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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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.
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...