In the fall of 2025, the Santa Monica City Council approved funding to resort library hours, as part of its Realignment Plan.

SANTA MONICA - Neighborhood libraries are getting more time back on the calendar. Beginning July 6, the Fairview, Montana, and Ocean Park branch libraries will each offer four days of full-service ...

SANTA MONICA - Santa Monica Public Library will open registration June 13 for its 2026 Summer Reading Program, offering readers of all ages the chance to earn prizes while celebrating the Main Library ...

Three branches of the Santa Monica Public Library will expand to full hours starting Monday, July 6 after the City Council last fall approved funding. As part of the Realignment Plan, the Fairview ...

Like the thunderous feet of Santa Monicans hitting the pavement to get to the beach before it’s a swath of bodies and Birds, inspiration overtook Jeff Kaplan. In 2015, Kaplan, the reference services ...

In Santa Monica, we understand the importance of connection – whether it’s between community groups and neighbors or local businesses and customers. That’s why Santa Monica Public Library is proud to ...

SANTA MONICA (KABC) -- The Ocean Park Branch Library in Santa Monica is 100 years old, and all year the century-old public building is celebrating. Built in 1918, the Classic Revival building is one ...

The official kick off takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Main Library North Courtyard with a family-friendly party celebrating the Main Library’s 20th birthday. The celebration features ...