Reading technique *Gamma waves* are good to listen to while reading because they help boost brain activity ✅ *Focus* – Help you concentrate better ✅ *Memory* – Support short-term recall and learning ✅ *Processing speed* – Make it easier to understand and connect ideas ✅ *Mental clarity* – Reduce brain fog and distractions *Gamma waves* are brainwaves naturally active when you’re deeply focused or solving complex problems. Listening to *gamma frequency music (around 40 Hz)* may help your brain st

Access the Library 24/7 at smpl.org! ❄️ Santa Monica City Council approved an annual two-week Winter Closure during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day. City administrative offices, including the Santa Monica Public Library, will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026. Be sure to pick up your holds and stock up on all your favorite reads by Saturday, December 20. And don't forget that the library is available 24/7 online! Take advantage of our digital resources