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MARCH 2O16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THE MAIN &BRANCH LIBRARIESWILL BE CLOSEDON SUN, MAR27

MARCHAT SMPL PLAY READ ING GROUP | WOMEN IN NANOTECH | D INGBAT 2 .0 | V I TA TAX ASS I S TANCE

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JENN’SVOICETHURSDAY, MARCH 3

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AUTHOR TALKALISON GAYLIN___________________

SHARI SHATTUCKTUESDAY, MARCH 8, 7:OOPM

SCREENINGCESAR CHAVEZ

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 6:OOPMPICO BRANCH

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MARCH 2O16 CALENDAR OF EVENTSSANTA MONICA PUBLIC L IBRARY

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LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGTHU, MAR 3 / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets the first Thursday of each month.

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGMON, MAR 14 / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets quarterly.

MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURSTHE THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH / 12:30pm / LOBBYFRI, MAR 18: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.Learn about the Library collections, sustainability,history, art and architecture.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & DISCUSSION: FINDING JENN’S VOICE (2014)THU, MAR 3 / 6:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMAfter a pregnant woman is murdered by hermarried boyfriend, filmmaker Tracy Schott learnsthat homicide is the leading cause of deathduring pregnancy and seeks to discover thecharacteristics of potentially homicidalrelationships. A discussion with domesticviolence experts follows the screening. (Film runtime: 72 min.)

VITA TAX ASSISTANCESAT, MAR 5 / 11:00am-3:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE ROOMUCLA students from VITA (Volunteer Income TaxAssistance) provide FREE tax filing assistance forFederal and California income taxes.Appointmentsare limited and on a first arrival basis.

WOMEN OF MYSTERY: ALISON GAYLIN and SHARI SHATTUCKTUE, MAR 8 / 7:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMMystery author Alison Gaylin celebrates therelease of her new novel What Remains of Me, apsychological suspense tale set in Hollywood,with actress-turned-mystery author ShariShattuck. A book sale and signing follows.

THE LIVING ROOM presents THE BIG KIDS’ TABLE: GRAPHIC NOVELS

WED, MAR 9 / 6:30pm / MULTIPURPOSE ROOMJoin us for this monthly series of programsdesigned to inspire adults to get in touch withthe big kid inside. This month: start and coloryour own graphic novel. We’ll also have coloringbooks and relaxing music.

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SANTA MONICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA “TRAVELING SYMPHONY”SAT, MAR 12 / 2:00pm / OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARYSAT, MAR 19 / 12:00pm / PICO BRANCH LIBRARYOur own “Traveling Symphony”drops by two of our neighborhood branches for outdoorconcerts that celebrate the value of keeping art alive.

THE MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION AND OTHER COPING MECHANISMSTUE, MAR 15 / 7:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY, MULTIPURPOSE ROOMJoin us as we plant the seeds for our own Museum of Civilization, and hear from UCLA psy-chologist Stephen Sideroff, author of The Path:Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience andSuccess, on the ways in which we cope in the aftermath of traumatic or catastrophic events.

TWILIGHT IN THE ALTERED WORLD: SHAKESPEARE ON STATION ELEVENSAT, MAR 19 / 2:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY, MLK JR.AUDITORIUMActor/director Tony Cronin and members of Colonials: An American Shakespeare Companyshare insights on the hidden Shakespeare connections many readers might miss in StationEleven, then perform selected scenes from King Lear and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

SCREENING & LECTURE: SNOWPIERCER (2013) AND OTHER GRAPHIC NOVELSWED, MAR 23 / 6:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY, MLK JR.AUDITORIUMGraphic novels, an extended form of the comic book, are the source ofmany apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic tales. Join us as we explorethe format with a brief talk, then screen the film Snowpiercer, basedon a French post-apocalyptic graphic novel. (Film runtime: 126 min.)

EDAN LEPUCKI IN CONVERSATION WITH CHARLES YUTUE, MAR 29 / 7:00pm MAIN LIBRARY, MLK JR.AUDITORIUMHomegrown talent Edan Lepucki discusses her post-apocalpyticnovel California with Santa Monica-based author Charles Yu.A book sale and signing follows.

FAMILY SCREENING: WALL-E (2008)WED, MAR 30 / 2:00pm / MAIN LIBRARY, MLK JR.AUDITORIUMIn this animated Pixar flick that allows kids to get in on Santa Monica Reads, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. (98 min.)

book discussionsTrained volunteers lead these free public book discussions. No registration is required.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WED, MAR 16, 7:00pm | Montana Branch LibraryTHU, MAR 17, 7:00pm | Pico Branch LibraryTHU, MAR 31, 4:00pm | Ken Edwards Center

COMING IN APRIL: Author talks with Emily St. John Mandel, a history of apocalyptic literature, aworkshop on how to survive an apocalypse, plus five more book discussions.

March is Women’s History Month andwe’re celebrating across every library location.Look for this symbol in front of calendar listingsfor Women’s History Month-themed events.

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#IAmAScientist: WOMEN IN NANOSCALESCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGSAT, MAR 12 / 3:00pm#IAmAScientist has been trending on social media,but have you ever talked to a female scientist?Join us for an informal talk with PhDs about theircareer paths and cutting-edge research takingplace at UCLA and Pasadena City College.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWED, MAR 2 &16 / 5:45pm

MONTANA MYSTERYBOOKGROUPWED, MAR 9 / 7:00pmChina Lake by Meg Gardiner

LAUGHTER RHYTHMMON, MAR 14 / 7:00pmLed by David Zucker. Incorporate laughter into your daily life.

MONTANA BRANCH BOOK GROUPWED, MAR 16 / 7:00pmStation Eleven by Emily St.John Mandel

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COMPUTER CLASS: INTERNET SECURITYTUE, MAR 8 / 4:00pmLearn how to protect yourself and your computerfrom threats like viruses, spyware, and scams.

MOVIE SCREENING: THEMAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (2015)TUE, MAR 8 / 6:30pmA CIA agent and a KGB agentparticipate in a joint missionagainst a mysterious criminalorganization that aims to pro-liferate nuclear weapons and

destabilize the balance of world power. Directedby Guy Ritchie. (116 min.)

REDUCING STRESS THROUGH MEDITATIONTHU, MAR 10 / 6:00pmJoin Doug Frankel as he discusses the extra-ordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, andenhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium.

MOVIE SCREENING: GRANDMA (2015)THU, MAR 10 / 7:00pm MLK JR. AUDITORIUMIn this comedic drama, LilyTomlin turns in an award-worthy performance as a pot-smoking, lesbian grand-mother, reunited with her

estranged granddaughter in a scheme to deal with the girl’s unexpected pregnancy. (79min.)

LA OPERA MULTIMEDIA TALK:MADAME BUTTERFLYSAT, MAR 12 / 3:00pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMCommunity educators from LA Opera providebackground and insight

into Puccini’s tragic tale of an abandoned brideforced to make an excruciating decision.

SOUNDWAVES CONCERT SERIES: ULRICH KRIEGERWED, MAR 16 / 7:30pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMSaxophonist Krieger performs anddiscusses his work, which lies inthe experimental fields and fringes of contemporary pop culture:

somewhere in the limbo between noise andheavy metal, ambient and silence.

DINGBAT 2.0SAT, MAR 26 / 2:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM

Panelists, includingarchitect ThurmanGrant and architec-tural historian StevenTreffers, discuss how

the dingbat apartment is synonymous with LA’srapid post-war urban expansion. Often dismissed as ugly and mundane, dingbats are neverthe-less rare examples of consistency in typologicdesign during the city’s 20th century sprawl.Co-hosted by the Society of Architectural Histor-ians, Southern California Chapter. A book saleand signing follows.

REGULAR PROGRAMS––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUPMON, MAR 21 / 7:00pm / COMMUNITY RMMy Brilliant Friend by Elana Ferrante.

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REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SCBWI WESTSIDE WRITER’S MINGLEWED, MAR 2 / 7:00pmA monthly gathering for anyone interested inwriting for children and young adults.

OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUPSAT, MAR 511:00amAll The LightWe Cannot Seeby Anthony Doerr.

MINDFUL MEDITATIONWED, MAR 9 / 7:00pmInstructor Henry Schipper.

OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUPTUE, MAR 15 / 7:00pmThe Burning Room by Michael Connelly.

INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHIWED, MAR 16 / 3:30pmInstructor Pat Akers. Appropriate for all agesand fitness levels.

OCEAN PARK FICTION WINNERS BOOK GROUPSAT, MAR 19 / 11:00amThe Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid.

OCEAN PARK FILM PROGRAM:CASINO (1995)TUE, MAR 1 / 6:00pmFilm historian Elaina Archerscreens and discusses thisMartin Scorsese film aboutthe Las Vegas mafia.Starring Robert De Niro,Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci.(Film runtime:170 min.)

READ A PLAY: STEEL MAGNOLIASTHU, MAR 3 / 7:00pmDiscover great plays while uncovering yourinner actor. This new monthly group will readthrough a different play each month, with eachin attendance taking part in the read through.

COMPUTER CLASS: INTERNET BASICSTHU, MAR 10, 4:00pmLearn what the internet is, how to use it to find information, and discover how to evaluateonline sources.

SANTA MONICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA “TRAVELING SYMPHONY”

SAT, MAR 12, 2:00pmOur own“TravelingSymphony”dropsby our branch for

an outdoor concert that celebrates the value ofkeeping art alive.

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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

WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICECAREERS: A LIVING LIBRARY

TUE, MAR 8 / 3:00-5:00pmJoin us for this uniqueopportunity to speak todifferent women who workin public service careers.Check out living books for30 minutes, have personalconversations with them,and learn more about their unique careers.

REDUCING STRESS THROUGHMEDITATIONMON, MAR 14 / 6:00pmDoug Frankel discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation on the human body, helping us toreduce stress, improve concentration, and en-hance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium.

SANTA MONICA YOUTH ORCHESTRATRAVELING SYMPHONY”

SAT, MAR 19 / 12:00pmOur own“TravelingSymphony”drops by our branch for

an outdoor concert that celebrates the value ofkeeping art alive.

OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHTMON, MAR 21 / 6:00pmIn celebration of World Poetry Day, we invite you to listen or take turns at the microphone, reading, reciting or performing one poem at a time.

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CESAR CHAVEZ: A TRIBUTETHU, MAR 31 / 6:00pmCelebrate the life of Cesar Chavez with music, crafts, an artexhibit, and a screen-ing of the 2014 featurefilm Cesar Chavez,directed by Diego Luna.(Film runtime: 102min.)

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––CREATIVE THERAPY: AN ANTI-STRESSADULT COLORING PROGRAMMON, MAR 7 / 6:00pmRelax, unwind, refocus, and have fun!

CLASSICS BOOK GROUPSAT, MAR 12 11:00amSteppenwolfby Herman Hesse.

PICO BRANCH BOOK GROUPTHU, MAR 17 / 7:00pmStation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.

AMERICAN STORIES GROUPSAT, MAR 26 / 1:30pmFunny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranianin America by Firoozeh Dumas.

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 LIBRARY Lines 1,7, R7, 8, R10FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARYLines 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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