March 19, 2024 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

In Santa Monica, Free Comic Book Day Provides A Little Comic Relief

During Comic Book day at the Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) the main entrance and courtyard hosted an array of activities that drew an excited crowd. Saturday May 5, marked the second year that SMPL participated in the nationwide celebration of comic books.

For the librarians and library patrons the day is a celebration of a more animated form of literacy.

Jennifer Ullrich, the librarian who coordinated the event celebrates that fact that “Free Comic Book Day always falls on the first Saturday of May!”

As a teenager, Ulrich gravitated to Marvel’s “X-Men” comics, however as an adult, “Bryan K. Vaughn’s ‘Saga’” is what she enjoys reading.

“I love comic books,” she said.

In addition to organizing craft tables, free comics and activities for the event, Ullrich also designed a series of “Post-it murals.”

After selecting an image, “we create a grid [in Excel] with 3×3 squares (the size of post-its)” she explained; then the cells are filled by color, a copy of the colored grid is made and a number and color key are used to identify where each post-it will be placed. “It’s a lot of work, but also a lot of fun, and totally worth it!” she said joyfully.

At the craft and activity tables, mother and daughter Holly and Amelia Troutan created masks and “wonder-ful wearables” with librarian Judith Graham; who started working at SMPL at the dawn of the new millennium. Holly stated that Amelia visits Judith and checks out books every Saturday because it is a “safe place.”

“We don’t always check the calendar, but there is always something going on” she added.

Graham, who was dressed as “Wonder Woman,” told The Mirror, “my goal is to get people involved, not just the parents with kids but adults too.” She was dressed as Wonder Woman because she felt that the character is a “good mentor” and someone that “could help you through the hardest things in life.”

Library patrons also played “Light Blade” using Oculus Rift. The virtual reality equipment was purchased through a grant from the California State Library. The VR experience was popular among all attendees.

For more information visit: www.smpl.org.

Related Posts

Foreign Currency in International Business Expansion

January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024

Business has transformed into a whole different dimension. The interconnectedness across countries is increasing the feasibility of business expansions. It...

How to Select Quality Solar Panels and Installation in California

January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024

As solar energy becomes more affordable and popular, many homeowners in California are considering installing solar panels. However, not all...

Celebrating Christmas in Las Vegas: A Winter Wonderland of Fun and Festivity

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

As the festive season approaches, Las Vegas transforms into a glittering winter wonderland, offering a unique and magical Christmas experience....

Navigating Oxnard’s Public Transportation System: A Driver’s Guide

November 2, 2023

November 2, 2023

Whether you live in Oxnard or want to visit, it’s useful to know how to get around this coastal city....

15 Tips For Keeping Burglars Out Of Your Business

October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of business security, the persistent threat of burglary perpetually looms overhead like a dark cloud. The...

US Gambling Laws

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Whilst casino gaming is a significant part of the American culture, US gambling laws are ever-changing. Prior to the Unlawful...

Reasonable Renting in The City of Angels

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

What would it be like to wake up in a bustling metropolis filled with endless possibilities, set against rows of...

BEST BITCOINS CASINO 2023: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023

Bitcoins casino and cryptocurrency casinos are in full swing, and they will increase users exponentially in the coming years. However,...

Messi Drives Up Ticket Prices Up for this MLS Season.

May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) is already causing a stir, and the profound effect it is having...

Don’t Miss Your Last Chance to Experience CORTEO by Cirque du Soleil!

April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023

The Show’s Run At The Microsoft Theater Ends On April 30  Time is running out for fans of CORTEO by...

Enforcement of LA’s Home Sharing Ordinance for Short-Term Rentals Falls Significantly in 2022

April 4, 2023

April 4, 2023

Better Neighbors LA report highlights the inadequacies of enforcement measures for short-term rentals in Los Angeles, calling for increased regulation...

Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Elderly Couple and Their Cat in Mar Vista

February 9, 2023

February 9, 2023

Doris Bergman and Albert Sassoe Jr. victims in Wednesday morning fire By Sam Catanzaro An elderly couple and their cat...

4 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job

January 2, 2023

January 2, 2023

New graduates have fresh skill sets and they are driven by a desire to succeed. Hampering this desire, however, is...

Cancer Cartel Provides Financial Help To Cancer Patients

November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

Cancer Cartel is helping cancer patients focus on their treatment, not the financial stress of living with a diagnosis. Learn...

Column: Tenant Support Could Tip the Political Scales in CD-11 Council Race

October 29, 2022

October 29, 2022

Darling pushes advocacy of renter’s rights over Park in tightly contested battle to succeed Mike Bonin! By Nick Antonicello In...