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Welcome to the best library on the West Coast! We provide access to free books, programs, and digital resources for the community.

📣 There will be no Adult Education Center classes this week. The Citizenship Class, ESL Multi-level High Conversation, and ESL Multi-level Low Conversation classes will take a break this week. Classes will resume next week on December 1.

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. 📣 There will be no Adult Education Center classes this week.

The Citizenship Class, ESL Multi-level High Conversation, and ESL Multi-level Low Conversation classes will take a break this week. Classes will resume next week on December 1.

This Week at the Library, be sure to stock up on your favorite books! Plan your library visits: ow.ly/aGPa50Xuj78

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SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, be sure to stock up on your favorite books!

Plan your library visits:
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SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, be sure to stock up on your favorite books!

Plan your library visits:
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SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, be sure to stock up on your favorite books!

Plan your library visits:
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Congratulations to our patron Kaitlin, one of three winners of a $100 gift card to a local business for completing our Community Mapping Survey! Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey! Learn more here: santamonica.gov/topic-explaine…

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Congratulations to our patron Kaitlin, one of three winners of a $100 gift card to a local business for completing our Community Mapping Survey!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey!

Learn more here: santamonica.gov/topic-explaine…

📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out! New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. 📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!

New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. 📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!

New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. 📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!

New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. 📢 Bike Repair (Read, Engage, Discover) Kits are now available for check out!

New RED Kits include a Bike Tool Brake, Bike Tool Flat Tire, Bike Tool Drivetrain & Miscellaneous, Bike Tool Chain, and a Bike Tool Bicycle Pump. Try them out today and keep rolling.

There’s still time to apply for the honor of serving as the next Poet Laureate! The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @santamonicacity diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community. Apply by November 30, 2025: santamonica.gov/programs/poet-…

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. There’s still time to apply for the honor of serving as the next Poet Laureate!

The Poet Laureate program fosters new writing that reflects @santamonicacity diversity, and strengthens arts education across the community. 

Apply by November 30, 2025: santamonica.gov/programs/poet-…

New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg celebrates the book launch of his gritty new thriller, "Only Way Out," with fellow author Liska Jacobs. A book sale and signing follow. Monday, November 24 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg celebrates the book launch of his gritty new thriller, "Only Way Out," with fellow author Liska Jacobs. A book sale and signing follow.

Monday, November 24 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg celebrates the book launch of his gritty new thriller, "Only Way Out," with fellow author Liska Jacobs. A book sale and signing follow.

Monday, November 24 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Main Library, Multipurpose Room

Youth patrons and their families were invited to read aloud to the lovable Roger, the canine half of Santa Monica Fire Department’s K-9 Peer Support Program! Save the date for our next Read with Roger event: Friday, December 5, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Ocean Park Branch.

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Youth patrons and their families were invited to read aloud to the lovable Roger, the canine half of Santa Monica Fire Department’s K-9 Peer Support Program! 

Save the date for our next Read with Roger event: Friday, December 5, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Ocean Park Branch.
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Youth patrons and their families were invited to read aloud to the lovable Roger, the canine half of Santa Monica Fire Department’s K-9 Peer Support Program! 

Save the date for our next Read with Roger event: Friday, December 5, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Ocean Park Branch.

Thank You to Santa Monica Conservancy! 🥰 Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Thank You to Santa Monica Conservancy! 🥰

Each year, they recognize people and projects that are preserving the stories and historic places that shape Santa Monica’s future. We're honored that our Family Oral History RED Kit has received the Community History Award.

There is still time to apply to become the next Poet Laureate of @santamonicacity Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025. For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. There is still time to apply to become the next Poet Laureate of @santamonicacity

Santa Monica residents who are 18+ and interested in serving may nominate themselves by completing the online application by November 30, 2025.

For more information, visit: ow.ly/J6o850XaIEy

All Santa Monica Public Libraries are closed Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We are available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more! #SMPublicLibrary #Libby #Hoopla #PressReader #MangoLanguages

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. All Santa Monica Public Libraries are closed Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We are available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more!

#SMPublicLibrary #Libby #Hoopla #PressReader #MangoLanguages

Join us for a screening of the documentary "MAKE A CIRCLE," a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for a childcare system in crisis. Panel discussion follows. Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Join us for a screening of the documentary "MAKE A CIRCLE," a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for a childcare system in crisis. Panel discussion follows.

Monday, November 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium

Get ready to kickstart your holiday job search in Santa Monica! Join JVS SoCal and the @santamonicacity this Thursday at Virginia Avenue Park for the ultimate job fair experience. Learn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/santa-monica…

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Santa Monica Holiday Job Fair

Get ready to kickstart your holiday job search in Santa Monica! Join us at Virginia Avenue Park for the ultimate job fair experience.


This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨ Plan your library visits: ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨

Plan your library visits:
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SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨

Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨

Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, wash away your stress at the sound bath event ✨

Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/O2x550XoOnw

New Adult Manga Collection at the Main Library! Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times. We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. New Adult Manga Collection at the Main Library!

Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.

We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. New Adult Manga Collection at the Main Library!

Located on the first floor, this new collection offers a range of popular titles you can check out for 4 weeks and renew up to 3 times.

We also offer a Teen Manga Collection at the Main Library, Montana Branch, and Pico Branch.

Sound Bath for a Calm Holiday Season 🧘‍♀️ This 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease. Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Sound Bath for a Calm Holiday Season 🧘‍♀️

This 45-minute sound bath will wash away stress, and leave you feeling ready to move through the season with peace, presence, and ease.

Wednesday, November 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room

Santa Monica Poet Laureate 2026 - 2028! The @santamonicacity Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025. santamonica.gov/programs/poet-…

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Santa Monica Poet Laureate 2026 - 2028!

The @santamonicacity Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.

santamonica.gov/programs/poet-…
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Santa Monica Poet Laureate 2026 - 2028!

The @santamonicacity Poet Laureate program seeks to highlight the literary arts, support the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica. Apply by November 30, 2025.

santamonica.gov/programs/poet-…

This Week at the Library, celebrate Children's Book Week and the start of Native American Heritage Month. Plan your library visits: ow.ly/mccE50XlfRN

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, celebrate Children's Book Week and the start of Native American Heritage Month.

Plan your library visits: ow.ly/mccE50XlfRN
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, celebrate Children's Book Week and the start of Native American Heritage Month.

Plan your library visits: ow.ly/mccE50XlfRN
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, celebrate Children's Book Week and the start of Native American Heritage Month.

Plan your library visits: ow.ly/mccE50XlfRN
SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. This Week at the Library, celebrate Children's Book Week and the start of Native American Heritage Month.

Plan your library visits: ow.ly/mccE50XlfRN

Classical Guitar Solo Showcase with Andre Giraldo 🎸 Experience the history and beauty through music selections that highlight Spanish guitar composers through the centuries. Saturday, November 8 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Pico Branch, Amphitheater

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Classical Guitar Solo Showcase with Andre Giraldo 🎸

Experience the history and beauty through music selections that highlight Spanish guitar composers through the centuries.

Saturday, November 8 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Pico Branch, Amphitheater

Native American Heritage Month Film Screening: “The Exiles” (1961) This film chronicles a day in the life of a group of 20-something Native Americans who left reservation life to live in Los Angeles. Runtime: 72 min. Thursday, November 6 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex

SMPublicLibrary's tweet image. Native American Heritage Month Film Screening: “The Exiles” (1961)

This film chronicles a day in the life of a group of 20-something Native Americans who left reservation life to live in Los Angeles. Runtime: 72 min.

Thursday, November 6 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Pico Branch, The Annex

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