available at noon the day of the program.
Pumpkin Fest
on the Lawn
SAT, OCT 29
1:00-3:00pm
FOR FAMILIES
Enjoy games, crafts,
and pumpkin-themed
fun on our front lawn.
Halloween Costume Swap
SAT, OCT 1, 4:00-6:00pm / FOR FAMILIES
Costume Drop-Off: SAT, OCT 1, 3:00-4:00pm
Bring your lightly-used costume to our Fall Festival and swap for a “new” used one. Please drop
your costume off before the swap (between 3:00
and 4:00pm). Save money, help the environment,
and find something unique!
Comic Strip Stories
THU, OCT 6, 4:00 pm [90 min] / AGES 4 & UP
LIBRARY HOURS
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MAIN LIBRARY MON-THUR: 10:00am-9:00pm
FRI-SAT: 10:00am-5:30pm / SUN: 1:00pm -5:00pm
BRANCHES MON-THUR: NOON -9:00 pm
FRI: NOON -5:30pm / SAT: 10:00 am-5:30pm
SUN: All Branches CLOSED
RIDE YOUR BIKE
Bicycle parking racks are available at the
Main Library and all Branch Libraries.
big blue bus
MAIN LIBRARY Lines 1, 7, R7, R10 and 18
FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
Lines 8, Crosstown 41 and Sunset 44
MONTANA AVENUE BRANCH LIBRARY
Lines 18 and Crosstown 41
OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY Lines 1 & 8
PICO BRANCH LIBRARY Line 7
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Celebrating more than 50 YEARS
of partnering with the Library!
We provide the comic strip, you create the story!
Limited space; registration starts 9/12.
Zombie Apocalypse
THU, OCT 20, 4:00pm [90 min] / AGES 4 & UP
The undead are coming! Put your brain to the test
and escape the zombies. Limited space; registration starts 9/26.
A Not-So-Scary Haunted House
FRI, OCT 28, 2:00pm [2hrs] / ALL AGES
The Library often photographs programs for use in publicity
materials. By being present during these activities, you
consent to the use of your appearance or likeness by the
Library, and its licensees, designees, or assignees, in all
media, worldwide, in perpetuity.
All programs are free and the public is cordially invited
to attend. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Organized children’s groups wishing to attend library
programs are requested to make arrangements in advance
with a children’s librarian.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
AT THE ANNEX . . . COME IF YOU DARE!
The Virginia Avenue Park Teen Leadership
Council and the Pico Branch Library Teens
invite you to their haunted house! Walk
through a trail of spooky and slimy
activities, and end with a not-so-scary
story time. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween for Little Ones
MON, OCT 31, 10:00am [45min] / AGES 0–4
Join us for stories, crafts, and games.
Wear your costume!
: FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED PROGRAM
The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair
accessible. For special disabled services, call
Library Administration at 310-458-8606 at least one
week prior to event.
Teen PROGRAMS
Main LIBRARY
601 SANTA MONICA BLVD • 310-458-8621
OCTOBER 2016
HelpNow ONLINE TUTORING
Connect to a free tutor online and get help with your homework.
Visit smpl.org for details or ask a Youth Services Librarian for help.
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Book Release Celebration:
The Lovely Reckless
Fairview BRANCH
Pico BRANCH
WED, OCT 5 / 6:30PM [90 MIN] / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
21O1 OCEAN PARK BLVD 310-458-8681
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2201 PICO BLVD 310-458-8684
All programs are held in the Activity Room unless otherwise noted.
Kami Garcia celebrates the release of her new book
with best-selling author Anna Todd (Nothing More)
and blogger Ursula Uriarte. A book sale and signing
courtesy of Children’s Book World follows.
The Best Colleges You’ve Never
Heard Of: Building Your College List
WED, OCT 5, 7:00pm [90 MIN] / GRADES 10-12
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Amazing colleges don’t always make the first
page of the “top colleges” lists. Discover how
to find these hidden gems and determine which
might be a good fit for you. You’ll also learn how
to look at college reputations and rankings with
a critical eye. Presented by Diana Hanson of
Magellan College Counseling.
Book Buddies: Teen Orientation
for Teen Read Week
THU, OCT 6, 4:00pm [30 MIN] / GRADES 6-8
Google CS First Club:
Computer Science and Social Media
THURSDAYS, OCT 6 – DEC 1
[NO CLASS ON 11/24]
4:00PM [75 MIN]
GRADES 6 & UP
Learn computer science
concepts while creating social media-style
applications and games in this 8-week workshop. No prior coding experience needed.
Limited space; registration starts 9/15.
Montana Avenue BRANCH
1704 MONTANA AVENUE • 310-458-8682
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Teen Pitch-In Day
THU, OCT 13, 4:00pm [60 MIN] / GRADES 8 & UP
Create a love of reading in young readers and
get volunteer credit! Come to a Book Buddies
orientation to get training on how to pick the
right books and how to encourage your grade
K-3 reading buddy.
Earn community service credit helping out at the
library. Limited space; registration starts 10/3.
College Application Essay Writing
Decorate a paper bag with tissue paper to create
a Halloween monster bag!
WED, OCT 26, 7:00pm [90 MIN] / GRADES 11-12
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Learn how college essays differ from other
writing, how to choose your narratives, all about
the new UC Insight Questions, and see sample
essays. Presented by Diana Hanson of Magellan
College Counseling.
College Application Drop-In Services
THURSDAYS, OCT 27 & NOV 3, 10 AND 17, 4:00-6:00pm
GRADE 12 / COMPUTER TRAINING ROOM
Receive one-on-one assistance with your college
applications and essays. Bring a copy of your
transcripts (unofficial is fine) and brag sheet.
Computers provided but bring your laptop if
you have one. Presented in collaboration with
the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club’s College
Bound Program and Magellan Counseling.
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College Success Summit
SAT, OCT 8, 9:00am-4:00pm / GRADES 8 & UP
VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK CAMPUS
Join the Pico
Neighborhood
Partnership for a
full-day college
resource fair.
Get college-ready
by attending
workshops on college prep topics. Plus,
enjoy a special performance and food!
Pico Branch House of Terror
FRI, OCT 28, 6:00pm [2 HRS] / ALL AGES / THE ANNEX
The Virginia Avenue Park Teen Leadership
Council and the Pico Branch Library Teens invite
you to their haunted house! Get ready to be
spooked! Costumes encouraged.
Teen Crafternoon:
Monster Piñata Bags
TUE, OCT 25, 4:00pm [60 MIN] / GRADES 6 & UP
Ocean Park BRANCH
2601 MAIN ST. • 310-458-8683
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Star Wars STEAM Challenge
WED, OCT 26, 3:30pm [60 MIN] / GRADES 5 & UP
Celebrate Star Wars Reads with STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Mathematics)
challenges.
Costumes
encouraged.
: FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED PROGRAM