MAIN LIBRARY 601 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 458-8600

Reel to Real Monthly issues-driven movie and discussion series. Tues., 10/9, 6 p.m., Letters From Iwo Jima. Tues., 11/13, 6:30 p.m., Tsotsi. Both in MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Catch the Art Train at Bergamot Station Learn more about Santa Monica’s premiere art space in this first Senior Arts Forum. Wed., 10/10, 1 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Concert of Contemporary Chamber Music: Powdered Wig Not Required Sat., 10/13, 1:30 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Feminist Book Group: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy. Thurs., 10/18 at 7 p.m., Community Room.

Spreading the Spirit: A Volunteer Fair Sat., 10/20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Community Meeting Room and 2nd floor lobby area.

Craft in America  Presentation by the creative producers of this groundbreaking art documentary followed by book/DVD sale and signing. Sun., 10/21, 2:30 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Invention and Imagination: Public Art at the Library A special new tour showcasing the art of Carl Cheng & Stanton MacDonald Wright at the Main Library. Wed., 10/24, 1 p.m., meet in north entrance courtyard.

The Santa Monica Farmers’ Cookbook by Amelia Saltsman. Thurs., 10/25 at 7 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Horror Film Festival Winners of the amateur horror film contest, The Tabloid Witch Awards, are screened. Sat., 10/27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

We LEED the Way: Sustainability and Architecture of the Library
It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and we got the gold! Special Highlights tour Sat., 10/27, 10:30 a.m., meet in north entrance courtyard.

Fall Fantasy: The Lyric Chorus In Concert From SMC Emeritus College, Thurs., 11/8, 11 a.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Andre Marins In Concert  Progressive acoustic guitar, a repeat performance. Sat. 11/10, 2 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision Oscar-winning documentary about artist who designed Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Discussion with filmmaker. Thurs., 11/8, 7 p.m., MLK Jr. Auditorium.

Floral Fusion: The Art of Zen in Holiday Floral Design Author-designer Brenda Berkley of the Flower Box demonstrates creating seasonal floral designs and signs copies of her book, Zen Flowers. Sat., 11/10 2 p.m., Multipurpose Room.

FAIRVIEW BRANCH 2102 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-0443

Financial Roadmap Learn how to reach your financial goals. Tues., 10/23, 7 p.m.

Got Chess? Grandmaster Var Akobian will compete against 20 players. Sat., 11/10, 12:30-5 p.m., Registration required.

MONTANA AVENUE BRANCH 1704 Montana Ave. (310) 829-7081

Montana Film Series
Thur., 10/4, 3 p.m. – The Queen, starring Helen Mirren in her Oscar-winning performance
Thur., 10/25, 7 p.m. – Ringu, Japan’s box office hit that inspired The Ring
Mon., 10/29, 7 p.m. – High Tension, French film of gut-wrenching terror
Mon., 11/5, 3 p.m. – Music and Lyrics, romantic comedy with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore

Montana Book Groups
Wed., 10/10, 7 p.m. – The Foreign Correspondent by Alan Furst
Wed., 10/17, 7 p.m. – Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Food For Thought A program presented in partnership with Co-Opportunity Market. Thurs., 10/18, 7 p.m. The Secret within the Secret with Laurie Hacking. Learn about the law of attraction.

What Does Your Handwriting Say About You? Handwriting analysis from a master graphoanalyst. Thurs., 11/1, 6:30 p.m.

Ocean Park Book Group First Saturday every month, 11 a.m. 11/1, West with the Night by aviation pioneer Beryl Markham.

Author Presentation Glitz and Grit, Experiences of a Hollywood Writer. Beverly Gray, Wed., 11/14, 7 p.m.

‘Truth is Stranger than Fiction’ Biography Group Third Saturday every month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11/17, Remember to Laugh – Writing My Way Around the World by former UPI Reporter Maggie Kilgore.

All city libraries are wheelchair accessible. To request a disability-related accommodation, call the library at (310) 458-8600 (TDD 310-395-8499) at least three business days in advance. The Main Library is served by Big Blue Bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7, 8 and 9.