Local Study Spots

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The Crowell Library is always a great place to study, and now there's even more reason! The library is gearing up for San Marino finals. From 3-8 p.m. on upcoming weeknights, the library will host Students are invited to enjoy coffee and snacks in the Community Room, which will be a "student-only group-study zone." May 31-June 2, the room will be open to middle schoolers, and June 6-7, it will be open to high schoolers. It's all free, and participants will be entered to win a gift card to Barnes and Noble!

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Starbucks always provides free Wi-fi and a bustling atmosphere conducive to studying, plus they have delicious snacks and drinks (like the new Mocha Coconut Frappucino, which comes with toasted coconut, whip cream, and chocolate drizzle...yum!). San Marino's Starbucks opens Monday-Friday at 5:30 a.m., so it's the perfect spot for early birds who want to get going on studying long before class even begins! You won't find any midnight oil burning at this Starbucks, though, since it closes at 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday (they're open 'til 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).

3. The Corner Bakery

If you're hungry for a whole meal while you're studying, maybe you should opt for the Corner Bakery on Lake Avenue in Pasadena, not far from San Marino. At breakfast time, choose from omelettes or amazing oatmeal filled with fruit and nuts. For lunch and dinner, soups, sandwiches and pasta await the starving student. The Corner Bakery also offers free Wi-fi, and it's open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Like Starbucks, the atmosphere is kinetic, and coffee, soda and tea are all onhand. 

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If you find yourself not in dire need of the Internet, why not grab a blanket and your backpack and head out into the quiet respite that is Lacy Park? Spend a lazy afternoon of note-taking and book-reading in one of the most relaxing spots in San Marino. With 30 acres of space, you're sure to find your own little corner to hole up in. The park is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.-dusk, and on the weekend from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

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This may not be a Wi-fi "hot spot," but it's a hot spot for studying nonetheless. With a brightly-hued interior, it's sure to perk any sleepy student up and get them in the mood for studying. Oh, and did we mention boba? That delicious blend of tapioca balls and sweet tea is available at the Copycat Cafe, as well as sandwiches, chips and other snacks. The cafe is the perfect location for an after-school snack and study session. It's open Sunday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Satuday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.