Orientation request form for faculty l o cation and contact. Writers on libraries, an anthology of prose and poetry about the glory of libraries. Santa monica public library announces santa monica reads 2016. No money shall change hands in the library meeting rooms. Santa monica public library presents women of mystery. The santa monica college library strives to maintain an environment that is quiet and conducive for research and study for all users. Santa monica public library branches will also be closed. Our collection currently includes over 7,000,000 books, magazines, dvds, audiobooks, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, and cds. See all the books, audiobooks, music and videos available in all library locations. Life and landmarks in santa monica, 2000 2001 traveling exhibition at santa monica city hall, santa monica public library, lobby of santa monicaucla hospital, first federal bank, us bank. The library makes available a broad and relevant collection of materials for information, education and recreation. The library reserves the right to allow sales of items to benefit the library, if approved in advance by the library. Pacific palisades historical society has archived and catalogued over 3,000 historical photos that are housed at the santa monica public library, and are available to the public worldwide. Place holds, check your due dates, renew items, and get the availability information you need, anytime and anywhere.
Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. The friends of the santa fe public library gratefully accept gifts of new or used books and media items cds and dvds only on behalf of the santa fe public library. Book donations to friends of santa barbara library giving. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year.
Santa monica public library announces santa monica reads 2016 book selection. Santa monica public library presents books for cooks with kitchen. Materials not added to the librarys collection are given to the friends of the santa monica public library for sale in the friends book store. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the library s collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it. Library policy gifts and donations the santa monica public. The friends support the library with funds from the friends bookstore, by receiving and encouraging personal donations, bequests from estates and distributions from trusts, and by encouraging community support for a better library. We support the santa monica public library as the public space for culture, opportunity, innovation, and lifelong learning.
City of cambridge names new director of libraries 6212016. This is a combination of press releases and blog posts. In november 1890, the town trustees accepted a proposal from the womens christian temperance union to turn over wctu reading rooms collection of 800 books. Due dates for all items that are currently checkedout have been extended to 612020. City of santa monica keyword author title subject isbn masterfile complete access science imagine santa monica literature resource center novelist plus proquest newspapers student research center world book encyclopedia world news digest. The library is closed to help slow the spread of covid19 in our community. All classics in paperback and hardback in good condition. Those making donations can park briefly in one of the loading zone spaces in the parking lot on the north side of the building. The santa monica public library welcomes gifts of books and audiovisual materials to enrich the librarys collections. Donations can be brought to the customer services counter at the main library. Your donations of time, materials, or financial contributions can enhance library services for everyone, and may be a way for you to honor or remember someone you care about, to make a taxdeductible donation, to give you an.
No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The library foundation of santa monica supports the santa monica public library as the public space for culture, opportunity, and lifelong learning. Ocean beach library public library city of san diego. Books, cddvds bring your books, cddvds to the bookmonster santa monica and get cash back right away. On december 10, elfie mosse was appointed city librarian.
Search the santa monica public library collections. There are a number of ways in which may supplement and support the mission of the santa barbara public library system. Volunteers here talk to customers, sort donated books, put together book shows and book sales, too. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. Dirty, shabby, soiled, moldy, waterdamaged, or animaldamaged books.
Santa monica, california santa monica public library is pleased to announce the 14th annual santa monica reads book selection. The orange county library system is a 501c3 organization and your donations may be tax deductable. The santa monica public library performs a vital role in creating, stimulating, and. Smpl is directed by a city librarian, who reports to the santa monica city managers office and is overseen by a library board consisting of five members appointed by the santa monica city council. Donations of gentlyloved books, audio books, cds, dvds in saleable condition may be dropped off at customer service on the main floor of the main library. We encourage our patrons to keep current materials until the library reopens. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. The library does not accept donations of magazines.
Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Toy and book donations are for its holiday angels program, which. All library locations are equipped with wireless internet. Top 10 best donate books in santa monica, ca last updated may. Looking for the latest news from the city of santa monica. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. In november 1890, the town trustees accepted a proposal from the womens christian temperance union to turn over wctu reading rooms. March 15th the city of santa monica issued an executive order to temporarily close the santa monica pier to the public as part of its local emergency proclamation. The santa monica public library is outstanding each branch location is special and caters well to the needs of its neighborhood, but all smpl branches have the same high quality of service and resources. Born to read glass alices adventures in wonderland. Architect robert snyder designed the library building and it was expanded in 1962.
A practical guide to the fulfillment of your dreams. The santa monica public library welcomes gifts of books and audiovisual materials to. Customer service on the main floor of the main library. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Enter your zip code and a radius to find the drop off locations nearest you. We are privileged to have received outstanding donations from the public enabling us to collect works that the library cannot use in their main. In addition, other literacy outreach programs welcome book donations. The santa monica public library performs a vital role in creating, stimulating, and supporting.
Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. This wonderful group of volunteers has been serving the orange public library and the community since 1959. Santa monica public library has made starting a book group as easy as 123. As well, the historical society has facilitated the transfer of the marquez family photography collection to the huntington library in pasadena. Library visitors who violate this policy may be asked to leave the building. In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the santa fe public library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the community. This follows new guidance from the centers for disease control and prevention calling for events and gatherings, whether planned or spontaneous, that include 50 or more people to be. Changing how we work to protect santa monica santamonica. All pocket size and larger paperback books in good condition. February 19, 2016 santa monica, california santa monica public library is pleased to announce the 14th annual santa monica reads book selection. The primary project of the friends of the library is its bookstore. Business directory of local companies, dining guide listing santa monica restaurants and accommodation guide with vacation information.
The santa monica public library welcomes gifts of books and audiovisual materials to enrich the library s collections. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of santa barbaras central library, the friends of the library published library book. I love the online reservations for books and no fees for kids. No fines will be incurre d and m aterials will be automatically renewed. Mccauley returns to cambridge to serve as director of libraries after building her library career at northeastern university, the somerville public library and the santa monica public library for over 17 years. Let them know that you care about the santa barbara public library. The santa monica public library smpl is the public library serving residents of santa monica, california and surrounding areas. Books for people accepts a variety of books and the book ends organization asks for childrens book donations see resources. I love the santa monica public library because i always see friends and neighbors there. Santa monica library holds annual book sale saturday. Santa monica public library 2020 all you need to know.
Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. The friends of the orange county library system support and cooperate with the library in enhancing resources, innovations, and services for the public. Santa monica spoke making santa monica a better place walk. Santa monica public library santa monica public library. Proceeds from the friends bookstores and book sales go to support the santa fe public library, purchasing new books and other media, and supporting library programs. Santa monica public library 601 santa monica boulevard santa monica, california 90401. Throughout the year you can donate your good used books, cds, dvds, etc. Reading is crucial to understanding the world and one another. What began as a onceamonth garage sale of donated books, has evolved into an impressive, wellstocked used bookstore which offers an evervarying assortment of fiction, nonfiction, magazines, cds, dvds, vhs movies, and records. No materials may be sold, nor donations solicited, at any time by a group using the library meeting rooms. Book donation programs american library association.
Friends of the tempe public library is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Santa monica public library announces santa monica reads. All fiction hardbacks 1998 or newer in good condition. Santa monica public library started with a donation. Kindle books kids teens main collection feedback help. Bookstore friends of the santa monica public library. Donations can be brought to the customer services counter at the main. Get involved in your community by participating in an upcoming event or community meeting. Santa monica reads is a community reading program that invites everyone in santa monica to read and discuss the same novel in free book discussions and events held throughout the city. Donate books friends of santa barbara public library. Membership offers marketing, advertising and networking opportunities.
Library users whose behavior disrupts this environment may be asked to leave the building. Friends of the santa monica public library in need of volunteers. Make a difference with a taxdeductible contribution to the friends of the tempe public library. Historical photographs santa monica history museumsanta. All items checked out will be renewed and late fees waived for the duration of the closure. Santa monica public library announces santa monica reads 2016 book.
Donations become property of the friends of the santa fe public library. Visit their website to learn more about this 501c3 charitable organization and for more details. Plan ahead, all libraries will be closed monday, february 17 in observance of presidents day. The library selects materials which best serve the needs of its varied and complex public. I love the community of amazing librarians that want you to learn and are so encouraging. Multipurpose room, main library, 601 santa monica blvd. Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. These spaces should only be occupied while making the actual donation. Santa monica public library has made starting a book group as. An engaging illustrated lecture by ellen carol dubois will introduce the audience to a fresh perspective on the lon twjjmjz7jh. No need to return items to the library at this time.
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