Events

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

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.

Discover the joy of social reading at the Literary Lounge; a space for bibliophiles to bond over books, with music and refreshments. Bring your own book or choose one from a collection of staff favorites.Supported by the Friends of the…

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.

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.

In this workshop, screenwriter Pam Falk shares insider secrets for crafting compelling pitches, including developing the perfect logline--the essential hook that can make or break your project in Hollywood's competitive landscape.

NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets virtually at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. This book group discusses domestic and international titles in the…

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 create hand-spun yarn from a spindle and wool! Feel free to participate or observe this meditative process. Space and supplies are limited and available on a…

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.

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.