In Santa Monica, kids and teens read. At the Santa Monica Public Library, the "Read to the Rhythm" (for kids) and "Play, Dance, Read!" (for teens) summer reading themes kept the reading stats rocking.

Almost 600 children and teens came into the Santa Monica Public Library branches to sign up for summer reading, setting a new record for our first weekend. The program is in full swing now that school ...

Somewhere in between the silent book club trend and your typical book club that turns into a wine night is Reading Rhythms, a chance to connect with fellow readers and chat about what’s on your ...