I am a big fan of libraries. I am, in fact, a trained library scientist, though not a practicing librarian. The Santa Monica Public Library does lots of things right and one big thing wrong. The main branch is large and beautiful, with a sculpted courtyard complete with cafe, that wondrous Southern California indoor-outdoor blending, a substantial collection, friendly, pro-active staff, constant events, immaculate facility, a plan with good flow, and a nice big kids area (I'm biased). The branch libraries are modest in size but solid in their own collections, services, and programming.
What it doesn't have is interlibrary loan privileges. With anyone. Not with the LA Public Library. Not even with the County of Los Angeles Public Library system. Only among the four branches of the Santa Monica Public Library. Which is why today we're off to Marina Del Rey and exploring the wider world of LA County library services. Bye bye, Santa Monica!
Yesterday's run destination: around the block
Yesterday's menu:
breakfast: cheese and basil omlettes
lunch: veggie japanese curry
dinner: homemade chicken pupusas
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