Would you believe it is time to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the new Santa Monica Main Library and the Friends’ Book Store? This month’s theme is Fresh Start, a fitting way to begin our sixth year. We thank all our patrons and volunteers for their fabulous support.
During January, we offer 50% off all mysteries, paper and hardback (except for higher value books). Some of these books look like they were never cracked open; it’s a mystery to us….
Stop by soon for the best selection!
To learn more about the Friends and the activities we support, to become a member, or to make a donation, check out our website at www.friendsofsmpl.org.
New books and audio/video materials arrive by the dozens every day, so drop by soon. Bookstore hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11-4:30, Sunday 1:30-4:30, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Location is on the left as you enter through the north entrance of the Main Library at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Santa Monica Libraries Among the Best in the Nation
From an article in the Santa Monica Mirror, posted 12/24/10
“Santa Monica Libraries Among the Best in the Nation” (Anne Nagamoto)
… growth in usership has helped Santa Monica’s public libraries rank among the top 3 percent of the nation’s public libraries, according to the latest survey by the Library Journal. The survey, known as the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2010, is a measure of how well public libraries are serving their communities. Based on fiscal year 2008 data, more than 7,400 U.S. public libraries were ranked in four per-capita areas: number of visits, circulation rate of books and other materials, internet terminal usage, and program attendance. The Santa Monica libraries earned five stars, which is the top ranking.
“People in the community are supportive and appreciative of the library, and there is a growing demand for library services,” said Greg Mullen, Santa Monica’s director of library systems/city librarian. “The new main library is a welcoming environment and provides a space that was missing in the community, a comfortable place where people can go to connect with others and with ideas. The City’s investment in the main library says something positive about our community.”
Raquel Jaffe-Day, a film costumer who lives in Santa Monica, said the recession has changed the way she uses the library. “We’ve saved a lot of money because we’re now getting a lot of DVDs from the library as opposed to renting them,” she said. She recently planned a trip by borrowing library books rather than buying travel books, and she now buys her books at the Friends of the Library bookstore, where she finds a good selection of used books and where the money she spends goes to help support the library…
“Santa Monica Libraries Among the Best in the Nation” (Anne Nagamoto)
… growth in usership has helped Santa Monica’s public libraries rank among the top 3 percent of the nation’s public libraries, according to the latest survey by the Library Journal. The survey, known as the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2010, is a measure of how well public libraries are serving their communities. Based on fiscal year 2008 data, more than 7,400 U.S. public libraries were ranked in four per-capita areas: number of visits, circulation rate of books and other materials, internet terminal usage, and program attendance. The Santa Monica libraries earned five stars, which is the top ranking.
“People in the community are supportive and appreciative of the library, and there is a growing demand for library services,” said Greg Mullen, Santa Monica’s director of library systems/city librarian. “The new main library is a welcoming environment and provides a space that was missing in the community, a comfortable place where people can go to connect with others and with ideas. The City’s investment in the main library says something positive about our community.”
Raquel Jaffe-Day, a film costumer who lives in Santa Monica, said the recession has changed the way she uses the library. “We’ve saved a lot of money because we’re now getting a lot of DVDs from the library as opposed to renting them,” she said. She recently planned a trip by borrowing library books rather than buying travel books, and she now buys her books at the Friends of the Library bookstore, where she finds a good selection of used books and where the money she spends goes to help support the library…
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friends Holiday Bookstore Hours
In order to allow our volunteers to celebrate the holidays the Friends Bookstore will have the following holiday hours:
OPEN: Monday, December 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED:
Thursday, December 23
Friday, December 24
Saturday, December 25
Sunday, December 26
OPEN: Monday, December 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED:
Thursday, December 30
Friday, December 31
Saturday, January 1
OPEN: Sunday, January 2 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Funding for Furnishings at the Ocean Park Branch Library
At their December 13 Board meeting the Friends approved $26,000 in funding for furnishings for the Ocean Park Branch Library. The Branch will be closed from January 3 through January 28, 2011 for recarpeting and interior improvements which include; children's shelving, enhancements to the storytelling space, computer furnishings for adults and children, additional wiring for information technology and more.
An important part of the makeover is the furniture the Friends agreed to fund. The furnishings are evocative of the ocean and will include in the children's area a computer table with six stations, six rolling chairs to compliment the computer table, three round tables with twelve chairs, two small two person benches for parent-child reading and stools. In the adult area six rolling computer chairs will be purchased.
An important part of the makeover is the furniture the Friends agreed to fund. The furnishings are evocative of the ocean and will include in the children's area a computer table with six stations, six rolling chairs to compliment the computer table, three round tables with twelve chairs, two small two person benches for parent-child reading and stools. In the adult area six rolling computer chairs will be purchased.
Half Price Sale
Visit the Friends Bookstore for a sale of spiritual items at 1/2 price for December's holiday season. The sale includes books on religion, philosophy and self help.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Best-selling and Classic Titles Available Anytime, Anywhere
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 1, 2010
Contact: Reference Services, Santa Monica Public Library
eBooks at Santa Monica Public Library
(Santa Monica, CA) – Just in time for the holidays, Santa Monica Public Library has expanded its services to include eBooks. The downloadable media is available free, 24/7 to all Santa Monica Public Library card holders in good standing. Browse, checkout and download eBooks anywhere by visiting the library’s new eBook site at ebook.smpl.org. The opening day collection of over 1900 eBooks was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
Downloaded titles can be enjoyed immediately on a PC or a Mac®. Customers can also transfer titles to a variety of devices such as the Nook®, the Koho® eReader and the Sony Reader®. Compatibility with the iPad® is coming soon.
The standard loan period is 21 days. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are never late fees or fines.
This and a variety of other online tools and databases are available through the Library website www.smpl.org. For more information, visit any of the Library’s four locations, call the Reference Hotline at 310-434-2608 or email reference@smgov.net. To get started downloading eBooks, visit ebook.smpl.org.
Date: December 1, 2010
Contact: Reference Services, Santa Monica Public Library
eBooks at Santa Monica Public Library
(Santa Monica, CA) – Just in time for the holidays, Santa Monica Public Library has expanded its services to include eBooks. The downloadable media is available free, 24/7 to all Santa Monica Public Library card holders in good standing. Browse, checkout and download eBooks anywhere by visiting the library’s new eBook site at ebook.smpl.org. The opening day collection of over 1900 eBooks was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
Downloaded titles can be enjoyed immediately on a PC or a Mac®. Customers can also transfer titles to a variety of devices such as the Nook®, the Koho® eReader and the Sony Reader®. Compatibility with the iPad® is coming soon.
The standard loan period is 21 days. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are never late fees or fines.
This and a variety of other online tools and databases are available through the Library website www.smpl.org. For more information, visit any of the Library’s four locations, call the Reference Hotline at 310-434-2608 or email reference@smgov.net. To get started downloading eBooks, visit ebook.smpl.org.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Get Ready For the Holidays
It’s time to prepare for the upcoming November and December holidays, so stop by the Santa Monica Public Library Bookstore, operated by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library, to take advantage of the Bookstore's terrific collection.
You can:
New books and audio/video materials arrive by the dozens every day, so drop by soon. Bookstore hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11-4:30, Sunday 1:30-4:30, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Location is on the left as you enter through the north entrance of the Main Library at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard.
You can:
- Buy a cookbook with a great new holiday recipe
- Purchase a mystery by Baldacci, Patterson, Grisham and others, many in pristine condition useful as holiday gifts
- Start a new craft project with one of our many beading, needlecrafts, or home décor books
- Plan next year’s vacation with a guidebook from our travel collection
New books and audio/video materials arrive by the dozens every day, so drop by soon. Bookstore hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11-4:30, Sunday 1:30-4:30, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Location is on the left as you enter through the north entrance of the Main Library at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard.
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