On Wednesday, April 17, from noon to 8 p.m., the Open Park Branch Library will make a splash with an ocean-themed Open House, that encourages our neighbors to visit the branch and find out what the Library has to offer. Library staff look forward to meeting the community—welcoming regular users, as well as newcomers and patrons we haven’t seen for a while—and helping users sign up for library cards or apply for the branch’s self-service model. We’re also celebrating the 105th year of this landmark historic Carnegie library. Patrons can learn history of the branch during their visit, check out books and other materials, enjoy crafts and games with the kids, as well as partake in a few light refreshments.
For children and families, the Library will also feature two special children’s programs during the day. The fun starts with a special, pre-opening Wednesday Tales storytime at 11:30 a.m. for children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians. Kids will have a whale of a time, enjoying stories, songs & silly rhymes. Tickets for the storytime are available at 11:00 a.m. Later in the afternoon, the Library presents an after-school event at 4:00 p.m. with ventriloquist and puppeteer Marc Griffiths, who’ll have families cracking up with his hilarious and inspiring show. Tickets for the puppet show are available at 3:30 p.m.
The Ocean Park Branch is located at 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. This all day event is free and open to the public. For more information on this and other Library programs, visit smpl.org. All Santa Monica Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, call (310) 458-8600 one week prior to event. Ride the Big Blue Bus or your bike to the library. Bicycle parking racks are available at all Library locations.
Submitted by Robert Graves, Librarian II
