Events Dec 1–Jan 1.
📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Fairview Branch
Fairview’s annual tradition returns! Stop in all day to meet staff, enjoy treats, and family-friendly activities. From 4-6:30 p.m., kids and teens (ages 0 – 17) are invited to “shop” for four free books for loved ones, then wrap them up to share for the holidays. Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.
Details Official page ↗📍 Downtown Long Beach · Long Beach & Southeast LA · Terrace Theater Plaza
12th annual free Downtown Long Beach Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, December 7, 2026, 5–8 p.m. at Terrace Theater Plaza, with fireworks, live performances, Santa photos, and a toy drive. Free tickets required.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
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.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
Michèle Bornheim of End of Life Choices California, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, shares a mindful but frank presentation about advanced care decisions, end-of-life options, and navigating these tough conversations with loved ones.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Fairview Branch
A workshop with Financial Representative Fabrizzia Kaiser Soto on how to prepare for long retirement and how to protect your paycheck from rising costs and unexpected expenses. Q&A to follow. Open to everyone.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Ocean Park Branch
Want to try a fun new craft? This month at Ocean Park, create your own junk journal! We’ll provide a journal and materials to decorate with, feel free to bring your own journal and favorite creative treasures. For ages 12–18.
Details Official page ↗📍 Los Angeles · Downtown & Central LA · Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151)
String Concerto Finals — listed on the official USC Event Calendar calendar.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Pico Branch
Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, y canciones en español. Para edades de 2 a 5 años.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
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.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Pico Branch
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.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Pico Branch
Join us for a collaborative sewing space where you can work on personal projects, share ideas, and learn alongside others. An experienced seamstress will be available to offer guidance, support, and helpful tips along the way. All skill levels are welcome. Participants must bring their own sewing machine and materials.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
An ongoing series of citizenship classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. The classes help students study the 100 civics questions, practice the dictations, review the citizenship application, and prepare for the interview. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment. Students must be eligible to become a U.S
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside
This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets virtually at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. The group discusses classic fiction titles. Titles include: September 12, 2026: The Ambassadors by Henry James October 10, 2026: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy November 14, 2026: Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson December 12, 2026: The Man Who Would Be Thursday by G.K. Chesterton
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Pico Branch
Join us for a morning of fun rhymes, songs, and stories performed in both English and Spanish! Storytime will be followed up with “Family Conversation Time.” Limited space. First come, first served. For ages walking to 3 years.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
Check out a "Human Book" for a 30-minute conversation that fosters deeper understanding across differences. Register at: tinyurl.com/4jv3zuvt . For more information, visit humanlibrary.org .
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
Decorate some tote bags using provided winter-themed stencils and fabric markers. Tote bags will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. For ages 6 and up.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Montana Branch
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.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Montana Branch
Teens and tweens are invited to discuss books, enjoy a fun craft, and spend time together. Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the Montana Branch while supplies last. For ages 12–17.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Montana Branch
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.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Main Library
Get in the holiday mood with the Lyric Chorus's Winter Concert. Their stirring arrangements of Broadway tunes and songs of the season are guaranteed to lift your spirits.
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Ocean Park Branch
This community-led, monthly book discussion group returns to in-person meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Ocean Park Branch. The book group discusses prize-winning fiction titles. Titles include: September 24, 2026: What We Can Know by Ian McEwan October 22, 2026: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann. November 19, 2026: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans December 17, 2026: The Disposs
Details Official page ↗📍 Santa Monica · Westside · Montana Branch
East of Eden by John Steinbeck This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets in person at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Montana Branch. This book group discusses a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles, often on topics chosen from current events. Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library. Titles include: August 20, 2026: 1776 by David McCullough Septem
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