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February 6, 2020
From Ivy Weston-
Librarian II, Teen Services Supervisor:
If you know a teen who wants to play sports in college – whether recreationally or to be recruited – don’t miss this program coming up next week at the Main Library!
What College-Bound Student Athletes Need to Know
Thursday, Feb. 13 / 7 p.m. (60 minutes)
Multipurpose Room, Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
Get familiar with the different options for playing sports in college (and the importance of aiming at the right level), what steps to take to prepare, and when to start the process. Presented by college counselor (and avid Dodger fan) Diana Hanson of Magellan Counseling and College Mentors. Free; no registration required. More info: 410-458-8604
Check out some great programs at our Santa Monica Public Library!
Check out some great programs at our Santa Monica Public Library!
From,
Ivy Weston
Librarian II, Teen Services Supervisor
Happy New Year, everyone! January is time to fill out the FAFSA form and start thinking of financial aid. Let college counselor Diana Hanson be your guide by attending College Affordability: Financial Aid and FAFSA, on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. This 90-minute free program includes a detailed review of the FAFSA form as well as the CSS profile, and covers how to make college affordable and the general types of financial aid as well.
Santa Monica Public Library
(310) 458-8604| ivy.weston@smgov.net | www.smpl.org
See the Scary Story contest above! Thanks for sharing, Sana. Unfortunately this contest is only for 6-12 year-olds.
From SMPL Teen Librarian, Ivy Weston:
Please join us at the Main Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 for "10 Steps to a Stellar Personal Statement" with college counselor Nick Soper, who will teach you how to write a college essay that captivates your reader, conveys your unique essence, and catapults you off the page. Learn 10 great tools for taking your college essay to the next level.
This program is free, open to the public, and takes place in the Multipurpose Room at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Free validated parking (60 minutes) is provided if you park in our underground structure.
Hope to see you then!
SMPL Green Prize and film viewing
SMPL Green Prize and film viewing
On Wednesday October 2, join other community members when the Santa Monica Public Library recognizes the winner for Sustainable Literature award. There will also be a viewing of the film Blue. Learn more here:
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 13, 2019
Contact: Simran Khalsa, Reference Services Librarian
Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90401
Phone: (310) 458-8632
E-mail: simran.khalsa@smgov.net
Cybersecurity for Parents and Caregivers
Cybersecurity for Parents and Caregivers
Santa Monica, California – As part of National Cybersecurity Month, Santa Monica Public Library is pleased to present a new series of cybersecurity classes specifically for parents and caregivers. This one-hour program offers tips on how to keep children safer online and raise better digital citizens. The program is being presented at three different branch locations, with on-theme activities provided in the same space for any attending children.
Dates and Locations
Tuesday, October 1 at 3:30 pm | Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St. - Children’s activity: learn how to trick facial recognition.
Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 pm | Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave. - Children’s activity: create a secret identity card.
Monday, October 14 at 6:30 pm | Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. - Children’s activity: mask making.
Description
Children today grow up using devices and interacting with online environments, and the people who raise them are the first and most consistent mediators of those interactions. Each stand-alone class aims to provide tools and tips for parents and caregivers to use to help their children have safer and better online lives at any age. Topics will include:
Safety and privacy issues to watch out for, especially as your children grow older
Materials to help start a dialog with your children on issues of privacy, posting, and online bullying
Tools for vetting apps
Resources for advice on current best practices for raising good digital citizens
This series is a collaboration between the Youth Services and Reference Services departments, with materials sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
These programs are free and open to all ages, but specifically target parents and caregivers, and K-5 children. Seating is first come, first served, and some class-specific materials are available in limited quantities. Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, call Library Administration at (310) 458-8606 at least one week prior to event. All Santa Monica Public Library locations are served by the Big Blue Bus. Ride your bike. Bicycle parking racks are available at all libraries.
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Next Tuesday, 7/16
Next Tuesday, 7/16
Do you know a recent high school graduate, then this workshop is for that person!
I challenge you to submit your fan confessional!
I challenge you to submit your fan confessional!
Recommended "free" platform: Canva.com
More opportunities at the Pico Branch Library:
DIY Club: Earth Day Planters
MON, APR 22, 4:30 PM / [90 MIN] / GRADES 6-12 / THE ANNEX
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about eco-friendly crafting and creating your own DIY planter! All teens welcome; while supplies last.
3D Printing
TUE, MAY 14, 4:00 PM / 90 MIN / GRADES 7-12 / THE ANNEX
Learn the basics of 3D printing and design by completing a guided project. To register, email ideashappen@smgov.net.
Open Lab
THU, MAY 16, 4:00 – 6:00 PM / GRADES 7-12 / THE ANNEX
Explore virtual reality, 3D printers, electronics kits, and other emerging technologies during this informal drop-in session.
We are also looking for volunteers to help out with the Summer Reading program over the summer, so if any teens are interested, let them know we have a great opportunity coming up! We will be recruiting volunteers all through April and May; Summer Reading begins June 15th and goes through mid-August.
Best,
Stephanie Aurelio
(310) 458-8684 ext. 2105 | stephanie.aurelio@smgov.net
Hope you are enjoying your deserved Spring Break. (I am!) Please consider this opportunity offered at the Main Library:
For those of you who have middle-schoolers at home, this one is for them and you! Come learn about different types of colleges and post-secondary options, and get guidance on high school course planning and how to choose extracurriculars that show demonstrated interest.
Led by the fabulous and very knowledgeable Diana Hanson of Magellan Counseling, this is a great program to get you and your junior high schooler thinking about what to do in high school to get prepared for the future.
Details: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. (1 hour)
Audience: Grades 6-8 and parents
Cost: FREE!
Underground parking is available and we provide a 60-minute validation.
Hope to see you and feel free to contact me for more info.
Ivy Weston
Librarian II, Teen Services Supervisor
Santa Monica Public Library
(310) 458-8604| ivy.weston@smgov.net | www.smpl.org
SUCCESS THROUGH MINDSET WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 16, 2019
1:00 – 2:00 PM @ Pico Branch/The Annex
Celebrate Women’s History Month by changing the narrative in your own story! Join Jocelyn De Leon, founder of Hire Women, for an interactive workshop designed to empower teen girls in grades 7 – 12. Sign up by calling 310-458-8684 or stopping by the branch.
Best,
Stephanie Aurelio
Librarian I – Teen Services
February 15, 2019
From Teen Services Supervisor at the Santa Monica Public Library....
Do you know a student athlete who would like to play sports in college? Don't miss "What College-Bound Student Athletes Need to Know" with college counselor (and sports fan) Diana Hanson of Magellan Counseling. The free program takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Multipurpose Room at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. The program is aimed at grades 9-11 but all are welcome.
Get familiar with the different options for playing sports in college (and the importance of aiming at the right level), what steps to take to prepare, and when to start the process. We'll also go over websites that can help you.
All attendees who park in the library's underground structure (enter via 7th Street) will receive 60 minutes of validated parking.
from Myleen DeJesus, Youth Services Librarian:
Hello All!
Just a quick reminder that the next meeting is TOMORROW! (December 6, 2018)
Same location and time, Main Library Activity Room at 4pm.
The following meeting is Thursday, JANUARY 10, 2019!
All are welcome! Spread the word!
Thanks!
Another great event from Ivy Weston of the Santa Monica Public Library:
for December 8th--THIS Saturday. :)
Hello Everyone! The Santa Monica Public Library Teen Advisory Council (of which most are Samohi students) is presenting "Holiday Crafts and Cookies" for kids ages 4-12 this coming Saturday, December 8, from 2-4 p.m. at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica. This event is free, open to all, no registration required.
Kids can make a gift or card, create something festive to adorn the library's Teen Lounge, or decorate holiday cookies. If kids bring a new, unwrapped toy or book for the Connections for Children Holiday Angels program, they will receive a gift.
Donations for Holiday Angels are also being collected in the Main Library lobby and at all Santa Monica Public Library branches from Dec. 4-14. Again, we need new, unwrapped toys or books. Young adult (teen) books are particularly in demand.
Connections for Children is a childcare resource and referral agency serving low-income families. Toy and book donations are for its Holiday Angels program, which takes place in mid-December. Parents can "shop" for toys and books for their kids, and volunteers gift-wrap them and entertain the kids while the parents look for gifts. The Teen Council has been working with the Holiday Angels program for the past four years.
from Ivy Weston, of the Santa Monica Public Library:
Hi everyone,
With college applications on many minds these days, so are worries about paying for college. Don't want to go into debt to pay for your kid's college? The amazing and knowledgeable college counselor Diana Hanson will go over options for merit aid and scholarships, and teach you and your teen how to strategically choose a college that's both a good fit for your student, and a good value for you.
This program takes place on Monday, October 29, at 7 p.m. at the Main Library in the Multipurpose Room. It's one hour long, not counting Q&A. It is free and open to the public, and attendees will be offered a 60-minute parking validation if they parked in the Library's underground structure. The Main Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd in downtown Santa Monica.
Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
Ivy Weston
Librarian II, Teen Services Supervisor
Santa Monica Public Library
(310) 458-8604| ivy.weston@smgov.net | www.smpl.org
For those who signed up for the Santa Monica Public Library's Middle School Council---Your meeting is, Thursday, October 4th. Please see the attached flyer!
Youth tech opportunity with the Santa Monica Public Library!
The SMPL is seeking volunteers for the Tech Teens program. This is an intensive, technology-focused volunteer group open to high school students and takes place during the academic year. Teens learn technological and customer-service skills, then volunteer at library tech classes and programs. SMPL gives community service hours and it looks great on college applications.
Please contact: ideashappen@santamonicapubliclibrary.org
The information session passed (August 14th), but you still might be able to get involved.
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