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PANEL DISCUSSIONWITH CO-EDITORSJAMES J.BERGAND CHRIS FREEMANSATURDAYAUGUST 222:OOPM

STAGED READINGBUS STOPSATURDAYAUGUST 82:OOPM

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SEED SUNDAY: SOWING SOLUTIONSSUN, AUG 23, 1:30pm / NORTH ENTRY COURTYARD

Think you need a greenthumb to get plants togrow from seed? Thinkagain! Get your handsdirty by making seedbombs and designingseed paper bookmarkswith native, droughtresilient seeds for your

home garden, planter boxes and more. Keep whatyou make and watch your garden grow!

REGULAR PROGRAMS––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUP MON, AUG 17 / 7:00pm / COMMUNITY ROOM The Revolt of the Massesby Jose Ortega y Gasset.

JUNE 6 – AUGUST 15Join us for another season of Adult Summer Reading atSanta Monica Public Library.We are celebrating the themeof Read to the Rhythm withauthor talks, music events,movie screenings, and muchmore. Sign up for a Read to the Rhythm participation form at any SMPL location,then turn in your completedform by August 12 to beeligible to win prizes for yoursummer reading activities.

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listings for Read to the Rhythm-themed events.

2O15 ADULT SUMMER READING: READ TO THE RHYTHM

PLASTIC CASTLE IN CONCERTSAT, AUG 15, 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM

We close out our 2015 SummerReading series with a concert bythis“shape-shifting, psychedelicrock band,” influenced by Beck,The Doors and Pink Floyd.

THE AMERICAN ISHERWOODSAT, AUG 22, 2:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMPanelists Don Bachardy, Chris Freeman, James J. Berg, Carola M. Kaplan, Tina Mascara andGuido Santi read from and discuss the work ofseminal English writer, and longtime SantaMonica resident, Christopher Isherwood. Berg’santhology,The American Isherwood, celebrates

Isherwood’s life inSouthern Californiaand his impact onCalifornia culture. A book sale andsigning follows.

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LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGTHU, AUG 6, 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets the first Thursday of each month.

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGDATE TBD / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets quarterly. Next meeting in September.

MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURSTHE THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH / 12:30pm / LOBBYFRI, AUG 21: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.Learn about the Library collections, sustainability,history, art and architecture.

AUTHORS ON ARCHITECTURE: COY HOWARD on THE THICKENING OF TIMESUN, AUG 2, 2:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMSCI-Arc architecture professor Coy Howarddiscusses his book The Thickening of Time,which challenges the current status of digitalarchitecture by exploring urban villas in threelocations: Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York.Co-sponsored by the Society of ArchitecturalHistorians, Southern California Chapter. A book sale and signing follows.

BOOK-TO-MOVIE MUSICAL SCREENING:THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)TUE, AUG 4, 2:00pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMJudy Garland stars as Dorothy in thistimeless musicalclassic based on L. Frank Baum’sfantasy book series.(102 min.)

SANTA MONICA REP STAGED READING: BUS STOPSAT, AUG 8, 2:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMSanta Monica Rep presents a staged reading ofWilliam Inge’s southern drama about a cowboywho falls in love with a sultry saloon singer.Directed by Eric Bloom.

MOVIE SCREENING: THE SAPPHIRES (2013)THU, AUG 13, 7:00pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMChris O’Dowd stars in this charming Australianimport as a talent scout in the 1960s who teamsup with four Aboriginalsingers who want to aform a Supremes-like girl group. (103 min.)

SMPL@THE BEACH

SAT, AUG 15 / 10:00am– 3:00pmDOROTHY GREEN PARK

FRI, AUG 28 / 10:00am– 3:00pmANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE

Grab your bathing suit and sunscreen, Santa Monica Public Library is heading to the

beach! Join us for a fun day of seaside reading, outdoor activities and special surprises.

COMPUTER CLASS: INTERNET SECURITYTUE, AUG 11, 2:00pmLearn how to best protect yourself and yourcomputer from threats such as: viruses, spyware,and scams. Seating is limited and on a firstarrival basis.

BACK TO THE FUTURE 2:A SHARE SANTA MONICA PROGRAMSAT, AUG 15, 1:00-4:00pm

Join us for an afternoonof nostalgia and fun!We’ll screen Back tothe Future 2 (filmed in1989, but set in 2015).Stay for a trivia gametesting your knowledgeof the years1955,1985and 2015.Finally, shareyour memories of SantaMonica by bringing yourpictures and stories toupload onto our SHARESanta Monica site.

1:00–3:00pm Movie Screening: Back to the Future 2 (108 min.)

3:00–4:00pm Trivia and Share Santa Monica

CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT OF STROKETHU, AUG 20, 7:00pmLearn how to quickly recognize the signs ofstroke and understand the need to obtain rapidtreatment. Presented by Dr.George Teitelbaum,Medical Director of The ProvidenceNeurovascular Center.

“IN CASE YOU MISSED IT” FILM SERIES: STILL ALICE (2014)

THU, AUG 27, 6:30pmJulianne Moore wonthe Best Actress Oscarfor her performance as Alice Howland, alinguistics professorwhose family bondsare tested when she isdiagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’sdisease. (101 min.)

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The Library often photographs programs for use in publicity materials. Bybeing present during these activities, you consent to use of yourappearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, orassignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity.

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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 LIBRARY Lines 1 and 8PICO BRANCH LIBRARY Line 7

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

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REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWED, AUG 5&19 / 5:45pm

LAUGHTERYOGATUE, AUG 11 / 7:00pmLaugh, stretch, breathe, relax.

MONTANA MYSTERY BOOK GROUPWED, AUG 12 / 7:00pmThe Art of Detection by Laurie R. King.Co-sponsored by the California Center for the Book.

MONTANA BRANCH BOOK GROUPWED, AUG 19 / 7:00pm

A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the GreatBetrayalby Ben Macintyre.The true story of the British spy who wassecretly working for the Soviets.

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SAT, AUG 15 / 10:00am– 3:00pmDOROTHY GREEN PARK

FRI, AUG 28 / 10:00am– 3:00pmANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE

Grab your bathing suit and sunscreen, Santa Monica Public Library is heading to the

beach! Join us for a fun day of seaside reading, outdoor activities and special surprises.

FROM BAROQUE TO BROUWERE: A TOUR THROUGH THE WORLD OFCLASSICAL GUITARFRI, AUG 14, 3:00pmEnjoy some of classical music’s most brilliantcomposers on the classical guitar. Performed by Michelle Lajoie, winner of the Diamond BarPerforming Arts Contest.

SAHAJA MEDITATIONWED, AUG 19, 7:00pmInstructor David Boyle, a practitioner with 28years of experience, introduces the basics ofsahaja meditation.

NOCHE DE LOTERIAMON, AUG 24 6:30pmJoin us for an evening of fun! Noche de Loteríais a one of a kind event, bringing togethermembers from our community for a night ofentertainment and cultural awareness.

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OCEAN PARK FILM PROGRAM:FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966) TUE, AUG 4, 6:00pmFilm historian Elaina Archerscreens and discusses thisclassic film set in an oppres-sive future, where a firemanwhose duty is to destroy allbooks begins to question histask. (Film runtime:112min.)

MINDFUL MEDITATIONWED, AUG 12, 7:00pmInstructor Henry Schipper, a graduate of UCLA’sMindful Awareness Resource Center, teaches aform of meditation that helps us be more mindful.

COMPUTER BASICSWED, AUG 19,3:30pmHands-on introduction to computers. Learn howto use a mouse and keyboard, work withWindows and basic computer terms.

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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

COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICAJUEVES, 27 de AGOSTO, 6:00 pmAprenda lo básico de las computadoras, practiqué a usar el raton y el teclado. Esta clase es para principiantes. El cupo es limitado.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––LITERATURE BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 8 / 11:00am Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

PICO BRANCH BOOK GROUPTHU, AUG 20 / 7:00pm The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

AMERICAN STORIES GROUPSAT, AUG 22 / 1:30pm The Kitchen God’s Wifeby Amy Tan.

REGULAR PROGRAMS––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 1 / 11:00amClaire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat.

PULITZER PRIZE BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 15 / 11:00amThe Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUPTUE, AUG 18 / 7:00pmThe Language of Beesby Laurie R. King.

MOVIE SCREENING:COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER (1980) THU, AUG 6, 6:30pmThe story of Loretta Lynn, who rose from thepoverty-stricken Appalachian area to become oneof the biggest country singers of all time. (124 min.)

CHARLA CON EL AUTOR: NO ABANDONES TUS SUEÑOSLUNES, 10 de AGUSTO, 6:00pmAlexis S.Guevara autor de Con sed de triunfar noshabla de la importancia de seguir luchando pornuestros sueños. Además toca el tema de cómolograr tu transformación personal y como trascen-der de una vida ordinaria a una vida extraordinaria.(60 min) Venta y firma de libros al final del programa.

COMPUTER BASICSTHU, AUG 13, 1:00pmA hands-on introduction to computers. Learnhow to use a mouse and keyboard, work withWindows and basic computer terms.

TODD WASHINGTON TRIO: CONCERT ON THE LAWN

SAT, AUG 29, 2:00pmSpend an afternoon out-doors enjoying live music on the library lawn with the Todd Washington Trio.They

will entertain with a mix of blues, folk, rock,souland gospel. Bring a picnic!

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