This new community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The group discusses popular fiction titles. Titles include: October 7, 2026: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler November 4, 2026: Jame s by Percival Everett December 2, 2026: The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell
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Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages 0 - walking.
Come explore the limits of your building imagination or try out one of our suggested builds. All materials provided. For ages 18 months - 11 years old.
Meet virtually with a University of California, Davis transfer representative to learn about transfer requirements and admissions information from College of San Mateo to UC Davis. Virtual Appointments can be made by using the Registration Link below. In addition to scheduling a virtual appointment with the UC Davis Tr…
Meet virtually with a UCLA transfer representative to learn about transfer requirements and admissions information from College of San Mateo to UCLA. Virtual Appointments can be made by using the Registration Link below. In addition to scheduling a virtual appointment with the UCLA Transfer representative, you can regi…
Compete against other Trainers in the Pokémon Trading Card Game or play other Pokémon-themed games. Please leave personal Pokémon cards at home. For ages 5 - 11.
This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.
Drop in and work on your developing reading skills in a supportive environment. Join us for literacy games, activities, and one-on-one reading practice with our interns. Make sure you check out library books to continue practicing at home! Open to children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups. After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the company of other children and caregivers.
Santa Monica Public Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community parents and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment.
This fun and engaging weekly series of stories, songs, and rhymes travels to different library locations. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages walking - 3 years.
Santa Monica Public Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community parents and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment.
Volunteer tutors provide help with reading documents or written tasks, using mobile devices, navigating government websites, filling out forms, using email, writing resumes and more. Assistance provided on a drop-in, first arrival basis.
