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This Week at the Library, don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program!
Plan your library visits:
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Read, Engage, Discover (RED) Kit Highlight: Walking in LA
Adventure is around the corner, explore some of the local areas best appreciated on foot. This kit is perfect for a summer outing to get a fresh look at this wonderful city.
Place a hold or check out a RED Kit!
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Family Concert with Andrew and Polly
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.
Saturday, June 20 | 11 a.m. - Noon | Pico Branch, Amphitheater
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Montana Branch Book Group
This monthly book group meets in person on the third Thursday of the month and discusses a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles.
"The Passenger" by Cormac McCarthy
Thursday, June 18 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Montana Branch, Community Room
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It's California State Parks Week (June 10-14, 2026)!
This annual event celebrates the amazing diversity of California’s State Park System.
Celebrate by checking out a CA State Park Pass from the Library and while you're at it, grab a book to enjoy outdoors.
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Pride Month YA Author Panel
Meet LGBTQIA authors, Rex Ogle, C.B. Lee, and Georgia K. Boone, who are proudly pushing against that tide of LGBTQIA book bans. A book sale and signing follow.
Thursday, June 18 | 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch, Community Room
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Community Discount Program Partner Highlight: Dr. T House
Located at 1709 Pico Blvd, Dr. T House serves hand-crafted Taiwanese tea, matcha coffee, smoothies, and desserts.
Show your SMPL card and get 15% off all drinks or a free extra topping.
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This Week at the Library, let's get ready for the Summer Reading Program!
Plan your library visits:
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Pride on the Promenade Pop-Up Library
Join us at the Pride on the Promenade Festival for an LGBTQIA themed pop-up library! We'll have free books, Rainbow Storytime, Pride Crafts, and more.
Supported by @friendsofsmpl
Saturday, June 13 | Noon - 4 p.m. | Third Street Promenade
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party
It’s the Main Library’s 20th birthday! Let’s celebrate with a magic show by David Skale and sign up for our Summer Reading Program. For families.
Supported by @friendsofsmpl
Saturday, June 13 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Main Library
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Welcoming the Summer: The Lyric Chorus of Santa Monica Emeritus College
Sing along to favorite Broadway tunes. The Chorus was founded over 50 years ago and is led by conductor Tom Gerhold.
Thursday, June 11 | 11 a.m. - Noon | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
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What is your Pride Month Read?
Check out more books from our Staff Picks: smpl.bibliocommons.com/explo…
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Computer Classes Open Lab 💻
Build computer skills at your own pace through guided online lessons. Support is available if needed.
Thursday, June 11 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Main Library, Computer Classroom
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Do you want the library tour? 📚✨
Video by our teen volunteers.
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This Week at the Library, enjoy the perfect library playdate!
Plan your library visits:
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One Book, One Coast concludes with a free author talk and book signing featuring George Takei. A livestream will be available via Zoom.
This event is organized by LA County Library: ow.ly/FCvz50Z5iZL
Sunday, May 31 | 2 p.m. | East Los Angeles Library (LA County Library)
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Enjoy some library fun content.
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Community Discount Program Partner Highlight: Junior Cookies
Serving handmade cookies with the finest ingredients. Show your SMPL card and get two complimentary chocolate chip cookies with any purchase when you sign up for the Junior Cookies Loyalty Program.
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Ocean Park Book Group 📘
This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person on the first Wednesday of the month. The group discusses popular fiction titles.
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.
Wednesday, June 3 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Ocean Park Branch
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All Santa Monica Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026.
We're always available 24/7 at smpl.org. Get eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music, movies & more!
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