Events
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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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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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Celebrate National Poetry Month with Santa Monica’s new Poet Laureate! Join us for a special reception marking the beginning of their two-year term and help craft a community poem.
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SMPL celebrates its 12th annual partnership with YALLWEST, the young adult and middle grade book festival that brings almost 80 best-selling authors to Santa Monica every year. The fun begins with Fierce Friday, a preview event that…
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SMPL celebrates its 12th annual partnership with YALLWEST, the young adult and middle grade book festival that brings almost 80 best-selling authors to Santa Monica every year. Join us on Saturday at Samohi’s campus for a stacked line-up of…
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Celebrate reading and learning with a farm-themed day of live performances and family-friendly activities hosted by community organizations, including the Library. For families with children age 5 and under.
Supported by the Friends of the…

