Events
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Sing along with the Lyric Chorus as they celebrate summer with a performance of favorite Broadway tunes. The Chorus was founded over 50 years ago and is led by conductor Tom Gerhold.
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It’s the Main Library’s 20th birthday, and you’re invited to the special summer reading party! Let’s celebrate with cupcakes, a magic show by David Skale, balloon twisting, and other fun activities. Learn how to sign up and discover what…
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Join us at the Pride on the Promenade Festival for an LGBTQIA+ themed pop-up library! We'll have free books for readers of all ages, Rainbow Storytime for children and families, Pride Crafts, and more.
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Young adult books with central or prominent LGBTQIA+ characters are among the most banned books in school and public libraries across the US. Meet a few of the authors proudly pushing against that tide, including Rex Ogle, C.B. Lee, and…
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Award-winning local sensations Andrew and Polly bring an outdoor family concert to get you dancing, swaying, and singing along to start your weekend right! For families.
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When an asteroid hurls dinosaurs into outer space, a brave dino named Sammy races to save his friends! HeyHey Entertainment presents their energetic, silly, and sometimes loud adventure to the library! For ages 2 - 10.
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Join us for games and snacks at teen game night. Be prepared to take over the world in Unstable Unicorns or Settlers of Catan and many others. For ages 13 - 18.
Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
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Ever wonder how they twist balloons into animals? 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 p.m. For…
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Explore the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and learn about reflection, refraction, surface tension, and many other soap bubble properties with a grand finale!…
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Get ready for a blast of comedy, music, and high-energy fun with guitar sing-a-longs, dancing, and live drumming with Professor Party! Space is limited; free tickets available at 2 p.m. For families.
Supported by the Friends of the Santa…
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Join SoCal poet Maurya Simon for a reading from her twelfth volume of poetry. The Blue Bridge holds space for the grief of human and environmental loss while celebrating the diversity and resilience of women, family, and nature.
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Bestselling authors Maurene Goo and Robin Benwayr discuss their transition to the new adult market with their latest novels. A book sale and signing follow.
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Hang out, enjoy themed refreshments, and watch Project Hail Mary with other teens. This movie was selected by our Teen Leadership Council. For ages 13 - 18.
Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
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Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a pajama story time and leave them for a night of fun in the library! Return the next day to pick up your animal friend and a photo album filled with pictures of your toy’s nighttime adventures. For…
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Author Danny Goldberg discusses his latest book, Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles, the dramatic and captivating story of the unlikely coalition that formed in the wake of the Rodney…