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AUGUST 2O17 CALENDAR

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STAGED READINGTHE SIGN INSIDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOWSATURDAY, AUGUST 26 / 2:OOPM

GREEN WORKSHOP

SEED BOMB

INSANITY THURSDAYAUGUST 3

3:OO–4:3OPM

AUGUST AT SMPL F O U N D A T I O N C E N T E R � S M P L @ T H E B E A C H � V I S I O N B O A R D I N G � S O L A R E C L I P S E � P R E N A T A L Y O G A

DOUYÉ&THE JAZZ HEADZSATURDAY, AUGUST 53:OOPMMAIN LIBRARY

NATAN ZLODREWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 237:OOPMPICO BRANCH

WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 / 2:OOPMMAIN LIBRARY

C O N C E R T S D U R I N G T H E M O N T H O F A U G U S T

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EMPOWERED PARENTS: BUILD BETTER LEARNERSSAT, AUG 12 / 1:00pm / CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ROOM

The hiddenbeliefs childrenhave aboutintelligence,effort, andstruggle impact thechoices theymake about

learning. Parents will learn simple techniques to influence these beliefs in order to promotesuccess in school and beyond.

FOLK MUSIC CONCERT:WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO

SAT, AUG 12 / 2:00pmMLK JR. AUDITORIUMBring the kids andgrandkids to hear 60s and 70s folk

song favorites, including “Blowin’ in the Wind”and“Fire and Rain”, as well as original Trio tuneslike“It’s Easy Being Green.”Co-presented withthe Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.

MUSICAL MOVIE MATINEE: HAIRSPRAY (2007)TUE, AUG 15 / 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMTeen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) lands a spoton the Corny Collins TV dance show, becomesan overnight sensation and rallies against racial

segregation in 1960s Baltimore. An all-star cast includesJohn Travolta,Queen Latifahand Zac Efron.(117 min.)

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SOUNDWAVES CONCERT- TOM PETERS PLAYS TOM JOHNSONWED, AUG 16 / 7:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMGrammy-nominated Long Beach Symphony andSouthwest Chamber Music bassist Tom Petersperforms two solo works by Tom Johnson –“Doublings”and “Failing: A Very Difficult Piecefor Strings,” which use math and humor to play with our expectations of composition and performance.

ADULT SUMMER READING FINALE: GROW A BETTER WORLDSAT, AUG 19 / 1:00-3:00pm MAIN LIBRARY LOBBYBuild a better world from the ground up! Visit our 8 activity stations and learn about California native plants with the Theodore Payne Foundation, how to rebloom orchids, how to make a self-watering planter, and more!

SANTA MONICA REP presentsTHE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOWSAT, AUG 26 / 2:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMSanta Monica Rep performs Lorraine Hansberry’ssecond and final play, about a politically conflictedman struggling to find his way amidst the roilingsocial upheaval of the1960s. Directed by TanyaWhite. No late seating available.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUPMON, AUG 21 / 7:00pm / COMMUNITY RMTravels with Myself and Anotherby Martha Gellhorn.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD THROUGH AUGUST 19Build a Better World with the Library’s Adult Summer Reading program! Designand create, explore world arts, learn to go green, and more. Join us for specialprograms throughout the summer. Sign up to participate at any Library location,then turn in your completed form by August 19 to receive your completion prize(while supplies last) and enter our grand prize drawing. Check out our websiteat smpl.org/ASR2017 for full entry and prize details. Look for the WORLD iconin front of calendar listings for Adult Summer Reading-themed events.

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

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGMON, AUG 14 / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOMMeets the second Monday of each month.

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

THE FOUNDATION CENTER: INTRO TO PROPOSAL WRITINGWED, AUG 2 / 11:00am MULTIPURPOSE ROOMThe Foundation Center teaches you the basicelements of writing a standard project proposalfor a foundation. Learn the dos and don’ts ofsubmitting a proposal, and how to follow up.

SEED BOMB INSANITYTHU, AUG 3 / 3:00-4:30pm / CENTRAL COURTYARD

Help build a betterworld by creatingseed-bombs ofnative plants andhave fun getting a little dirty in theprocess.

IN CONCERT: DOUYÉ & THE JAZZ HEADZSAT, AUG 5 / 3:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM

Santa Monica PublicLibrary is proud topresent an afternoonof exquisite jazzstandards withNigerian-born vocalist Douyé andher backing band The Jazz Headz.Douyé also cele-brates the release of her new album,Daddy Said So, with a post-concertCD sale and signing.

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REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWED, AUG 2 & 16 / 5:30pmTake time out to relax and center yourself.

MONTANA MYSTERY BOOKGROUPWED, AUG 9 / 7:00pmThe Witness by Nora Roberts.

MONTANABRANCH BOOKGROUPWED, AUG 167:00pmMax Perkins: Editor of Geniusby A. Scott Berg.

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Carl Bernstein’s efforts to reveal the Watergatescandal that took down President Nixon. Stayafterwards for a discussion about the film’sparallels to today. (Film runtime:138 min.)

GARDENING WORKSHOP: SEED SAVINGSAT, AUG 12 / 2:00pmIn this workshop, learn how to harvest, dry andstore seeds, and find out more about SMPL’sefforts to build a Seed Lending Library.Presented in collaboration with the SantaMonica Community Gardens.

SMPL STORY SPINNING@CAMERA OBSCURA,1450 OCEAN AVETUE, AUG 15 / 7:00pmJoin us for a night of Moth-inspired storytelling.Storytellers have five minutes to “spin”a true,personal story, without notes or props, on thetheme of “Kindness.”Presented in partnershipwith Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division.

FRIENDS BOOK BINGOTHU, AUG 24 / 6:30pmJoin us for a fun evening of getting to know yourneighbors, having fun with the family, andmeeting members of the library’s supportiveFriends organization. Play games & win freebook prizes. Space limited.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WRITE AWAYTUE, AUG 1,15, 22 & 29 / NOONSupport and encouragement for all writers.

CURRENT EVENTSTHU, AUG 3, 24 & 31 / 1:00pmA discussion of the latest news.

CLASSICS BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 12 / 11:00amRebecca by Daphne du Maurier.

EnVISION YOUR LIFE: VISIONBOARDINGWED, AUG 96:30-8:30pmAmy Muscoplathelps you manifest

your personal goals with a vision board. Theprocess can help clarify your dreams andaspirations and keep you motivated in achieving success. All materials provided.

MOVIE SCREENING: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN (1976)

THU, AUG 10 / 6:00pmRobert Redford and Dustin Hoffmanstar in this thrillerabout WashingtonPost journalists Bob Woodward and

MOVIE SCREENING: THE ASTRONAUT FARMER (2006)

THU, AUG 3 / 6:30pmIn this heartwarming, family-friendly flick, Billy Bob Thorntonplays a NASA astronaut, forcedinto retirement to save hisfamily farm, who refuses togive up on his dream of spacetravel and decides to build hisown rocket. (94 min.)

JOYWRITING: WRITING FOR JOY AND CREATIVITYTUE, AUG 8 / NOON-2:00pmJoin us for a workshop focused on helping youdiscover and increase joy and creativity in yourlife. We’ll also explore the relationship betweenwriting and wellness. All materials provided.

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HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR DIAPER BAGTUE, AUG 8 / 10:00amEsther Simon,“The Traditional Home Organizer,”teaches parents and expecting parents how tokeep their diaper bags organized and efficient for all their basic needs.

PRENATAL YOGATUE, AUG 8 / 11:00amCertified yoga instructorJai Krishna Kaur teachesexpectant moms how torelax and unwind with amorning stretch. Bringyour own mat or towel.

MOVIE SCREENING: THE MARTIAN (2015)MON, AUG 14 / 6:30pmAn astronaut becomesstranded on Mars after histeam assumes him dead,and must rely on hisingenuity to find a way tosignal to Earth that he is alive. (144 min.)

MOVIE SCREENING &DISCUSSION: GROUNDHOG DAY (1993)

THU, AUG 17 / 2:00pmFilm scholar VivianRosenberg screens anddiscusses this comedy in which a weatherman finds himself inexplicablyliving the same day over and over again. Starring Bill Murray andAndie MacDowell. (Film runtime:101min.)

ADULT SUMMER READING

FR I, AUGUST 11 • 10:00am-3:00pm • ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSESAT, AUGUST 26 • 10:00am-3:00pm • DOROTHY GREEN PARKWe’re packing up the books and heading back to the shore for more fun in the sun with SMPL at the Beach, our seaside pop-up library! Visitors to our pop-up can enjoy a variety of family-friendlyactivities, sign out books from our curated collection of beach reads, play games like bocce and ladder toss, or kick back, relax and read in the shade of our Surfside Lounge.The first 50 visitors to each pop-up will receive a unique, limited edition SMPL at the Beach giveaway.

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INTRODUCTION TO HEALING WITH FLOWER ESSENCESSAT, AUG 12 / 11:30am / THE ANNEXChristine von Liederbach discusses how to use flower essences to bring more harmony, joy,love, and peace into your life, and demonstrateshow to make an essence with flowers from your own back yard.

MON, AUG 21 / 9:00-11:30amVIRGINIA AVE PARK LAWNOn this day, a total solar eclipse, which occurswhen the moon passes between the earth andsun, will take place. Join us as we witness thisspectacular, rare event. Special eclipse glasses,sponsored by NASA, will be provided.

PROGRAMS IN SPANISH

¡LEAMOS! LUNES, 7, 14, 21 y 28 DE AGUSTO / 6:00pm / STUDY ROOM¿Conoces a alguien que hable español y quisiera aprender a leer y escribir? Leamos™ es un curso de alfabetización que enseña a los adultos a leer y escribiren español. Se requiere registración.

SUMMER MOVIE SCREENING:THE MARTIAN (2015)

TUE, AUG 8 / 6:00pmAn astronaut becomesstranded on Mars afterhis team assumes he’sdead, and must rely onhis ingenuity to find away to signal to Earththat he is alive. (144 min.)

SUMMER OF FITNESS: T’AI CHITHU, AUG 10 / 3:30pmDiscover the ancient Chinese tradition, T’ai Chi, a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentlephysical exercise and stretching. Instructor Pat Akers teaches the basic movements.

SUMMER OF FITNESS: YOGAMON, AUG 28 / 6:30pmCertified Yoga Instructor Darby Rae teaches this introductory yoga class. Please bring yourmat or towel.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––READ A PLAY GROUPTHU, AUG 3 / 7:00pmBrighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon.

OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 5 11:00amDeath in the Andesby Mario Vargas Llosa.

MINDFUL MEDITATIONWED, AUG 9 / 7:00pmHenry Schipper teaches the concepts of mindful meditation.

OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUPTUE, AUG 15 / 7:00pmN is for Noose by Sue Grafton.

OCEAN PARK FICTION WINNERS BOOK GROUPSAT, AUG 19 / 11:00amAt Weddings and Wakes by Alice McDermott.

END OF SUMMER GUITAR CONCERTwithNATAN ZLODREWED, AUG 23 / 7:00pmTHE ANNEXCroatian guitarist Natan Zlodre presents a concert of music fromCuba, Italy, and Spain.

REGULAR PROGRAMS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––JOURNALING@THE LIBRARY

THU, AUG 3 & 31 / 2:00pm / THE ANNEXJournaling offers a tremendous benefit for themind, body, and spirit. Join us as we write fromprompts.No writing experience necessary. Bringyour favorite pen or pencil and a willingness toexperiment on the page! Journals are provided.

AMERICAN STORIESGROUPSAT, AUG 26 / 1:30pmTHE ANNEXThe Indian Lawyerby James Welch.

OCEAN PARK FILM SERIES: A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT (2004)

TUE, AUG 1 / 6:00pm Film historian ElainaArcher screens anddiscusses this film,starring Audrey Tautou,about a young woman’srelentless search for her fiancé who hasdisappeared from the trenches of the Somme during WWI. (Film runtime:133 min.)

WRITING FASTER THAN YOU CAN THINKSAT, AUG 5 / 2:00pmKatya Williamson, MFA and author of Bringing the Soul Back Home: Writing in theNew Consciousness, leads a two-hour writingworkshop focusing on the significance of homeand community in our everyday lives. Writers of all levels are welcome to participate.

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