Events
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Experience Son Jarocho, an Afro-Indigenous musical tradition from Veracruz, Mexico, performed by the El Sereno-based collective, Son del Sereno. Enjoy the musicians’ live performance, followed by a 20-minute Q&A with the artists on the…
An ongoing series of citizenship classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. The classes help students study the 100 civics questions, practice the dictations, review the citizenship application, and prepare for the interview.
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Santa Monica Public Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community…
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This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.
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This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.
Volunteer tutors provide help with reading documents or written tasks, using mobile devices, navigating government websites, filling out forms, using email, writing resumes and more. Assistance provided on a drop-in, first arrival basis.
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Santa Monica Public Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community…
Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages 0 - walking.
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Join the adventure for one-shot sessions with characters you created or pick up a ready-made character for the day's journey! All materials provided. For ages 9 - 14.Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
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Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, y canciones en español. Para edades de 2 a 5 años. Tema especial: Seguridad en el agua
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Volunteer tutors provide help with reading documents or written tasks, using mobile devices, navigating government websites, filling out forms, using email, writing resumes and more. Assistance provided on a drop-in, first arrival basis.
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Get together with other Pokémon trainers and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Beginners are welcome and can play other Pokémon-themed games. Please leave personal Pokémon cards at home. For ages 5 - 11.
Supported by the Friends of the…
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Conversations around body safety should happen in every family and can be done with ease and without fear or discomfort. Learn how you can start this conversation with your child today. Presented on Zoom by Stuart House/UCLA-Santa Monica…
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Join us for a discussion of the 2026 Santa Monica Reads book selection, What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. All ages are welcome.Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
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Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
This community-led, book discussion group meets virtually at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. This book discusses a wide range of books, chosen by the members.
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Trained volunteers from Haven Neighborhood Services provide free tax preparation assistance. The VITA Grant program is an IRS initiative that supports free tax preparation services for the underserved. This service helps low- to…
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Discover how to start seeds for popular summer edibles and flowers, then put your knowledge into practice with a hands-on seed-starting and seedling pot-up activity. This special event marks the official relaunch of the SMPL Seed Library.
An ongoing series of citizenship classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. The classes help students study the 100 civics questions, practice the dictations, review the citizenship application, and prepare for the interview.
Classes…
