Santa Monica Public Library
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Join us at any of our five current locations: Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd), Fairview Branch Library (2101 Ocean Park Blvd), Montana Avenue Branch Library (1704 Montana Ave), Ocean Park Branch Library (2601 Main St), and Pico Branch Library (2201 Pico Boulevard). City of Santa Monica Social Networking Terms or Conditions of Use:
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Songwriting Workshop 📝
Matt Collette returns to SMPL with his workshop, “How To Write a Song in One Hour.” The founder of HRA Studios in West LA, Matt has mentored young musicians now touring the world and composing for film and television. For adults and teens.
Sat, August 17 | 2 - 3:15 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
This Week at the Library, let's write a song 🎶
For more info or to plan your visits, click the link in our bio.
This Week at the Library, meet us at the beach 🌊🌴📚🐚🏖️
For more info or to plan your visits, click the link in our bio.
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This Week at the Library, we begin a new month full of fun at the library! 😊
Plan your visits at the link in our bio.
☀️ Join the virtual book discussion of “L.A. Weather” by Maria Amparo Escandon.
Thu, Jul 25 | 7 - 8pm | Zoom
Click the link in our bio to register.
Don’t forget, there are unlimited electronic copies of the book available on Libby.
This Week at the Library, join the L.A. Weather Virtual Book Discussion 😎
For more info or to plan your visits, click the link in our bio.
Bookmark Mondays 🔖
You still have two Mondays to customize your own bookmark.
Mon, July 22 & 29 | 3-5pm | Main Library, Courtyard
Ukulele Concert & Strum-Along 🎵
Cali Rose and The CC Strummers perform an eclectic mix of popular songs, then invite the audience to grab a ukulele for a “kanikapila” as we make music together, strumming and singing tunes that are easy-peasy and fun! For uke players of all levels, singers, and music lovers.
Sat, July 20 | 2 - 3:15 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
Summer Water Safety 💦
Longfellow the Whale and staff from the Santa Monica Swim Center share tips on how to stay safe around the water this summer. Limited space; free tickets available 30 minutes before program. For families.
Thu, Jul 18 | 2:30 - 3:30 am | Montana Ave Branch
This Week at the Library, join the "L.A. Weather" book discussion.
Plan your visits at the link in our bio.
Representatives from local nonprofit Chrysalis provide drop-in resume assistance, job search tips, and on-the-spot orientations for their free employment training and job placement programs.
TODAY
2-4pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor
This Week at the Library, join the literary lounge 📚
Plan your visits at the link in our bio.
All Santa Monica Public Libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. We are always available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, eAudioboooks, music, movies, and more!
Summer Water Safety 💦
Longfellow the Whale and staff from the Santa Monica Swim Center share tips on how to stay safe around the water this summer. Limited space; free tickets available 30 minutes before program. For families.
Sat, Jul 6 | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Pico Branch, The Annex
June Dump 🌈💚🎉📚☀️🧡
This Week at the Library, it's a new month full of summer fun! ☀️
Visit the link in our bio to plan your visits.
Need your legal questions answered?
Stop by the LA Law Library office hours to speak with a legal research specialist tomorrow, Thur, June 27, 2 - 6 pm at the Main Library.
LA Law Library legal research specialists are not attorneys. They cannot provide legal advice, help fill out forms, or interpret the law.
Ten years of Pico Branch 💚🧡
Join the celebration this Saturday, June 29 from 11 am to 2 pm.
This Week at the Library, it's the Pico Branch Library's 10th Anniversary! 💚🧡
Plan your Library visits at the link in our bio.
Did You Know? AMHS edition
Intro to Ukulele 🎵
Steve Rose, longtime ukulele instructor at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, teaches you a few chords and basic strums to start you on your ukulele journey. For adults and teens.
Sat, June 22 | 2 - 3:15 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
All Santa Monica Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth, Freedom Day. We are still available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, eAudioboooks, music, movies, and more!
Decoden Design (^◡^)
Personalize a trinket box or claw hair clip in Decoden, a Japanese style of decorating with faux frosting and kawaii charms. All materials will be provided.
For ages 12-18.
Tue, June 25 | 4-5 pm | Main Library, Youth Activity Room
Pride Pop-up Library 🏳️🌈📚🏳️⚧️
Celebrate your freedom to read & show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community! We’ll have FREE BOOKS for all ages, crafts & a storytime.
Sat, 6/22 | 2 - 6 pm | 3rd St Promenade
This Week at the Library, we are enjoying all the summer fun!
Visit the link in our bio to view the June Calendar of Events.
Rampage & the LA Rams Cheerleaders join the summer reading challenge!
Meet the LA Rams cheerleaders and mascot, Rampage, at the Main library on Monday, June 17 10am-12pm. Families are invited to wear their favorite blue and gold Rams gear, take pictures with Rampage and the LA Rams cheerleaders, then signup for the Summer Reading Program.
A book signing by Rampage will follow, while supplies last.
Let’s celebrate 10 years together! 🎉🧡💚
We invite the Pico Neighborhood and SMPL community to be a part of our interactive mural. Coloring open to all ages 😁
Adults can join in on the summer reading fun! ☀️📚🌴😎
This year we join Los Angeles County’s inaugural “One Book, One County” program. Register for the adult summer reading challenge at smpl.beanstack.org or visit the link in our bio. Pick up your copy of L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon at the Main Library, Pico Branch or Montana Branch, while supplies last.
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