Santa Monica Public Library
@smpubliclibrary.bsky.social
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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Congratulations to our patron Kaitlin, one of three winners of a $100 gift card to a local business for completing our Community Mapping Survey!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey!
Learn more here: www.santamonica.gov/topic-explai...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey!
Learn more here: www.santamonica.gov/topic-explai...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Congratulations to our patron Kaitlin, one of three winners of a $100 gift card to a local business for completing our Community Mapping Survey!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey!
Learn more here: www.santamonica.gov/topic-explai...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey!
Learn more here: www.santamonica.gov/topic-explai...
📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!
New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!
New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
There’s still time to apply for the honor of serving as the next Poet Laureate!
The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community.
Apply by November 30, 2025: www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community.
Apply by November 30, 2025: www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
There’s still time to apply for the honor of serving as the next Poet Laureate!
The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community.
Apply by November 30, 2025: www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community.
Apply by November 30, 2025: www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
Thank You to Santa Monica Conservancy! 🥰
Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.
Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Thank You to Santa Monica Conservancy! 🥰
Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.
Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.
There is still time to apply to become the next Poet Laureate of @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social
Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025.
For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy
Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025.
For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
There is still time to apply to become the next Poet Laureate of @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social
Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025.
For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy
Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025.
For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy
Join us for a screening of the documentary "MAKE A CIRCLE," a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for a childcare system in crisis. Panel discussion follows.
Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Join us for a screening of the documentary "MAKE A CIRCLE," a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for a childcare system in crisis. Panel discussion follows.
Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨
Plan your library visits:
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Plan your library visits:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨
Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw
Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw
New Adult Manga Collection at the Main Library!
Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.
We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.
Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.
We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New Adult Manga Collection at the Main Library!
Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.
We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.
Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.
We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.
Sound Bath for a Calm Holiday Season 🧘♀️
This grounding, 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, soothe your nervous system, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease.
Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room
This grounding, 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, soothe your nervous system, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease.
Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Sound Bath for a Calm Holiday Season 🧘♀️
This grounding, 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, soothe your nervous system, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease.
Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room
This grounding, 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, soothe your nervous system, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease.
Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room
Santa Monica Poet Laureate 2026 - 2028!
The @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.
www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
The @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.
www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Santa Monica Poet Laureate 2026 - 2028!
The @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.
www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
The @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.
www.santamonica.gov/programs/poe...
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Cruising J-Town: Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles
Professor/Writer/DJ Oliver Wang goes behind the wheel of the Nikkei community for his new book, Cruising J-Town. A book sale and signing follow.
Monday, November 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
Professor/Writer/DJ Oliver Wang goes behind the wheel of the Nikkei community for his new book, Cruising J-Town. A book sale and signing follow.
Monday, November 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Cruising J-Town: Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles
Professor/Writer/DJ Oliver Wang goes behind the wheel of the Nikkei community for his new book, Cruising J-Town. A book sale and signing follow.
Monday, November 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
Professor/Writer/DJ Oliver Wang goes behind the wheel of the Nikkei community for his new book, Cruising J-Town. A book sale and signing follow.
Monday, November 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
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
Ocean Park Branch Historical Tour & Discussion
Festive Open House from Noon – 8 p.m. Join a discussion and tour of our historic Carnegie Library with Dr. Kenneth Breisch, at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room & Exterior
Festive Open House from Noon – 8 p.m. Join a discussion and tour of our historic Carnegie Library with Dr. Kenneth Breisch, at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room & Exterior
October 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Ocean Park Branch Historical Tour & Discussion
Festive Open House from Noon – 8 p.m. Join a discussion and tour of our historic Carnegie Library with Dr. Kenneth Breisch, at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room & Exterior
Festive Open House from Noon – 8 p.m. Join a discussion and tour of our historic Carnegie Library with Dr. Kenneth Breisch, at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room & Exterior
It's National Friends of the Library Week (October 19 - 25)!
We thank our wonderful Friends of SMPL group for their unwavering support and dedication. Their generosity and advocacy help our programs, collections, and community connections thrive every day.
We thank our wonderful Friends of SMPL group for their unwavering support and dedication. Their generosity and advocacy help our programs, collections, and community connections thrive every day.
October 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It's National Friends of the Library Week (October 19 - 25)!
We thank our wonderful Friends of SMPL group for their unwavering support and dedication. Their generosity and advocacy help our programs, collections, and community connections thrive every day.
We thank our wonderful Friends of SMPL group for their unwavering support and dedication. Their generosity and advocacy help our programs, collections, and community connections thrive every day.
Teen Decoden: Halloween Edition 👻
Join us for some very special Halloween-themed Decoden fun! Other Halloween-related treats and games will be available. For ages 13 - 18.
Event supported by the Friends of SMPL.
Tuesday, October 28 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Library, Youth Activity Room
Join us for some very special Halloween-themed Decoden fun! Other Halloween-related treats and games will be available. For ages 13 - 18.
Event supported by the Friends of SMPL.
Tuesday, October 28 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Library, Youth Activity Room
October 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Teen Decoden: Halloween Edition 👻
Join us for some very special Halloween-themed Decoden fun! Other Halloween-related treats and games will be available. For ages 13 - 18.
Event supported by the Friends of SMPL.
Tuesday, October 28 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Library, Youth Activity Room
Join us for some very special Halloween-themed Decoden fun! Other Halloween-related treats and games will be available. For ages 13 - 18.
Event supported by the Friends of SMPL.
Tuesday, October 28 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Library, Youth Activity Room
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. 🎃
It's National Reading Group Month! 🤓
Thinking of starting your own book club? Check out one of our Book Group in a Box kits and let SMPL help. Each kit contains everything your book group needs - 9 copies of a title, discussion questions, and more.
Thinking of starting your own book club? Check out one of our Book Group in a Box kits and let SMPL help. Each kit contains everything your book group needs - 9 copies of a title, discussion questions, and more.
October 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It's National Reading Group Month! 🤓
Thinking of starting your own book club? Check out one of our Book Group in a Box kits and let SMPL help. Each kit contains everything your book group needs - 9 copies of a title, discussion questions, and more.
Thinking of starting your own book club? Check out one of our Book Group in a Box kits and let SMPL help. Each kit contains everything your book group needs - 9 copies of a title, discussion questions, and more.
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 😁
Become @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social next Poet Laureate!
The Poet Laureate Program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica.
Application deadline is November 30, 2025: ow.ly/YCsC50XaIEx
The Poet Laureate Program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica.
Application deadline is November 30, 2025: ow.ly/YCsC50XaIEx
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Become @cityofsantamonica.bsky.social next Poet Laureate!
The Poet Laureate Program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica.
Application deadline is November 30, 2025: ow.ly/YCsC50XaIEx
The Poet Laureate Program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica.
Application deadline is November 30, 2025: ow.ly/YCsC50XaIEx
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.
Check out these staff picks for Hispanic Heritage Month 🌹
Share your recommendations in the comments 😁
Share your recommendations in the comments 😁
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Check out these staff picks for Hispanic Heritage Month 🌹
Share your recommendations in the comments 😁
Share your recommendations in the comments 😁
RM of BTS says you should Read Banned Books! 📚💜
#BannedBooksWeek highlights the freedom to read, the importance of diverse stories, and raises awareness about ongoing challenges libraries face in protecting that right.
Banned & Challenged Books list: smpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#BannedBooksWeek highlights the freedom to read, the importance of diverse stories, and raises awareness about ongoing challenges libraries face in protecting that right.
Banned & Challenged Books list: smpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
October 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
RM of BTS says you should Read Banned Books! 📚💜
#BannedBooksWeek highlights the freedom to read, the importance of diverse stories, and raises awareness about ongoing challenges libraries face in protecting that right.
Banned & Challenged Books list: smpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#BannedBooksWeek highlights the freedom to read, the importance of diverse stories, and raises awareness about ongoing challenges libraries face in protecting that right.
Banned & Challenged Books list: smpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Today's the last day to take the Community Mapping survey!
Help us in mapping our library's future. Patrons who share their email address upon completing the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local business.
ow.ly/iXtB50X4Fwc
Help us in mapping our library's future. Patrons who share their email address upon completing the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local business.
ow.ly/iXtB50X4Fwc
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today's the last day to take the Community Mapping survey!
Help us in mapping our library's future. Patrons who share their email address upon completing the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local business.
ow.ly/iXtB50X4Fwc
Help us in mapping our library's future. Patrons who share their email address upon completing the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local business.
ow.ly/iXtB50X4Fwc
Banned Books Week Trivia Night 🚫📚
Flex your literary knowledge with a pub-style trivia competition! Compete to win prizes and raise awareness about book bans. Drinks and food not included.
Tuesday, October 7 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Solidarity Restaurant, 1414 Lincoln Blvd
Flex your literary knowledge with a pub-style trivia competition! Compete to win prizes and raise awareness about book bans. Drinks and food not included.
Tuesday, October 7 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Solidarity Restaurant, 1414 Lincoln Blvd
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Banned Books Week Trivia Night 🚫📚
Flex your literary knowledge with a pub-style trivia competition! Compete to win prizes and raise awareness about book bans. Drinks and food not included.
Tuesday, October 7 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Solidarity Restaurant, 1414 Lincoln Blvd
Flex your literary knowledge with a pub-style trivia competition! Compete to win prizes and raise awareness about book bans. Drinks and food not included.
Tuesday, October 7 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Solidarity Restaurant, 1414 Lincoln Blvd