CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 2021 SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY HOURS Main Library Saturday, October 2 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beginning October 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pico Branch Curbside Pickup Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beginning October 4 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Montana Avenue Branch Curbside Pickup Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ocean Park Branch Self-Service Pre-authorization required. Sign up at smpl.org/SelfServiceHours. Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. KIDS & TEENS Story Time at the Main Library: Fire Safety Monday, October 4 / 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Main Library, Central Courtyard It’s Fire Prevention Week! Listen to stories, learn how to stay safe, and meet a fire fighter. For ages 2 and up. Space is limited. To register, email [email protected]. O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1 Halloween Trail at the Main Library Thursday, October 28 / 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Main Library, Central Courtyard Kids and families are invited to walk through our not-too-scary trail of fun activities and receive a Halloween treat at the end. Costumes are encouraged. For families. For Curbside Pickup, place a hold to pick up items at your preferred location. Wait to receive notification that your hold items are ready, then drop in to pick up your items at your selected location. Upon arrival, follow the directions on the posted signs. When picking up items, please bring your Library card or photo ID, wear a mask, and practice social distancing. Hispanic Heritage Month: Champurrado/Mexican Hot Drink Take & Make Kit Available beginning Saturday, October 2 Friends Sponsored At this virtual event, author René Colato Laínez reads his book Playing Lotería/El juego de la lotería. After the reading, play lotería for a chance to win prizes. For ages 3 and up. Pick up a lotería board at the Main Library, Montana Avenue Branch, or Pico Branch beginning Monday, September 27. Register in advance: bit.ly/2WLUecz Hispanic Heritage Month: Storytime & Mexican Bingo Thursday, October 7 / 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Register using link below Friends Sponsored En este evento virtual, el autor René Colato Laínez lee su libro Playing Lotería / El juego de la lotería. Después de la lectura, juegue a la lotería para tener la oportunidad de ganar premios. Para mayores de 3 años. Recoja el tablero de lotería en Main Library, Montana Avenue Branch o Pico Branch a partir del lunes 27 de septiembre, hasta agotar existencias. Regístrese con anticipación: bit.ly/2WLUecz Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Libros y lotería Jueves, 7 de octubre / De 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. Regístrese usando el enlace de abajo Friends Sponsored Celebrate Hispanic heritage with this simple recipe and ingredients kit. Pick up at the Main Library Youth Services desk or at curbside pickup at the Montana Avenue Branch and Pico Branch. Available while supplies last. Adult supervision is recommended. NEW HOURS Cuentos para pequeños en Pico Branch Martes, 12 de octubre / De 11:00 a 11:30 a.m. Área del anfiteatro Disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas. Para niños de 2-5 años de edad.