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It’s Take Action for Libraries Day! ✊
Today is a day to rally advocates to support libraries. Ways you canadvocate and support @smpubliclibrary:
-Become a friend or volunteer
-Make a donation or
-Stop by the Friends Bookstore
Let’s keep supporting our local libraries! 💖
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Thank you to all of our volunteers from those who help run the Friends Bookstore to those who coordinate author talks and more. We value all of your work!
It's National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25)!
Thank you to the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library (@friendsofsmpl), our Library Board, and our Literacy Program volunteers for your continued commitment and generosity.
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Thank you to Lily King and Maile Meloy for joining us!
It was a beautiful night and a very engaging conversation. We can’t wait to host you again 💕
Thank you to @bnsantamonica for being our book vendor for this event.
#FriendsOfSMPL
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
Career Online High School (COHS) 🎓
COHS offers adult students the opportunity to access their coursework anytime online and earn a fully accredited high school diploma and career certificate.
Learn more: santamonica.gov/career-onlin…
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
This Week at the Library, join a book group or learn something new!
Plan your library visits: ow.ly/yKZh50XUaLR
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉
To welcome 2026, and to thank you, we are having a special Book Sale.
All $5 books in the front room of the Bookstore will be $2 on the following dates:
Monday, January 5 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 8 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 | 12-3 p.m.
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One more day to get your holiday shopping done!
@SMPublicLibrary will have a Winter Closure (Monday, December 22, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026). The Bookstore will follow this closures as we are located inside of the Main Library.
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Lily King delves into her new novel, “Heart the Lover,” which explores topics of desire, friendship, loss and the lasting impact of first love.
Friday, January 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium
RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/lily-king-i…
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The bookstore will also be closed during this time. Stop by before to get your holiday shopping done 📚
10 Dec 2025
Access the Library 24/7 at smpl.org! ❄️
@santamonicacity Council approved an annual two-week Winter Closure, from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Pick up your holds and stock up on all your favorite reads by Saturday, December 20.
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
19 Nov 2025
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/poe…
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
20 Nov 2025
📢 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.
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
20 Oct 2025
This Week at the Library, we're celebrating National Friends of the Library Week and United Against Hate Week!
Plan your library visits: ow.ly/JbXf50Xf6NR
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So happy we could be a part of getting this Little Free Library out in our community!
📚✨ BIG news, book lovers! There’s a brand-new Free Little Library at the #BigBlueBus Little Blue Dog Run, for dog and book lovers on the move! 🚌
Whether you're waiting for your #BBB ride, or out for a walk with your pup, take a moment to enjoy the magic of community-powered reading. 💙
📖 Take one.
📕 Leave one.
📘 Share the love.
Check out what's available now, brought to you by the @friendsofsmpl!
📍1620 7th Street, Santa Monica
#FreeLittleLibrary #CommunityShelfie #LittleBlueDogRun #BooksOnTheGo @santamonicacity @SMPublicLibrary
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Grand opening, grand gesture! ❤️
Huge gratitude to Vons for their $5,000 gift to Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library! This is what community partnership looks like.
#FriendsOfSMPL #VonsSantaMonica #ReadLocal
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
7 Oct 2025
RM of BTS says you should Read Banned Books! 📚💜
#BannedBooksWeek highlights the freedom to read, the importance of diverse stories, and raises awareness about ongoing challenges libraries face in protecting that right.
Banned & Challenged Books list: smpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/li…
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
30 Sep 2025
Today's the last day to take the Community Mapping survey!
Help us in mapping our library's future. Patrons who share their email address upon completing the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to a local business.
ow.ly/iXtB50X4Fwc
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It’s the perfect day to fall into a new book ✨
We’re ready to welcome you every Saturday, 12 - 3 p.m.
#FriendsOfSMPL #FriendsBookstore #ReadLocal #ShopLocal #Bookstore #SustainableShopping #SantaMonica
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Calling all comic lovers 🙌🏾
The Friends Bookstore has comics with your name written all over it!
Remember, we are tax free and your purchase supports @smpubliclibrary, it’s a win win 🥳
#FriendsOfSMPL #FriendsBookstore #ShopLocal #ReadLocal #FriendsOfLibraries #SantaMonica
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It’s a beautiful day to stop by and discover what else we have beyond books.
We’re here every Monday, 12 - 3 p.m.
#FriendsOfSMPL #FriendsBookstore #ReadLocal
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library retweeted
21 Sep 2025
This Week at the Library, discover your library benefits by accessing our collection, kits, computers, and more 🤗
Plan your library visits:
ow.ly/LoTh50WZJRx
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