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…

A comedy show, full of fart jokes and silliness, just for families. Presented by The Crow.

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.

Storytime with interactive books, songs, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages walking - 3 years.

Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages 0 - walking.

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.

Learn how to make a balloon animal (and flowers! And swords!), plus silly magic tricks and games, at the wackiest fun academy ever! Space is limited; free tickets available at 2:30 p.m. For ages 5 - 11.

Storytime with interactive books, songs, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages walking - 3 years.

Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages 0 - walking.

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.

Former The Simpsons and King of the Hill illustrator Carlos Nieto III teaches you how to design and draw comic characters from scratch. For ages 6 - 16.

Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, y canciones en español. Para edades de 2 a 5 años. Tema especial: Seguridad en el agua

Storytime with interactive books, songs, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages walking - 3 years.

Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; free tickets available. For ages 0 - walking.

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.

Gather around the campfire, enjoy a small treat, make a friendship bracelet, and read stories with our teen volunteers or with your friends and family. For families.Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.

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.