Santa Monica Public Library

What was your weekend read? "The Leavers" - Lisa Ko #AAPI #bookstagram #LisaKo #TheLeavers #WeekendReads #RedRockCanyon #SantaMonicaPublicLibrary

The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica will be hosting on-site Voter Registration & Election Information! Look below for some dates and locations near you. #voterregistration #elections #SantaMonicaPublicLibrary

Checkers Library TV presents Snoozer’s Storytime Adventures, a bi-weekly virtual series that brings children’s books to life with an uplifting story, craft, and song. Week 9... Atom-David Miles See more

Building Blocks for Kindergarten with SMPL Using Beanstack with Building Blocks for Kindergarten These short bilingual English/Spanish video segments focus on kindergarten-readiness skills through reading and activities. Track Building Blocks activities your child completes through the virtual platform Beanstack and earn points towards a prize drawing for book packs. Register here: smpl.beanstack.org ... https://youtu.be/3YN9WEKrRAM

Looking for a book group? The library has you covered. Check our monthly calendar of events at smpl.org for books and dates for discussions. Discussions require registration. Find your group and register by emailing [email protected].

Our doors may be closed, but we're still here to serve the community by providing 24/7 access to our digital collections, virtual programming, and live reference and research assistance: Monday - Friday, from 10am to 4pm via email at [email protected], and phone at (310) 458-8600. Join us at smpl.org/online.

This week during curbside pickup: ask for a take-and-make Day of the Dead altar kit. The ofrenda is often the most recognized symbol of Día de los Muertos. This temporary altar is a way for families to honor their loved ones. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/rnoD50C4eaX

Need more reading material, but can't make it to Curbside Pickup during the week? Pick up your holds at the Main and Pico Branch Libraries next Saturday, November 7th, 10am-4pm, and stock up!

Do you miss browsing our collection? Check out some items from the displays at the Montana Ave. Branch during curbside service. Or, if you're feeling super adventurous, let staff put together a seasonal bundle of surprise materials for you! Mondays & Wednesdays | 10am - 4pm

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 21: ACT. Want to dismantle structural racism in the U.S.? Exercise your right to vote! Change is important at the national, state, and local levels. Check out City of Santa Monica - Government’s ‘Top 5 FAQs on the November 2020 Election.’ Through 11/3, you can still register to vote in-person. To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 20: ENGAGE. Validate others by listening closely and believing the truth and importance of what they are sharing. Try asking, Why is this happening? To learn more, watch CNN's Anderson Cooper’s interview with "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah about the fight for racial justice in the U.S. To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC

While we have no choice but to drastically limit physical contact with our usual network of friends and loved ones, there are still plenty of ways to give your mind the stimulating boost it needs. In fact, research has also recently shown that art has positive effects on mental and physical wellbeing, at any life stage, and the good thing is, you can absolutely experience (and make) art from the comfort of your own home. This list of 6 digital art museums is a good start.

Join us next Wednesday, October 28, for a book discussion on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Register at http://bit.ly/smpljustmercy

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 19: CONNECT: http://ow.ly/BbHa50BWODT Follow racial justice activists, educators, and organizations on social media. Try SMC’s Racial Justice Center recommendations to get you started. A good way to widen your circle of who you follow is to check out who these organizations follow, quote, repost, and retweet. To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 18: NOTICE. What conversations are you having with kids about race? Get started with this list of e-books http://ow.ly/f39C50BV0FF and learn from Providence St. John’s about interactive ways to talk with children, ages 0 5. Join us for a discussion on Wednesday, 11/18, at 6 p.m. For caregivers and adults. Register here: http://ow.ly/4Bpb50BV0FG To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 17: WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay’s examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country’s history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America. This Netflix original documentary is available free, on YouTube. To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC

Racial Equity Challenge, Day 16: LISTEN: http://ow.ly/Or9t50BUCLn The Michelle Obama Podcast features the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, diving deep into conversations with loved onesfamily, friends, and colleagueson the relationships in our lives that make us who we are. In Michelle’s words, her podcast helps people explore the topics we’re all sorting through. Listen for free on Spotify. To participate in the 21-Day Challenge, follow SMPL on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more at eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge and http://facebook.com/21DayREHBC