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# Book sale at Main Library
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/book-sale-at-main-library/
- Published: 2002-09-16T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:44:16.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Entertainment, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By SARA VAN DYCK Special to the Daily Press*

As the Main Library progresses toward closure, the Friends of the Library is presenting the last book sale in the current building on Sept. 27, 28 and 29\. The Friday, Sept. 27 sale is open to members only, and memberships can be purchased at the door for $10.

“Our sale is still one of the few bargains available to book lovers,” said book co-chair Larry Rosen. The library will have a large selection of works in many categories: fiction, non-fiction, biography, mystery, science fiction, as well as feminist literature, religion, poetry, African-American literature and other areas, along with reference texts and many paperbacks.

In addition, October is John Steinbeck month at the library. In conjunction with the statewide reading of “The Grapes of Wrath,” the Main Library is presenting a number of programs, all free to the public, about migrants and immigrants in California at the Voice in the Well Ensemble Reader’s Theater, which include: ■Saturday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m.: Keeping California’s Promise: The Legacy of John Steinbeck. ■Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m.: Film & Discussion: “The Grapes of Wrath,” John Ford’s classic film. ■Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.: Book Discussion: “The Grapes of Wrath.” ■Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.: Film & Discussion: “El Norte,” a drama follows the flight of two Guatemalan teenagers seeking refuge in America. ■Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.: Film & Discussion: “A.K.A. Don Bonus: A Video Diary by Sokly ‘Don Bonus’ Ny.” It documents the struggle of a family making a new life in San Francisco after fleeing Cambodia. ■ 2D/3D Cartoon & Animation Festival — for Teens Only!

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Teen Advisory Council is offering local teens an amazing opportunity. The program presents continuous screenings of animated films in the auditorium, plus hands-on experience in cartooning and animation. All workshops are free and funded by the Friends of the Library. The workshops include: ■2D: Drawing cartoon characters; developing comic book characters; publishing Disney storybooks ■ 3D: Hands-on Animation; Animation A to Z; Game Design and Development Call the library at 458-8600, or visit www.smpl. org, for information on all programs.

Lastly, the reconstruction of Montana and Fairview branches is well underway. Both are anticipated to open in late November or early December, before the Main Library closes.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 16, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/091602.pdf?ref=smdp.com)