santa monica public library

爱新觉罗恒晖

非常喜欢Santa Monica Public Library。图书馆距离商业步行街和海滩都不远，每次购物休闲后会溜达到图书馆看会儿书，给手机充电，再享受一下免费的无线网。图书馆的小庭院设有咖啡厅，供应饮料和午餐，所以你可以在这里安安静静地呆上一整天。周末图书馆开门的时间会和平时有所不同，去之前要上网看看。另外图书馆北面入口门厅总有免费的旧图书和DVD。强烈建议去图书馆的朋友顺便到隔壁的圣莫妮卡历史博物馆看看。博物馆很小，但是会然你对圣莫妮卡这个地方刮目相看的。

ineedjava

Because of the free internet and the significant amount of homeless that visit the main branch, the computer section can be quite 'ripe' as about 50 computers are crammed together with little fresh air. The facilities are beautiful, the cafe is really great...and the parking is the usual expensive for Santa Monica - the branch on Ocean Park is just too danged charming in the old building. The Montana branch is quiet and out of the way. All have a great selection of books, music, the main has great magazine selection and a large reading area just for that.

FrankS268

First time ever to visit a library during a vacation; very nice place; good format to read magazines, check Internet via wifi, and just take a break from walking area; great location

sixxmom

In spite of being a hang out for the homeless this is a great place to pick up a book and read in a relaxed atmosphere. My favorite is picking up books "to go", the staff is friendly and helpfu. It is nice to know we can go someplace to read the written word.

88jet88

Santa Monica Library is a LEED Platinum building, one of the most sustainable libraries in the country. In addition to an amazing collection of library materials, this place has great FREE events every week, including movies, lectures, music recitals and farmers market panel series. The Friends of SM Library is one of the best kept secrets in town---$1 books for sale (and all the funds support the library so buy lots!). There's also a decent little café "Bookmark Café" in the interior courtyard for breakfast burritos, wraps, coffee and frozen yogurt.

Jan_Medina

I love the Santa Monica branch. Whenever I cannot find a book in other branches, I turn to Santa Monica. I also love visiting this branch, because they have a café and patio outside. Technically, it is with in the library in an outside patio area,so you can take your books outside. You can then buy a tea,coffee, and/or pastry and enjoy reading. The staff has always been helpful. I am referring to the Santa Monica library on Santa Monica Blvd.

Arsenal14_12

Well designed open building which is accessible and informative. Sadly it is also the home of bathrooms which brings many less fortunate to hang out and sometimes weird out there but given the wealthy city's lack of anything much but places to sleep nearby for them means it can be more interesting than most libraries. The community rooms are used a lot for council type meetings amongst other things and parking given the surrounds is accessible and available within reason. Libaries are a civic resource and this offers a lot. Architects deserve a pat on the back for light voluminous spacious layout

641sanjayb

This library has almost all that you can ask for. It has great seating, events, quiet rooms, internet access with ebooks and audiobooks. If you are resident or know a resident you can checkout items but even if you are not a resident you can attend the events and use the facilities.

HDfilmdoctor

The Santa Monica LIBRARY is an excellent source for it's wide range of books for check-out and an outstanding DVD movie rentals. You must be a Santa Monica RESIDENT to get a permanent card

PDIXX

I have now relocated to Santa Monica and thrilled by the library here. It has recieved top level national recognition and rightfully so. Even if you are visiting, check the library's web site to see if there are any upcoming special events. Last week I attended an interview and book signing with Dawn Wells, Marianne from Gilligan's Island. She looked great! I got my picture taken with her. Talk about a boyhood fantasy coming true. This next week will be a showing of "How to Marry a Millionare". They also have great activities for kids.

danzaviva

I go to a lot of libraries and this one is great. A cafe, comfy chairs, WiFi and a great location...just wish there was cheaper parking....hello invisible car!

freeflipper

the café is a hidden gem, and the library itself is a wonderful community resource. Highly recommended!

oohlaalaa

If you are around during the week, head over to baby or toddler story time. The Librarians are fabulous and its a ton of (free) fun! Check out the website to find times and days.

battmast

This place is quite a library. They must have lots of funds from all the parking ticket revenues they collect. The library is air conditioned, they have bathrooms, places to sit and read or get on your computer, or just stair out the window. Its like Starbucks with books, but no coffee. There is a fun cafe in the courtyard. It is a large library with lots of places to go and think, read a book or log on to the internet. They did a great job here.

JudyS19

I live near here, but I hadn't been in since they'd remodeled. And then I went. It is beautiful. I went in armed to do some writing, and the tables on the first floor are perfect for that. There's even a place to plug in my laptop. I love that within this compound there is an auditorium for community events, a cafe (didn't stop in, but saw people going in and coming out with yummy looking things), an outdoor patio with tables and chairs, and what really won me over, three carts with FREE books. I had never read any Danielle Steele, and there it was, just waiting for me to grab it and go. I am definitely heading back to work, snack and enjoy.