The Smartest Card is Your Santa Monica Public Library Card

September 19, 2018 9:05 AM
by Rachel Foyt

This article originally appeared in the September edition of Seascape.

Whether you’re a job seeker, a student heading back to school, or simply looking for some free entertainment, Santa Monica Public Library is here to help. All you need to do is sign up for what will be the smartest card in your wallet – a library card!

For more information on the small but powerful library card, go to smpl.org, call 310.458.8600, or visit any Santa Monica Public Library location.

Five Reasons to Sign Up for a Library Card

  1. IT’S FREE. Library cards are FREE for any California resident!
  2. FINE FREE YOUTH (0-18 YEARS) LIBRARY CARD. The Fine Free program allows youth cardholders to have increased access to the Santa Monica Public Library and its materials at all five locations. Youth cardholders don’t pay overdue fines when they return materials late.
  3. USE THE LIBRARY IN YOUR PAJAMAS. You can get free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and reference databases on your personal device. Stream popular movies and music for free. Renew items from home.
  4. SAVE MONEY. By borrowing instead of purchasing, the average Santa Monica Public Library cardholder saves $322 a year. Free access lets you borrow up to 50 items, including DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and magazines.
  5. GET THINGS DONE. Need help with homework, a resume, studying for your GED or Citizenship Test or improving literacy skills? The Library is your resource. They have study rooms and meeting rooms. You can have up to 2 hours a day of free internet use with your library card at all five locations.

Authored By

Rachel Foyt
Senior Administrative Analyst