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
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Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library
@FriendsOfSMPL
Join a community of fellow library lovers whose generosity supports programming that inspires people of all ages to read, learn, create and connect.
Santa Monica, CA Katılım Eylül 2019
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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-online-…
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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-in…
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The bookstore will also be closed during this time. Stop by before to get your holiday shopping done 📚
Santa Monica Public Library@SMPublicLibrary
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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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-…
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📢 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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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 Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service@SMBigBlueBus
📚✨ 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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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/list/displa…
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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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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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting the Friends Bookstore ✨
Find a new read or listen. It’s the best way to start a new week!
#FriendsOfSMPL #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Fourth Wing spotted at the Bookstore 🫠
What’s your favorite quote?
We’re currently obsessed with:
“There’s nowhere in existence you could go that I wouldn’t find you, Violence.”
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