OF EVENTS CALENDAR

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY

LIBRARY HOURSMain LibrarySaturday, October 210:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Beginning October 4Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pico Branch Curbside Pickup Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 210:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Beginning October 4Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Montana Avenue Branch Curbside Pickup Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ocean Park Branch Self-ServicePre-authorization required. Sign up atsmpl.org/SelfServiceHours.Wednesday & Friday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

KIDS & TEENS

Story Time at the Main Library: Fire SafetyMonday, October 4 / 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.Main Library, Central CourtyardIt’s Fire Prevention Week! Listen to stories, learn how to stay safe, andmeet a fire fighter. For ages 2 and up. Space is limited. To register,email ann.wilson@santamonica.gov.

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Halloween Trail at the Main LibraryThursday, October 28 / 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Main Library, Central CourtyardKids and families are invited to walk through our not-too-scary trail offun activities and receive a Halloween treat at the end. Costumesare encouraged. For families.

For Curbside Pickup, place a hold to pick up items atyour preferred location. Wait to receive notificationthat your hold items are ready, then drop in to pick upyour items at your selected location. Upon arrival,follow the directions on the posted signs. Whenpicking up items, please bring your Library card orphoto ID, wear a mask, and practice social distancing.

Hispanic Heritage Month:Champurrado/Mexican Hot DrinkTake & Make Kit Available beginning Saturday, October 2 Fr

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At this virtual event, author René Colato Laínez reads his book PlayingLotería/El juego de la lotería. After the reading, play lotería for a chance to win prizes. For ages 3 and up. Pick up a lotería board at the MainLibrary, Montana Avenue Branch, or Pico Branch beginning Monday,September 27. Register in advance: bit.ly/2WLUecz

Hispanic Heritage Month: Storytime & Mexican BingoThursday, October 7 / 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Register using link below

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En este evento virtual, el autor René Colato Laínez lee su libro PlayingLotería / El juego de la lotería. Después de la lectura, juegue a lalotería para tener la oportunidad de ganar premios. Para mayores de 3años. Recoja el tablero de lotería en Main Library, Montana AvenueBranch o Pico Branch a partir del lunes 27 de septiembre, hasta agotarexistencias. Regístrese con anticipación: bit.ly/2WLUecz

Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Libros y lotería Jueves, 7 de octubre / De 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. Regístrese usando el enlace de abajo

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Celebrate Hispanic heritage with this simple recipe and ingredients kit.Pick up at the Main Library Youth Services desk or at curbside pickup atthe Montana Avenue Branch and Pico Branch. Available while supplieslast. Adult supervision is recommended.

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Cuentos para pequeños en Pico Branch Martes, 12 de octubre / De 11:00 a 11:30 a.m.Área del anfiteatro Disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas. Para niños de 2-5 años de edad.

Ocean Park Branch Book Group Discussion The World Without Us by Alan WeismanSaturday, October 2 / 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register using the email address below

What would happen if the human race vanished? Weisman’sbook is a fascinating examination of the permanent andimpermanent human impact on the earth. To register, emailkaren.reitz@santamonica.gov.

Montana Avenue Branch Book Group DiscussionThe Splendid and the Vile by Erik LarsonWednesday, October 20 / 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Register using the email address below

An intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz,from the author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake. Toregister, email stephanie.archer@santamonica.gov.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS AREGENEROUSLY SUPPORTEDBY THE FRIENDS OF SANTAMONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

ALL PROGRAMS ARESUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?Library staff are available Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Contact us at (310) 458-8600 or reference@santamonica.gov. 

ADULTS

Mystery Book Group Discussion The Survivors by Jane HarperTuesday, October 19 / 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.Register using the email address below A young man with a growing family returns to visit his parents at hiscoastal birthplace, only to have long-held secrets stirred up when adead body washes up on the beach. To register, emailkaren.reitz@santamonica.gov.

Notable Fiction Book Group Discussion First Person Singular by Haruki MurakamiSaturday, October 16 / 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register using the email address belowIs it memoir or fiction? This collection of stories challenge theboundaries between our minds and the exterior world. To register,email karen.reitz@santamonica.gov.

ONGOING CLASSESClasses are taught by Adult Education Centerinstructors. Students must be 18 years or older to attend.Community and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment.Enrollment is through the SMMUSD Adult Education Center,located at 2510 Lincoln Blvd., Room 203, Santa Monica,90405. Contact Olga Saucedo at (310) 664-6222, ext. 76203 or osaucedo@smmusd.org to enroll or go tosmmusd.asapconnected.com.

Citizenship ClassesMondays / 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL) ClassesESL, Multi Level LOW: Fridays / 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ESL, Multi Level LOW: Saturdays / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ESL, Multi Level HIGH: Mondays / 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Main Library Book Group Discussion Caste by Isabel WilkersonMonday, October 18 / 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Register using the email address below

Join a community-led conversation about this wide-rangingpersonal and historical exploration of race and status in the UnitedStates. To register, email jeff.schwartz@santamonica.gov.