Events

Santa Monica Public Library's Summer Reading Program is designed to combat the “summer slide,” helping youth maintain and build their reading and learning skills during the school break. Open to kids, teens, and adults, the program offers…

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.

Come explore the limits of your building imagination or try out one of our suggested builds. All materials provided. For ages 18 months - 11 years old.

The Daughter's Tale by Armando Lucas Corre

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Montana Branch. This book group discusses a mix of fiction and nonfiction…

The Greatest Showman (2017)

Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with this exuberant musical based on the life of legendary circus impresario P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman. Stick around after for a bit of Barnum and circus-themed…

The Friend by Sigrid Nuñez

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets virtually at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. This book group discusses prize-winning fiction titles.

Volunteers from the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild teach you how to spin yarn using a spindle and wool and demonstrate yarn-making on a spinning wheel. Attendees are welcome to drop-in any time during the event for a yarn spinning…

Storytime with interactive books, songs, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.

Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages 0 - walking.

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

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.

This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages 3 - 5.

This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages 3 - 5.

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.

Tips and tricks to protect yourself from scams when working or playing online.

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. Ages 9 - 14.Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.

A LA Law Library legal research specialist helps patrons find answers to legal questions, learn about the law, or prepare to go to court.

Legal research specialists are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, help fill out forms, or…

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.

Learn the science behind how ice cream is made and then make your own creation to enjoy! All materials provided. Space is limited; free tickets available at 2:30 p.m. For ages 5 - 11.Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public…

Storytime with interactive books, songs, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.