april 2o15 calendar of events

APRIL 2O15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
YALLWEST
BOOK FESTIVAL
SAT, APRIL 11, 1OAM-8PM / SAMOHI
SUN, APRIL 12, NOON-5 PM / MAIN LIBRARY
AUTHOR TALK
LORRAINE
BRACCO
THURSDAY
APRIL 9, 7:OO PM
AUTHOR TALK
HALLIE EPHRON
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 7:OO PM
PICO BRANCH
MAIN LIBRARY
WORKSHOPS
ENVISIONING THE FUTURE
THROUGHOUT APRIL / MAIN & BRANCH LIBRARIES
SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS
APRIL AT SMPL TEA TIME AT MONTANA
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DIVIDING THE FAMILY MONEY
MAIN & BRANCH LIBRARIES
WILL BE CLOSED SUN, APRIL 5
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THE WORLD OF COLOR
smpl.org
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THE SENIOR CARE MAZE
SANTA MONICA PUBLIC L I B R A RY
APRIL 2O15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAIN LIBRARY 6O1 SANTA MONICA BLVD • 31O-458-86OO
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
THU, APR 2, 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOM
Meets the first Thursday of each month.
FRIENDS BOARD MEETING
MEETS QUARTERLY / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOM
Next meeting: Monday, June 8, 7:00pm.
MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURS
THIRD FRIDAY EVERY MONTH, 12:30pm / LOBBY
FRI, APR 17: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.
Learn about the Library collections, sustainability,
history, art and architecture.
LORRAINE BRACCO: To The Fullest
THU, APR 9, 7:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
Oscar-winning actress Lorraine Bracco chronicles
her journey towards rebooting her body, mind and
spirit after 50. A book sale and signing follows.
Free tickets available one hour prior to program.
VITA TAX ASSISTANCE
SAT, APR 11,10:00am-8:00pm / SAMOHI
4th STREET ENTRANCE
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SUN, APR 12, NOON-5:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY
Young adult (or YA) hits Santa Monica in a big way in April,
as the Santa Monica Public Library presents the nation’s
biggest YA book festival ever. Two days, nearly 80 of the
biggest authors in the business, plus filmmakers, book
signings, games, food trucks, giveaways and much more.
The majority of this festival is free and open to all, with a
few keynote events being ticketed for space considerations.
For a full line-up of authors, ticket info and more, visit yallwest.com.
Including these authors
[CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT]:
Veronica Roth, Ransom Riggs,
Bryan Konietzko and Michael
Dante DiMartino, Leigh Bardugo,
Victoria Aveyard, and Libba Bray.
SAT, APR 11
11:30am-3:00pm
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
UCLA students from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance) provide FREE tax filing assistance for
Federal and California income taxes. Appointments
are limited and on a first arrival basis.
LA OPERA MULTIMEDIA TALK:
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
SAT, APR 11, 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
ENVISIONING
THE FUTURE @ SMPL
Santa Monica Public Library is envisioning the future through
the process of strategic planning. These forums offer community
members the opportunity to share their hopes and aspirations for
the future of the Library, as well as learn more about what other
21st century libraries are offering. Refreshments will be served.
WED, APRIL 8, 6:00-7:30pm / OCEAN PARK LIBRARY, 2601 MAIN STREET
THU, APRIL 9, 10:30am-12:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 601 SANTA MONICA BLVD.
THU, APRIL 9, 7:00-8:30pm / MONTANA LIBRARY, 1704 MONTANA AVE.
WED, APRIL 22, 6:30-8:00pm / FAIRVIEW LIBRARY, 2101 OCEAN PARK BLVD.
THU, APRIL 23, 5:30-7:00pm / PICO LIBRARY, 2201 PICO BLVD.
Community educators provide background
on Mozart’s comic masterpiece,The Marriage
of Figaro.
CULTIVATING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
WITH DEATH AND DYING
SAT, APR 18, 2:00pm
MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
Death has been a taboo
subject for far too long.
Laurel Lewis, RN, helps to
take away the confusion,
fear and denial that most
people experience when
thinking about death
and dying.
JEFF CONDON: HOW TO DIVIDE THE
FAMILY MONEY...
WITHOUT DIVIDING
THE FAMILY
WED, APR 22, 7:00pm
MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
Jeffrey L.Condon presents
the issues to consider to
protect your children’s
inheritance from squabbling,
squandering, mismanagement, tax collectors and
other risks of loss. Increase your awareness of
the inheritance issues you never considered, but
must address. Book sale and signing follows.
REGULAR PROGRAMS
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MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUP
MON, APR 20, 7:00pm / COMMUNITY ROOM
American Nations by Colin Woodard.
MOVIE: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014)
THU, APR 23, 6:30pm
MLK JR. AUDITORIUM
Oscar-winner Eddie
Redmayne stars in this
powerful portrait of
world-famous physicist
Stephen Hawking and
his wife Jane (Felicity
Jones). (123 min.)
GREEN LIVING WORKSHOP
TUESDAYS, APR 28–JUN 2, 7:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE RM
Join this Sustainable
Works Workshop and
learn how to save money,
and positively impact
your family, community,
and the planet. Attend
one meeting or all six.
: FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORTED PROGRAM
SANTA MONICA PUBLIC L I B R A RY
APRIL 2O15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FAIRVIEW BRANCH 21O1 OCEAN PARK BLVD • 31O-458-8681
The Fairview Branch will be temporarily
closed for interior and mechanical
improvements beginning Monday,
June 1,2015. Check the Library
website (smpl.org) for updates
and additional information.
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COMPUTER CLASS SPECIAL TOPICS:
POWER GOOGLE
THU, APR 9, 6:00pm
NAVIGATING THE SENIOR CARE MAZE
SAT, APR 18, 12:00pm
REGULAR PROGRAMS
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Senior Living Advisor Bonnie
Davis provides information on
the types of senior care, funding
sources, how to assess various
care settings, and what to look for in home care
or a nursing home.
MONDAYS, 12:00pm
MOVIE SCREENING: WHIPLASH (2014)
THU, APR 30, 6:30pm
WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
19-year-old jazz
drummer Andrew
Neiman is determined
to rise to the top of the
country’s most elite
music conservatory,
even if it means
alienating his fellow
students, friends, and
family. (107 min.)
Power up your Google search
skills and have fun at the same time in
this hands-on computer class.
INTRODUCTION TO
THE WORLD OF COLOR
WED, APR 15, 6:30pm
Learn about the color wheel,
how to mix colors, what
primary, secondary, tertiary
and complimentary colors
are, and how to use acrylic
paints. Paint your own color wheels to take home.
BRIDGE
TUESDAYS, 12:00pm
WRITE AWAY
Call Sandy Smith, 310-450-6258, for more info.
THURSDAYS, 1:00pm
Moderated by Jack Nordhaus.
WED, APR 8, 7:00pm
SCBWI WESTSIDE WRITERS SCHMOOZE
Support for children’s book writers/illustrators.
SAT, APR 11, 11:00am
LITERATURE BOOK GROUP
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell.
SAT, APR 11 & 25, 3:30pm
FAIRVIEW KNITTERS
TUE, APR 14, 7:00pm
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
With instructor Henry Schipper.
WED, APR 22, 6:00pm
BOOK CLUB AT BOLIVAR
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina
Henríquez. Café Bolivar is at 1741 Ocean Park Blvd.
PICO BRANCH 22O1 PICO BOULEVARD • 31O-458-8684
MOVIE SCREENING:
MOVIE SCREENING:
THE HUNGER GAMES:
MOCKINGJAY,
PART 1 (2014)
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999)
TUE, APR 21, 6:00pm
A new kid must find a
guy to date the meanest
girl in school, the older
sister of the girl he has a
crush on. Starring Heath
Ledger and Julia Stiles,
and based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of
the Shrew. (98 min.)
TUE, APR 14, 6:00pm
The Hunger Games saga
continues in this sequel
that finds Katniss Everdeen
faced with a decision that
could sway the fate of a
nation. (123 min.)
JOB HUNTING
WED, APR 15, 1:00pm
This presentation will cover the basics of looking
for and applying for jobs online.
AN EVENING with HALLIE EPHRON
THU, APR 16, 7:00pm
Bestselling author Hallie Ephron drops in on the
Pico Branch Book Group to discuss her new
mystery novel Night Night, Sleep Tight. Regular
group members and non-members are welcome.
A book sale and signing follows.
A CELEBRATION OF SHAKESPEARE
IN SONG
MON, APR 20, 6:00pm
A performance by
Garald Farnham of
songs and poetry from
Shakepeare’s plays.
ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL
SAT, APR 25, 12:00-2:00pm
VIRGINIA AVE PARK CAMPUS
“Books Come to Life”in this
celebration of local arts &
literacy resources, including
storytellers, puppet shows,
a book fair, crafts & community booths.
REGULAR PROGRAMS
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LECTURA BUENA
LUNES, 13 DE ABRIL, 4:30pm
La Noche por Victor Vásquez Quintas.
AMERICAN STORIES BOOK GROUP
LIBRARY HOURS
MAIN LIBRARY MON-THUR:10:00am-9:00pm
FRI-SAT:10:00am-5:30pm / SUN:1:00pm-5:00pm
BRANCHES MON-THUR:NOON-9:00pm
FRI:NOON-5:30pm / SAT:10:00am-5:30pm / SUN:CLOSED
RIDE YOUR BIKE
Bicycle parking racks are available at the
Main Library and all Branch Libraries.
big blue bus
MAIN LIBRARY
Lines 1*, 2, 3, 7*, 8, 9,10* (*closest stop )
FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
Lines 6, 8, Crosstown 41 and Sunset 44
MONTANA AVENUE BRANCH LIBRARY
Lines 3M and Crosstown 41
OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
Lines 1 and 8
PICO BRANCH LIBRARY
Line 7
Celebrating more than 50 YEARS
of Partnering with the Library!
friendsofsmpl.org
SAT, APR 25, 1:30pm
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.
The Library often photographs programs for use in publicity materials. By
being present during these activities, you consent to use of your
appearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or
assignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity.
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APRIL 2O15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SANTA MONICA PUBLIC L I B R A RY
OCEAN PARK BRANCH 26O1 MAIN STREET • 31O-458-8683
OCEAN PARK FILM PROGRAM:
COMPUTER BASICS / WED, APR 29, 3:30pm
BILLY ELLIOT (2000)
TUE, APR 7, 6:00pm
Film historian Elaina
Archer screens and
discusses this film about
a boy, torn between his
love of dance and his
family’s blue collar expectations. Starring Jamie
Bell and Julie Walters.
(Film runtime:110 min.)
Learn basic computer skills and practice using a mouse and keyboard to navigate Windows.
This is a beginner level class. Seating is limited.
REGULAR PROGRAMS
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SAT, APR 4, 11:00am
OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUP Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
SAT, APR 18, 11:00am
PULITZER PRIZE BOOK GROUP Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.
TUE, APR 21, 7:00pm
OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood.
SAT, APR 25, 11:00am
INTRO TO MEDITATION With instructor Sister Priya.
MONTANA BRANCH 17O4 MONTANA AVE • 31O-458-8682
“IN CASE YOU MISSED IT” FILM SERIES:
AND SO IT GOES (2014)
THU, APR 16, 6:30pm
A self-absorbed realtor
(Michael Douglas) enlists
the help of his neighbor
(Diane Keaton) when he’s
suddenly left in charge
of the granddaughter
he never knew existed.
(93 min.)
COMPUTER BASICS
TUE, APR 21, 2:00pm
Learn basic computer skills and practice using a
mouse and keyboard to navigate Windows. This
is a beginner level class. Seating is limited.
INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
THU, APR 23, 7:00-8:30pm
Looking for a job? Join us in a relaxed and
supportive atmosphere where you’ll learn to
improve your interviewing skills to maximize
your chances of getting hired.
IT’S TEA TASTING TIME!
SAT, APR 25, 2:00pm
REGULAR PROGRAMS
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Learn what it takes to
make good tea and the
heathy effects of drinking
tea with Hill Country Tea
owner Khemi Hapangama.
Samples of tea provided.
WED, APR 1 & 15, 5:45pm [NEW TIME!]
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
WED, APR 8, 7:00pm
MONTANA MYSTERY BOOK GROUP
The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry.
TUE, APR 14, 7:00pm
MOVIE SCREENING & DISCUSSION:
84 CHARING CROSS ROAD (1987)
THU, APR 30, 2:00pm
Anne Bancroft stars as
a struggling writer and
passionate bibliophile
who answers an ad from
a collector’s bookshop
and begins a very special
relationship with the
bookseller (Anthony
Hopkins). Screening
and discussion led by Vivian Rosenberg.
(Film runtime: 100 min.)
LAUGHTER YOGA
Laugh, stretch, breathe, relax.
WED, APR 15, 7:00pm
MONTANA BRANCH BOOK GROUP
One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabríel Garcia Márquez.
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The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible.For special disabled services,
call Library Administration / 310-458-8606 at least one week prior to event
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.
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