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SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica is reminding the public that its Summer Reading Program goes from June 14 to August 16. The program gives an opportunity for youths, teens and adults to earn prizes as they reach reading milestones.

Participants can sign up NOW and throughout the program online at: www.smpl.beanstack.com/reader365 or in person at the Main Library located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd., the Pico Branch located at 2201 Pico Blvd., or the Montana Branch located at 1704 Montana Ave.

Summer Reading Program registration was available during the Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival, a free family-friendly event with summer treats, carnival games and Michael Rayner’s Found Object Juggling Show on June 14.

Summer Reading Program prizes include books and collectible stuffed animals for youth and teens. Adults can win books and will be entered automatically into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $50 gift certificates to local businesses.
All participants can receive a coupon from the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library Bookstore with proof of registration starting June 14. Prizes and giveaways are available while supplies last.

“At Santa Monica Public Library, we believe that reading unlocks a world of adventure, and our Summer Reading Program and events are the perfect way to spark imaginations and keep patrons of all ages engaged during the summer months,” said Santa Monica Public Library Director Erica Cuyugan. “We can’t wait for our patrons to visit the library this summer as we read, play and explore together through exciting programs and events.”

For more details including library open hours, visit www.santamonica.gov/library.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills is celebrating Library Week from Sunday, April 6 thru Saturday, April 12.

The city notes that, libraries provide hubs for learning, creativity, and connection to others in the community.

The Beverly Hills Public Library is visited by an average of more than 51,000 people per month and has a collection of 200,000 volumes.

The Beverly Hills Public Library is located at 444 N. Rexford Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Its hours of operation are Mondays-Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.bhpl.org.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced in a press release on June 6 that the Santa Monica Public Library is inviting the community to participate in the 2023 Summer Reading program for all ages in SANTA MONICA READS All Summer starts June 10 and runs thru August 12.

Sign up in person starting June 10 at the Main Library, Montana Avenue Branch, or Pico Branch, or visit smpl.org/srp to register online now and learn about our free summer events for everyone, from babies to adults.  This summer the community is being challenged to read 600,000 minutes.

Summer Reading helps prevent “summer slide” by ensuring youth retain reading and learning skills over the school break.  Parents can sign up their kids to receive a free board book. Kids and teens can sign up for a 10-, 20-, or 30-hour challenge, and receive a tote bag, free book, and reading log, to track reading and activities during summer through August 12.  At the halfway mark, kids and teens receive a coupon from the Friends of the Library Bookstore.  Upon completing their challenge, kids and teens can choose from a variety of fun prizes, as supplies last.

Adults can participate as the city will feature two SANTA MONICA READS All Summer selections: “Clark and Division” by Naomi Hirahara and “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See.  Those interested in joining the book discussions will receive one of our featured books upon signing up for Summer Reading, and all adults will receive a reading log, resource guide, and free SMPL tote, while supplies last.  Read 10 hours and receive a coupon from the Friends of the Library Bookstore and be entered in a drawing for a local business gift certificate.

SANTA MONICA READS All Summer is provided with funding from the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library, Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica, and the California State Library. For more details and other free, public programs, call Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600 or visit smpl.org.  Library services are currently available 24/7 at SMPL Online.  Contact a friendly library staffer, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., via telephone or email us at library@santamonica.gov.

By Donald