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JANUARY 2O16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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JANUARYAT SMPL HEARING HEALTH | WINTER WONDERLAND | GEORGE ORWELL’S 1984 | INTERVIEWING SUCCESS

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WELLBEING WORKSHOPA JOURNEYINTO AGINGSATURDAY, JANUARY 231:OO& 2:3OPM

125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONJANUARY 9TH / MAIN LIBRARY / STARTS AT1O:3OAM

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CELEBRATE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY’S125th ANNIVERSARY and MAIN LIBRARY’S 10th !In January, we wrap up our celebration of the library’s 125th Anniversary, and alsocelebrate the10th Anniversary of the Main Library. We’ll have a day-long celebrationat Main Library on Jan. 9, and a host of other events at branches later in the month.

STANTON MACDONALD-WRIGHTMURAL LECTURE AND TOURSAT, JAN 9 / 10:30am & 1:30pm / LOBBYMural expert and longtime library docent Sally Ashear leads two tours onthis extraordinary piece of art at theMain Library.

CELEBRATE THE LIBRARY’S 125thwith MOOMOOMUSICASAT, JAN 9 / 10:30am / MULTIPURPOSE RMMusic and movement for babies andyoung ones. (60 min.)

MAKE A FAN-STYLE MEMORY BOOKSAT, JAN 9 / 11:00am / YOUTH ACTIVITY RMCommemorate the library’s anniver-sary with a memory book in this craftworkshop. For families, children ages 7+ and adults. (2 hours)

MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC!: SAMOHI STRINGS IN CONCERTSAT, JAN 9 / 12:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMSanta Monica High School’s talentedstudents perform Ragtime and otherpopular period music.

GET INTO THE GAMESAT, JAN 9 / 1:00pm / STARTS IN LOBBYJoin Wise Guys Events for visual puzzles and facilitated interactive games that require quick thinking and creative problem solving. Teamsmove at their own pace, devisingstrategies and tackling challenges. Fun for all ages.

CELEBRATE WITH CAKE!SAT, JAN 9 / 2:30pm / NORTH COURTYARD LOBBYJoin us for a celebratory piece of cake, as we tally the results of the interactivegame, showcase the winners of ourDesign a Library Card contest, and getready for the day’s closing author talk.

AUTHOR TALK: ROBERT CRAISSAT, JAN 9 / 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMBestselling author Robert Crais joins

us to celebrate thelibrary’s anniversariesand discusses hislatest mystery/thriller,The Promise. A booksale and signingfollows. First come,first served seating.

FILMED IN SANTA MONICA SERIES:THE TRUTH ABOUTCATS AND DOGS (1996)THU, JAN 14 / 7:00pm / MONTANA BRANCHSee branch listing for description.

ELAINE STEVENSON presents MY LIFE ABOVE THE CAROUSELIN SANTA MONICASAT, JAN 23 / 2:00pm / OCEAN PARK BRANCHSee branch listing for description.

FILMED IN SANTA MONICA SERIES:TILLIE’S PUNCTURED ROMANCE(1914) AND FISH HOOKY (1933)THU, JAN 28 / 6:00pm / OCEAN PARK BRANCHSee branch listing for description.

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

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGMEETS QUARTERLY / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMNext meeting is in March.

MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURSTHE THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH / 12:30pm / LOBBYFRI, JAN 15: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.Learn about the Library collections, sustainability,history, art and architecture.

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING: THE URGENCY OF ORWELL’S1984WED, JAN 6 / 7:30pm / MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Join The Broad Stagedramaturg Jonathan Redding for a conversationon Headlong Theatre’s new adaptation of1984, andthe continued relevance of the novel in a world ofsurveillance capabilities even George Orwell couldnot have imagined.

MOVIE SCREENING: THE SEA INSIDE (2004)THU, JAN 7 / 6:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMBased on a true story, Spaniard RamonSampedro (Javier Bardem), fought a 30-yearcampaign to win the right to end his life withdignity. English subtitles. (125 min.)

THE LIVING ROOM presents THE BIG KID’S TABLE: COLORINGWED, JAN 13 / 6:30pm / MULTIPURPOSE ROOMJoin us as we kick off a once-a-month series of programs designed to inspire adults to get intouch with the big kid inside. Over time, we’llhave crafts, DIY hands-on projects, vintage TVand movie screenings, and more. This month:coloring books and relaxing music.

INTERVIEWING SUCCESS with WARREN MULLISENTHU, JAN 14 / 7:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE ROOMInterviewing expert Warren Mullisen shares how to convince a potential employer you’re the right person for the job! He covers basicinterview questions and reveals the answers that will make the interviewer remember you.

SOUNDWAVES presents COLD BLUEMUSICWED, JAN 20 / 7:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMThe first in a series of presentations on themusic in the DRAM online service features thepost-minimalist sounds of LA’s Cold Blue label.Founder Jim Fox discusses their catalog andpianists Michael Jon Fink and Aron Kallay performpieces by Fink, Peter Garland and Daniel Lentz.

SMPL125th ANNIVERSARY MOVIE SCREENING: THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS (1996)THU, JAN 14 / 7:00pmHilarity and romance ensue in sunny Santa Monicawhen a radio show host (Janeane Garofalo) asksher model friend (Uma Thurman) to impersonateher and meet a handsome caller who seemssmitten with her radio persona. (97 min.)

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HAPPINESSSAT, JAN 23 / 11:00amIn this interactive workshop, psychotherapist and mindfulness expert Ira Israel teaches youeverything you need to know to keep you at the high end of your happiness spectrum.

LIVING A LONG,HEALTHY AGELESS LIFESAT, JAN 23 / 2:00pmAuthor and chef Mimi Kirk discusses how toimprove health and wellbeing in the new yearthrough diet, exercise, and positive thinking. Ajuicing demo and Q & A follows her lecture.

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COMPUTER CLASS: FINDING FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARETUE, JAN 26 / 2:00pmDiscover free and open source alternatives topopular software programs.This is an advancedlevel class and requires knowledge of computersand internet searching.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWED, JAN 6 & 20 / 5:45pm

LAUGHTER RHYTHMMON, JAN 11 / 7:00pmIncorporate laughter into your daily life.

MONTANA MYSTERY BOOK GROUPWED, JAN 13 / 7:00pmThe Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block.

MONTANA BRANCH BOOK GROUPWED, JAN 20 / 7:00pmThe Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

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AUTHOR TALK: STEVE HODEL presents Most Evil IITHU, JAN 21 / 7:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMAuthor and former LAPD detective Steve Hodelpresents his most recent book on the investiga-tion and decryption of the 1970 Zodiac KillerCipher. A book sale and signing follows.

WELLBEING: A JOURNEY INTO AGINGHOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS / MULTIPURPOSE ROOMCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING ONLINE / MLK JR. AUD.SAT, JAN 23 / 1:00 & 2:30pmJoin us for the first in a three-part winter series of practical lifestyle and informational work-shops focusing on wellbeing for older adults.Both programs take place at 1:00 and 2:30pm.

MOVIE SCREENING: THE END OF THE TOUR (2015)TUE, JAN 26 / 7:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMThe story of the five-day interview betweenRolling Stone reporter David Lipsky andacclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, just after the release of Wallace’s epic novelInfinite Jest. (106 min.)

SCREENING AND PANEL: SANTA MONICA CARESTHU, JAN 28 / 6:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMJoin us for a special screening of Emmy-winningshort films on mental illness and homelessness.Afterwards, moderator Robin Gee leads a panel discussion with directors Dianne Bartlow(Bread and Roses Cafe), Jerri Sher (StepUp), and Melanie Wagor (Ocean Park CommunityCenter ). A reception follows the presentation.

ARMCHAIR VISIT TO THE GARDENS OFENGLANDSAT, JAN 30 / 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMJoin professional tour guide Sheila Stone as she discusses and shares images of RoyalBotanical gardens, cozy cottage gardens,surprising rooftop gardens, and intimate hidden gardens across Britain.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUP WED, JAN 20 / 7:00pm / COMMUNITY ROOMBel Canto by Ann Patchett.

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WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? A DR.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.CELEBRATIONSAT, JAN 16 / 12:00-2:00pmCelebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.with a recitation of his inspiring “dream”speechperformed by actor Gerald C.Rivers, plus music, a documentary, crafts and the opportunity to writeyour own dream on the I Have a Dream wall.

HEARING HEALTH & SCREENINGSWED, JAN 20 / 1:00-3:30pmSteven Kolodin, Connect Hearing, discusses the importance of hearing healthcare and therole hearing plays in preserving our mentalfaculties. Following the discussion, hearingscreenings will be conducted for attendees on a first come, first served basis.

WINTER WONDERLANDSAT, JAN 23 / 10:00am-3:00pm VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK CAMPUSGet your glide on this winter. Ice skating, games,craft activities, music, storytime and hot cocoa!

INTRODUCIÓN A LA MEDITACIÓN YRESPIRACIÓN LUNES, 27 DE ENERO / 6:00 pmAcompáñenos y aprenda sobre como la respir-ación profunda y la meditación nos puedenayudar a tener más calma y energía en nuestrasvidas.Aprenderán técnicas simples que sepueden aplicar inmediatamente y prácticamentepara empezar un nuevo camino de salud.

VITA TAX ASSISTANCESAT, JAN 30 / 11:00am-3:30pmStudents from the UCLA organization VITA(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) provide FREEtax assistance for filing both Federal and Cali-fornia State income taxes. Appointments arelimited and on a first come, first served basis.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––CLASSICS BOOK GROUPSAT, JAN 9 / 11:00amBurmese Days by George Orwell.

CREATIVE THERAPY: AN ANTI-STRESSADULT COLORINGPROGRAMMON, JAN 116:00pmRelax, unwind, refocus, and have fun!

PICO BRANCH BOOK GROUPTHU, JAN 21 / 7:00pm Fludd by Hilary Mantel.

AMERICAN STORIES GROUPSAT, JAN 23 / 1:30pm Jasmine by Bharati Mukherjee.

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SMPL125th ANNIVERSARY MOVIE SCREENING: SANTA MONICA PIER MOVIESTHU, JAN 28, 6:00pmElaina Archer screens and discusses twoclassic films featuring the Santa Monica Pier:the silent Charlie Chaplin comedy Tillie’sPunctured Romance (1914) and the LittleRascals short Fish Hooky (1933). (Filmsruntime: approx.120 min.)

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SCBWI WESTSIDE WRITER’S MINGLEWED, JAN 6 / 7:00pmFor writers of children and young adult books.

OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUPSAT, JAN 9 / 11:00amLives of Girls and Women by Alice Munro.

INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHIWED, JAN 13 / 3:30pmInstructor Pat Akers. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

MINDFUL MEDITATIONWED, JAN 13 / 7:00pmWith instructor Henry Schipper.

MEDITATION BASICSTHU, JAN 14 / 6:30pmInstructor Sister Priya.Topic:“t hinking positive.”

OCEAN PARK PRIZE-WINNING FICTION BOOK GROUPSAT, JAN 16 / 11:00amBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain.

OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUPTUE, JAN 19 / 7:00pmSouthland by Nina Revoyr.

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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

OCEAN PARK FILM PROGRAM:42nd STREET (1933)TUE, JAN 5 / 6:00pmFilm historian Elaina Archer screens anddiscusses this film about an ailing Broadwaydirector who returns to produce one final show,but his leading lady is injured and must bereplaced by a novice. (Film runtime: 89 min.)

HEARING HEALTH & SCREENINGSTHU, JAN 7 / 1:00-3:30pmSteven Kolodin, of Connect Hearing, discussesthe importance of hearing healthcare and therole hearing plays in preserving our mentalfaculties. Following the discussion, hearingscreenings will be conducted for attendees on a first come, first served basis.

COMPUTER CLASS: BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITEWED, JAN 20, 4:00pmA hands on class teaching the skills you need to build your own website using weebly.com. If your New Year’s resolution is to create yourown web presence, this class is for you.

SMPL125th ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION: My Life Above theCarousel in Sant MonicaSAT, JAN 23, 2:00pmAuthor and former Santa Monica resident ElaineStevenson discusses her book detailing heryounger years living above the famous SantaMonica Carousel. A book sale and signing follows.

MEMORY AND AGING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWTUE, JAN 26, 3:30pmLearn how the brain changes with age, what isnormal, what is not, and what you can do about it.Expert Monica Moore discusses the latest researchsurrounding brain health, as well as practicaltips to stay mentally focused and sharp.

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