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APRIL 2O19 CALENDAR

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APRIL AT SMPL L E C I N É M A F R A N Ç A I S � S U M M E R B O O K B U Z Z � S C R A B B L E N I G H T � A R T S & L I T E R A C Y F E S T I V A L

SOUNDWAVES CONCERTNICOLE MITCHELL &ALEX LOUGHWEDNESDAY, APRIL177:OOPMMAIN LIBRARY

LECTURE MONEY SMART WEEKSOCIAL SECURITY,TAXES, & RETIREMENTMONDAY, APRIL 1, 7:OOPMFAIRVIEW BRANCH

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK HOPE FOR OUR PLANET:

THE MOVEMENT TO STOPCLIMATE CHANGE

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1:OOPM MAIN LIBRARY

DIY EASTER CRAFTS

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EGGSFRIDAY

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SANTA MONICA PUBLIC L IBRARYCALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2O19

MAIN LIBRARY BOOK GROUP MON, APR 15 / 7:00pm / COMMUNITY RMThe Gypsies by Jan Yoors.

SOUNDWAVES CONCERT:NICOLE MITCHELL & ALEX LOUGHWED, APR 17 / 7:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM Jazz flute superstar Nicole Mitchell is joined by electronic musician Alex Lough for a set ofsonic explorations.

GET DIRTY AT THE LIBRARY: A WORKSHOP FOR ADULTSSAT, APR 20 / 2:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE RMBring out the child in you while creating ahypertufa (lightweight cement-like material) tea-light candleholder or small pot for yourgarden. Come dressed for getting dirty.Materials and protective gloves provided.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGTHU, APR 4 / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE RM Meets the first Thursday of each month.

FRIENDS BOARD MEETINGMON, APR 8 / 7:00pm / ADMIN CONFERENCE RM Meets the second Monday of each month.

MAIN LIBRARY DOCENT TOURSTHIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH / 12:30pm / LOBBYFRI, APR 19: Docents lead tours of the Main Library.Learn about the library collections, sustainability,history, art, and architecture.

WALK-IN TUTORING: BASIC READING,WRITING, AND ONLINE SKILLSTUESDAYS, APR 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 1:00 to 3:00pm and 5:00 to 7:00pm / LITERACY CTR Tutors provide help with basic reading and writingskills, using the Internet, filling out online forms,using email, resume writing, and job searches.

LANGUAGE ARTS GED/HiSET PREP CLASSES WEDNESDAYS, APR 3 & 24 6:45 to 8:45pm / COMMUNITY RM Instructor Valerie Lernihan helps preparestudents to pass the GED or HiSET LanguageArts subject test in this ongoing series of classes.Enrollment is available at each class session.

MONEY SMART WEEK: BANK YOUR BUCKSTHU, APR 4 / 6:30pmMULTIPURPOSE RMLearn banking basics such as reasons to have a bank, types of banks,

opening accounts, and tracking account activity.Co-presented by OneWest Bank.

VITA TAX ASSISTANCESUN, APR 7 / NOON to 4:00pmMULTIPURPOSE RM UCLA provides free federal and state income taxassistance for low to moderate-income seniorsand disabled individuals. Assistance given on a firstcome basis. Pre-register at www.vitaucla.org.

SOUNDWAVES CONCERT:"STAY ON IT" JACARANDA PREVIEWWED, APR 10 / 7:30pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUM

A group of stellarperformers,includingpianists Scott Dunnand Adam

Tendler, present selections from Jacaranda’snext event, which includes music by JuliusEastman, Lukas Foss, Frederic Rzewski, andJamers Tenney.

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HOPE FOR OUR PLANET: THE MOVEMENTTO STOP CLIMATE CHANGESAT, APR 27 / 1:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE RMLearn how climate change affects the earth’snatural systems and what is being done toprevent its worst effects.Light refreshments.Co-presented by Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

LE CINÉMA FRANÇAIS SCREENING: JEAN DE FLORETTE (1986)TUE, APR 30 / 6:00pm / MLK JR. AUDITORIUMTwo local farmers in rural Provence plot to trick anewcomer out of his inherited property. In Frenchwith English subtitles.Conversation about the film,

en français, followsthe screening.(Film runtime:121min.)Film sequel, Manon of the Spring,is May 2.

WEBSITE WORKSHOP SERIESWEDNESDAYS, APR 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 6:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMLearn the basics of creating websites using HTML and CSS.To register, email ideashappen@smgov.net by April 1.

COMPUTER BASICS I TUE, APR 9 @ 3:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMLearn basic computer terms and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

COMPUTER BASICS II TUE, APR 16 @ 3:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMUse your growing mouse skills to perform a variety of tasks on a computer.

EMAIL BASICSMON, APR 22 @ 4:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMHands-on practice using email to send messages and attachments. Create your ownfree email account.

COMPUTER BASICS III TUE, APR 23 @ 3:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMPractice navigation including switching between tasks and using context menus.

EXCEL I [OFFICE 2016]TUE, APR 23 @ 6:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMLearn to format cells and manipulate data to create simple spreadsheets.

‘APPY HOUR’ LYFT APP FOR MODE WORKSHOPTHU, APR 25 @ 4:00pm / MULTIPURPOSE RMFor registered MODE users. Bring your fully-charged smartphone and get helplearning how to install and use the Lyft app. For more information on MODE, pleasevisit bigbluebus.com/mode.

INTRODUCTION TO FINDING GRANTS [FOR NONPROFITS]FRI, APR 26 @ 11:00am / COMPUTER TRAINING RMIntroduction to the Foundation Center’s database of U.S. foundations, corporate givingprograms, and public charities.

COMPUTER BASICS IV TUE, APR 30 @ 3:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMWork with files and folders to organize and back up your work.

EXCEL II [OFFICE 2016]TUE, APR 30 @ 6:00pm / COMPUTER TRAINING RMGo beyond the basics with formulas, multi-level data sorts, and more.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2O19 SANTA MONICA PUBLIC L IBRARY

CLASSIC FILM AND DISCUSSION: THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

(1962)THU, APR 252:00pmFilm scholarVivianRosenbergscreens anddiscusses

this classic in which a tenderfoot lawyer isdetermined to rid a town of a gunslinger namedLiberty Valance. Starring Jimmy Stewart andJohn Wayne. (Film runtime:123 min.)

MAT PILATESFRI, APR 26 / 3:00pmLearn the techniques of Pilates, a system ofcontrolled exercises that engage the mind andcondition the total body. Bring your own mat.

COMPUTER CLASSGET STARTED WITH 3D PRINTING TUE, APR 9 / 5:00pmLearn the basics of 3D printing and designby completing a guided project.To register,email ideashappen@smgov.net.

WORD – NATIONAL POETRYMONTH SPECIAL EDITIONSAT, APR 27 / 1:00pmUse Microsoft Word to format poetry. Bring your own short poem or experiment with provided examples.

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SUMMER BOOK BUZZ WED, APR 10 / 7:00pmWant to be on the cutting edge of what everyoneelse will be reading in the next few months?Join us for a presentation by Penguin RandomHouse. They’ll share news about the hottesttitles being published this summer and we’llplay games for prizes.

CLASSICS BOOK GROUPSAT, APR 13 / 11:00am to 12:30pmDead Souls by Nikolai Gogol.

MOVIEMATINEE: A STAR IS BORN (2018)TUE, APR 16 / 1:00pmBradley Cooper and LadyGaga star in the fourthupdate of the classicHollywood love story about a young artist whosecareer explodes as shefalls in love with a super-

star whose career is on the wane. (136 min.)

MONEY SMART WEEK: SOCIAL SECURITY, TAXES, & RETIREMENT

MON, APR 1 / 7:00pmDon’t be a fool with your money.Financial adviser Adam Straussteaches everything you need toknow about social security,taxes, and retirement.

WRITE AWAYTUESDAYS, APR 2, 9, 23 & 30 / NOON to 2:30pmSupport and encouragement for all writers.

GENTLE YOGA TUESDAYS, APR 2 & 16 / 6:30pmInstructor Raghavan guides you through gentleyoga and meditation. Please bring a mat or towel.

CURRENT EVENTSTHURSDAYS, APR 4, 11, 18 & 25 / 1:00 to 2:30pmA lively discussion of the latest news.

MOVIE: CAN YOU EVERFORGIVE ME? (2018)WED, APR 24 / 6:30pmMelissa McCarthy starsin this fact-based dramaabout author Lee Israel,who rebounded from a floundering writing

career by creating carefully-crafted forgeries ofletters by literary giants. (106 min.)

COMPUTER CLASSPOWERPOINT – NATIONAL POETRYMONTH SPECIAL EDITIONMON, APR 29 / 3:00pmWe put a poetry-themed spin with this introductory lesson in creating professional digital presentations with graphics and special effects.

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MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONWEDNESDAYS, APR 3 & 17 / 5:30pmLed by Mindful Wellness Consultant, Natalie Bell.

MONTANA MYSTERY BOOK GROUPWED, APR 10 / 7:00pmThe Keeper ofLost Causesby Jussi Adler-Olsen.

MONTANABRANCHBOOKGROUPWED, APR 17 7:00pmThe Sympathizerby Viet Thanh Nguyen.

SCRABBLE NIGHTWED, APR 24 / 6:30pmEngage your brain in an exciting game of Scrabble. Game boards and tiles provided.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), MULTI LEVEL LOWSATURDAYS APR 6, 13, 20 & 2711:00am to 1:30pmTHE ANNEX

An ongoing series of English as a SecondLanguage (ESL) taught by Adult EducationCenter instructors. Classes are free and studentsmust be18 yrs old. Enroll through the SMMUSDAdult Center 310-664-6222, ext.76203.

PILATES CLASS THU, APR 11 & 25 / 6:30 to 7:30pm / THE ANNEXDevelop core strength and coordination withPilates, a practice that focuses on breath, bodyweight resistance, core isolation, and alignment.

CRAFT, SWAP, OR CREATE@YOUR LIBRARYFRI, APR 19 / 2:00 to 4:30pm / THE ANNEXDo you have craft materials you haven’t used?Share them or find new treasures. A sewingmachine, crochet tools, and other items provided.

ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVALSAT, APR 27 / 10:00am to 2:00pmVIRGINIA AVENUE PARK CAMPUSJoin us for an afternoon of family-friendlyactivities and live performances.Tour the solarsystem in the inflatable Sky Dome Planetarium.

AMERICAN STORIES GROUP SAT, APR 27 / 1:30pm / VAP CONFERENCE RMNine Stories by J.D. Salinger.

COMPUTER CLASSJUST FOR SENIORS“APPY HOUR” DEVICE WORKSHOPMON, APR 15 / 4:00pm / THE ANNEXBring your smartphone or tablet and get help learning to use your device.

WESTSIDE WRITERS MINGLEWED, APR 3 / 7:00pmA monthly meeting of the Society of Children’sBook Writers and Illustrators. April Topic: MG/YA Critique Night. Open to all.

PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: ANEMPOWERING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTSTHU, APR 25 / 6:30pm Parents and caregivers play a unique role inchild abuse prevention. Learn practical actionsyou can take to help protect the children in yourlife. Co-presented by Stuart House of the RapeTreatment Center at UCLA Medical Center.

OCEAN PARK BOOK GROUPSAT, APR 6 / 11:00amEducated: A Memoirby Tara Westover.

MINDFUL MEDITATIONWED, APR 10 / 7:00pmHenry Schipper, graduate of UCLA’s MindfulAwareness program, teaches the concepts of mindful meditation.

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CITIZENSHIP CLASSES THURSDAYS, APR 4, 11, 18 & 2510:00am to 12:30pm / THE ANNEXAn ongoing series of classes taught by AdultEducation Center instructors, who help studentscomplete and submit their applications andprepare them to pass the Naturalization Test.Enrollment is through the SMMUSD Adult Center310-664-6222, ext.76203.

DIY RIBBON EASTER EGGSFRI, APR 5 / 2:30pmMON, APR 15 / 6:30pm THE ANNEXGet together with yourfriends for a day of Eastercrafts. Make beautiful satinribbon eggs to give to some-one or keep for yourself!

MONEY SMART WEEK: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WORKSHOPSAT, APR 6 / 9:00am to 4:00pm THE ANNEX & VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK CAMPUSCelebrate Financial Literacy Month with a full day of financial workshops. Attend presentationsthroughout the day on budgeting, financialhealth, credit,managing bankruptcy, and payingcollege loans. Have a one-on-one conversationwith a financial expert from our living library.

VITA TAX ASSISTANCESAT, APR 13 / 10:30am to 3:00pm UCLA provides free federal and state incometax assistance for low to moderate-incomeseniors and disabled individuals. Pre-register at www.vitaucla.org.

OCEAN PARK MYSTERY BOOK GROUPTUE, APR 16 / 7:00pmWho Watchethby Helene Tursten.

OCEAN PARK FICTION WINNERS BOOK GROUPSAT, APR 20 / 11:00amLess by Andrew Sean Greer.

COMPUTER CLASSWORD – NATIONAL POETRY MONTH SPECIAL EDITIONTUE, APR 16 / 4:00pmUse Microsoft Word to format poetry. Bring your own short poem or experiment with provided examples.

OCEAN PARK FILM SERIES:BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE

SUNDANCE KID (1969)TUE, APR 2 / 6:00pmFilm historian ElainaFriedrichsen discussesand screens this classicfilm, starring PaulNewman and RobertRedford, about a groupof outlaws who escapeto Bolivia after a trainrobbery goes wrong.(Film runtime:110 min.)

MONEY SMART WEEK: BE EMPOWERED - BANKING TIPS ANDSTRATEGIES FOR SENIORS

WED, APR 3 / 3:30 to 5:00pm Learn the ins and outs ofbanking including which bankto choose, how to manageyour account, and how toavoid fraud. Co-presented by OneWest Bank.

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TALLER DE INDEPENDENCIA FINANCIERASÁBADO, 6 DE ABRIL / De 9:00am a 4:00pm / THE ANNEX & VIRGINIA AVE PARK CAMPUSCelebre el mes de educación financiera con un día completo de talleres financieros. Presentación durante todo el día sobre presupuestos, salud financiera, crédito, gestión de quiebras y pago de préstamos universitarios. Además, tenga la oportunidad de tener una conversación personal con un experto financiero de nuestra biblioteca viviente.