Santa Monica Public Library
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Welcome to the best library on the West Coast! We provide access to free books, programs, and digital resources for the community.
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Children’s Holiday Book Fair 📚
Kids and teens are invited to “shop” for free gift books for their parents, siblings, or someone special, then wrap them up to share this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 9 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Fairview Branch, Community Room
Kids and teens are invited to “shop” for free gift books for their parents, siblings, or someone special, then wrap them up to share this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 9 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Fairview Branch, Community Room
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Children’s Holiday Book Fair 📚
Kids and teens are invited to “shop” for free gift books for their parents, siblings, or someone special, then wrap them up to share this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 9 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Fairview Branch, Community Room
Kids and teens are invited to “shop” for free gift books for their parents, siblings, or someone special, then wrap them up to share this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 9 | 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Fairview Branch, Community Room
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Join this all-ages community writing event exploring “Stories of Home.” Bring an item that represents home and create an “I Am From” poem. Session led by poet Ivory Rose.
Registration required: ow.ly/RpoJ50XhYog
Saturday, November 1 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex
Registration required: ow.ly/RpoJ50XhYog
Saturday, November 1 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex
October 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Join this all-ages community writing event exploring “Stories of Home.” Bring an item that represents home and create an “I Am From” poem. Session led by poet Ivory Rose.
Registration required: ow.ly/RpoJ50XhYog
Saturday, November 1 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex
Registration required: ow.ly/RpoJ50XhYog
Saturday, November 1 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex
Colorful elephant crafts made by kids at our branch libraries brought a playful touch to our decorations! 🐘
Join us for more fun at our festive Ocean Park Branch Open House on Wednesday, October 29, Noon - 8 p.m., where we’ll have Halloween crafts and activities for all ages. 🎃
Join us for more fun at our festive Ocean Park Branch Open House on Wednesday, October 29, Noon - 8 p.m., where we’ll have Halloween crafts and activities for all ages. 🎃
October 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Colorful elephant crafts made by kids at our branch libraries brought a playful touch to our decorations! 🐘
Join us for more fun at our festive Ocean Park Branch Open House on Wednesday, October 29, Noon - 8 p.m., where we’ll have Halloween crafts and activities for all ages. 🎃
Join us for more fun at our festive Ocean Park Branch Open House on Wednesday, October 29, Noon - 8 p.m., where we’ll have Halloween crafts and activities for all ages. 🎃
October is Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭
Check out these staff picks and leave your recommendations in the comments 😁
Check out these staff picks and leave your recommendations in the comments 😁
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
October is Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭
Check out these staff picks and leave your recommendations in the comments 😁
Check out these staff picks and leave your recommendations in the comments 😁
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda 🏵️
Visit the Youth Services department (October 1 - November 2) to contribute to an ofrenda, a traditional altar celebrating life and death. Bring something to contribute, like paper flowers, photos, or drawings of a deceased loved one. No perishable items please.
Visit the Youth Services department (October 1 - November 2) to contribute to an ofrenda, a traditional altar celebrating life and death. Bring something to contribute, like paper flowers, photos, or drawings of a deceased loved one. No perishable items please.
October 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda 🏵️
Visit the Youth Services department (October 1 - November 2) to contribute to an ofrenda, a traditional altar celebrating life and death. Bring something to contribute, like paper flowers, photos, or drawings of a deceased loved one. No perishable items please.
Visit the Youth Services department (October 1 - November 2) to contribute to an ofrenda, a traditional altar celebrating life and death. Bring something to contribute, like paper flowers, photos, or drawings of a deceased loved one. No perishable items please.