Santa Monica Public Library

Santa Monica Public Library Welcome to the best library on the West Coast! We provide access to free books, programs, and digital resources for the community.

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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This Week at the Library, enjoy the perfect library playdate!Plan your library visits:https://ow.ly/xR9850Z5OCK
05/31/2026

This Week at the Library, enjoy the perfect library playdate!

Plan your library visits:
https://ow.ly/xR9850Z5OCK

One Book, One Coast with George TakeiThe One Book, One Coast program concludes with a free author talk and book signing ...
05/30/2026

One Book, One Coast with George Takei

The One Book, One Coast program concludes with a free author talk and book signing featuring George Takei at the East Los Angeles Library, with a livestream available via Zoom.

For more info about this event organized by LA County Library, visit https://ow.ly/xQgL50Z5iZz

Sunday, May 31 | 2 p.m. | East Los Angeles Library (LA County Library)

Community Discount Program Partner Highlight: Junior CookiesLocated at 2726 Main St., Junior Cookies serves handmade coo...
05/28/2026

Community Discount Program Partner Highlight: Junior Cookies

Located at 2726 Main St., Junior Cookies serves handmade cookies with the finest ingredients.

Show your SMPL card and get two complimentary chocolate chip cookies with any purchase when you sign up for the Junior Cookies Loyalty Program.

Ocean Park Book Group 📘This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person on the first Wednesday of the m...
05/27/2026

Ocean Park Book Group 📘

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person on the first Wednesday of the month. The group discusses popular fiction titles.

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.

Upcoming titles:
July 8: "Trust" by Hernan Diaz
August 5: "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich

Wednesday, June 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch

All Santa Monica Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026.We're always available 24/7 at smpl.org. G...
05/25/2026

All Santa Monica Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026.

We're always available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies & more!

This Week at the Library, discover all the digital resources your SMPL card unlocks!Plan your library visits:https://ow....
05/24/2026

This Week at the Library, discover all the digital resources your SMPL card unlocks!

Plan your library visits:
https://ow.ly/pikR50Z309p

UCLA American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative PresentationThe American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative promotes screen...
05/23/2026

UCLA American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Presentation

The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative promotes screening for people at high risk of lung cancer. This workshop raises awareness about early detection and encourages eligible individuals to get screened.

Saturday, May 30 | 11 a.m. - Noon | Pico Branch, The Annex

Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop 🎸Discover the history of one of Santa Monica’s most beloved landmarks. This special program...
05/22/2026

Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop 🎸

Discover the history of one of Santa Monica’s most beloved landmarks. This special program features a slide-show presentation of Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop: Santa Monica’s Legendary Music Venue, which explores the shop’s remarkable legacy, the music that has filled its stage, and the unique business model that has helped it thrive for decades. Musicians Mitch Greenhill and Fred Sokolow share personal stories about McCabe’s and perform live music during the event, bringing its vibrant history to life. A book sale and signing follow.

Saturday, May 30 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Pico Branch, Amphitheater

LA Law Library Office HoursNeed your legal questions answered? Want to learn more about the law or prepare to go to cour...
05/22/2026

LA Law Library Office Hours

Need your legal questions answered? Want to learn more about the law or prepare to go to court? An LA Law Library legal research specialist can help!

Assistance provided on a first arrival, drop-in basis; no appointment necessary. Legal research specialists are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, help fill out forms or interpret the law.

For more information about the LA Law Library see lalawlibrary.org.

Thursday, May 28 | 2- 6 p.m. | Main Library, Lobby

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601 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
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