All posts by: Erica Cuyugan

Aloha, Fairview!

On Saturday, July 16th we had the grand re-opening celebration for the Fairview Branch Library.  About 450 people came to this library throughout the day for a welcome ceremony with......

The Reading-2-Go Project

Reading-2-Go brings the library and its resources to young children in informal home care in three languages (English, Spanish, Amharic).   These children are not in daycare or preschool so they......

EXERCISE Your Mind This Summer!

Who says kids should have all the fun?!  EXERCISE Your Mind by signing up for adult summer reading at any SMPL location.  You’ll receive a book bag, fitness journal (while......

Designing New Programs with Launch Pad!

Launch Pad is a way for library staff to try out new program ideas. Coming up: We are testing some staff designed programs that we think will connect you closer to......

A Taste of Raspberry Pi

As a taste of what’s to come the library held a Raspberry Pi workshop at the Pico Branch Library on April 18, 2016.  Mara Cabrera, Librarian, and a teen from......

Fierce Friday at SMPL

On Friday, April 29, the Library helped kick off the second annual YALLWEST Young Adult Book Festival with a preview night event called Fierce Friday. The event featured a dozen......

EAT – PLAY – LOVE

In honor of National Pet Week, Library PALS (“Library Pets & Animal Lovers”) is hosting a pet supply drive to benefit the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.  During the month of May,......