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APRILAT SMPL TEA TIME AT MONTANA | DIVIDING THE FAMILY MONEY | THE WORLD OF COLOR | THE SENIOR CARE MAZE

APRIL 2O15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAIN &BRANCH LIBRARIESWILL BE CLOSEDSUN,APRIL 5

WORKSHOPSENVISIONING THE FUTURETHROUGHOUT APRIL / MAIN & BRANCH LIBRARIES SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS

AUTHOR TALKHALLIE EPHRONTHURSDAY, APRIL16,7:OOPM PICO BRANCH

YALLWEST BOOK FESTIVALSAT, APRIL 11,1OAM-8PM / SAMOHISUN, APRIL 12, NOON-5 PM / MAIN LIBRARY

AUTHOR TALKLORRAINEBRACCOTHURSDAY APRIL 9, 7:OOPMMAIN LIBRARY

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MOVIE: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014)THU, APR 23, 6:30pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMOscar-winner EddieRedmayne stars in thispowerful portrait ofworld-famous physicistStephen Hawking and his wife Jane (FelicityJones). (123 min.)

GREEN LIVING WORKSHOPTUESDAYS, 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.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUP MON, APR 20, 7:00pm / COMMUNITY ROOM American Nations by Colin Woodard.

JEFF CONDON: HOW TO DIVIDE THEFAMILY MONEY...WITHOUT DIVIDING THE FAMILYWED, APR 22, 7:00pm MLK JR. AUDITORIUMJeffrey L.Condon presentsthe issues to consider toprotect your children’sinheritance from squabbling,

squandering, mismanagement, tax collectors andother risks of loss. Increase your awareness ofthe inheritance issues you never considered, butmust address. Book sale and signing follows.

ENVISIONING THE FUTURE @ SMPLSanta 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 STREETTHU, 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.

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LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGTHU, APR 2, 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets the first Thursday of each month.

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGMEETS QUARTERLY / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMNext meeting: Monday, June 8, 7:00pm.

MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURSTHIRD FRIDAY EVERY MONTH, 12:30pm / LOBBYFRI, APR 17: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.Learn about the Library collections, sustainability,history, art and architecture.

LORRAINE BRACCO: To The FullestTHU, APR 9, 7:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMOscar-winning actress Lorraine Bracco chroniclesher journey towards rebooting her body, mind andspirit after 50. A book sale and signing follows.Free tickets available one hour prior to program.

VITA TAX ASSISTANCESAT, APR 1111:30am-3:00pmMULTIPURPOSE ROOM

UCLA students from VITA (Volunteer Income TaxAssistance) provide FREE tax filing assistance forFederal and California income taxes. Appointmentsare limited and on a first arrival basis.

LA OPERA MULTIMEDIA TALK:THE MARRIAGE OF FIGAROSAT, APR 11, 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM

Community educators provide background on Mozart’s comic masterpiece,The Marriage of Figaro.

CULTIVATING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPWITH DEATH AND DYING

SAT, APR 18, 2:00pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMDeath has been a taboosubject for far too long.Laurel Lewis, RN, helps totake away the confusion,fear and denial that mostpeople experience whenthinking about death and dying.

SAT, APR 11,10:00am-8:00pm / SAMOHI4th STREET ENTRANCE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––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’sbiggest YA book festival ever. Two days, nearly 80 of thebiggest authors in the business, plus filmmakers, booksignings, games, food trucks, giveaways and much more.The majority of this festival is free and open to all, with afew 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.

The Fairview Branch will be temporarilyclosed 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 GOOGLETHU, APR 9, 6:00pm

Power up your Google searchskills and have fun at the same time in

this hands-on computer class.

INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF COLORWED, APR 15, 6:30pmLearn about the color wheel,how to mix colors, whatprimary, secondary, tertiary and complimentary colors are, and how to use acrylic

paints. Paint your own color wheels to take home.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MONDAYS, 12:00pmBRIDGETUESDAYS, 12:00pmWRITE AWAYCall Sandy Smith, 310-450-6258, for more info.

THURSDAYS, 1:00pmWHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?Moderated by Jack Nordhaus.

WED, APR 8, 7:00pmSCBWI WESTSIDE WRITERS SCHMOOZESupport for children’s book writers/illustrators.

SAT, APR11,11:00amLITERATURE BOOK GROUPMary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell.

SAT, APR 11&25, 3:30pmFAIRVIEW KNITTERSTUE, APR 14, 7:00pmMINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWith instructor Henry Schipper.

WED, APR 22, 6:00pmBOOK CLUB AT BOLIVARThe Book of Unknown Americans by CristinaHenríquez. Café Bolivar is at 1741 Ocean Park Blvd.

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NAVIGATING THE SENIOR CARE MAZESAT, APR 18, 12:00pmSenior Living Advisor BonnieDavis provides information onthe types of senior care, fundingsources, how to assess various

care settings, and what to look for in home care or a nursing home.

MOVIE SCREENING: WHIPLASH (2014)THU, APR 30, 6:30pm19-year-old jazzdrummer AndrewNeiman is determinedto rise to the top of thecountry’s most elitemusic conservatory,even if it meansalienating his fellowstudents, friends, andfamily. (107 min.)

FAIRVIEW BRANCH 21O1 OCEAN PARK BLVD • 31O-458-8681

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Celebrating more than 50 YEARSof Partnering with the Library! friendsofsmpl.org

MAIN LIBRARYLines 1*, 2, 3, 7*, 8, 9,10* (*closest stop)FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARYLines 6, 8, Crosstown 41 and Sunset 44MONTANA AVENUE BRANCH LIBRARYLines 3M and Crosstown 41OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARYLines 1 and 8PICO BRANCH LIBRARYLine 7

RIDE YOUR BIKEBicycle parking racks are available at the Main Library and all Branch Libraries.

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MAIN LIBRARY MON-THUR:10:00am-9:00pm FRI-SAT:10:00am-5:30pm / SUN:1:00pm-5:00pmBRANCHES MON-THUR:NOON-9:00pmFRI:NOON-5:30pm / SAT:10:00am-5:30pm / SUN:CLOSED

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MOVIE SCREENING: THE HUNGER GAMES:MOCKINGJAY,PART 1 (2014)TUE, APR 14, 6:00pmThe Hunger Games sagacontinues in this sequelthat finds Katniss Everdeenfaced with a decision thatcould sway the fate of anation. (123 min.)

JOB HUNTINGWED, APR 15, 1:00pmThis presentation will cover the basics of lookingfor and applying for jobs online.

AN EVENING with HALLIE EPHRONTHU, APR 16, 7:00pmBestselling author Hallie Ephron drops in on thePico Branch Book Group to discuss her newmystery novel Night Night, Sleep Tight. Regulargroup members and non-members are welcome. A book sale and signing follows.

A CELEBRATION OF SHAKESPEARE IN SONGMON, APR 20, 6:00pmA performance byGarald Farnham ofsongs and poetry fromShakepeare’s plays.

MOVIE SCREENING: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999)

TUE, APR 21, 6:00pmA new kid must find aguy to date the meanestgirl in school, the oldersister of the girl he has acrush on. Starring HeathLedger and Julia Stiles,and based on Shake-speare’sThe Taming ofthe Shrew. (98 min.)

ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVALSAT, APR 25, 12:00-2:00pmVIRGINIA AVE PARK CAMPUS“Books Come to Life”in thiscelebration of local arts &literacy resources, includingstorytellers, puppet shows,

a book fair, crafts & community booths.

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LECTURA BUENALUNES, 13 DE ABRIL, 4:30pmLa Noche por Victor Vásquez Quintas.

AMERICAN STORIES BOOK GROUPSAT, APR 25, 1:30pm The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

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OCEAN PARK FILM PROGRAM:BILLY ELLIOT (2000) TUE, APR 7, 6:00pmFilm historian ElainaArcher screens anddiscusses this film abouta boy, torn between hislove of dance and hisfamily’s blue collar expec-tations. Starring JamieBell and Julie Walters.(Film runtime:110 min.)

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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 advancewith a children’s librarian. ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible.For special disabled services,call Library Administration / 310-458-8606at least one week prior to event

IT’S TEA TASTING TIME!SAT, APR 25, 2:00pmLearn what it takes tomake good tea and theheathy effects of drinkingtea with Hill Country Teaowner Khemi Hapangama.

Samples of tea provided.

MOVIE SCREENING & DISCUSSION:84 CHARING CROSS ROAD (1987)

THU, APR 30, 2:00pmAnne Bancroft stars as a struggling writer andpassionate bibliophile who answers an ad from a collector’s bookshop and begins a very specialrelationship with thebookseller (AnthonyHopkins). Screening

and discussion led by Vivian Rosenberg. (Film runtime: 100 min.)

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WED, APR1&15, 5:45pm [NEW TIME!]MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWED, APR 8, 7:00pmMONTANAMYSTERY BOOKGROUP

The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry.

TUE, APR 14, 7:00pmLAUGHTER YOGA

Laugh, stretch, breathe, relax.

WED, APR 15, 7:00pmMONTANA BRANCH BOOK GROUP

One Hundred Years of Solitudeby Gabríel Garcia Márquez.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SAT, APR 4, 11:00amOCEAN PARK BOOK GROUP Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.SAT, APR 18, 11:00amPULITZER PRIZE BOOK GROUP Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis.TUE, APR 21, 7:00pmOCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood.SAT, APR 25, 11:00amINTRO TO MEDITATION With instructor Sister Priya.

“IN CASE YOU MISSED IT” FILM SERIES:AND SO IT GOES (2014) THU, APR 16, 6:30pmA self-absorbed realtor(Michael Douglas) enliststhe help of his neighbor(Diane Keaton) when he’ssuddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed. (93 min.)

COMPUTER BASICSTUE, APR 21, 2:00pmLearn basic computer skills and practice using amouse and keyboard to navigate Windows. Thisis a beginner level class. Seating is limited.

INTERVIEWING WORKSHOPTHU, APR 23, 7:00-8:30pmLooking for a job? Join us in a relaxed andsupportive atmosphere where you’ll learn toimprove your interviewing skills to maximizeyour chances of getting hired.

COMPUTER BASICS / WED, APR 29, 3:30pmLearn basic computer skills and practice using a mouse and keyboard to navigate Windows.This is a beginner level class. Seating is limited.

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