Library Locations and Hours
Full-Service Library Hours
Main Library | 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Montana Branch Library | 1704 Montana Ave.
Tuesday & Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pico Branch Library | 2201 Pico Blvd.
Tuesday - Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Self-Service Library Hours
Pre-authorization and your library card are needed to access the locations. Learn how to register for Library Self-Service.
Fairview Branch Library | 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.
Tuesday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Montana Branch Library | 1704 Montana Ave.
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon
Ocean Park Branch Library | 2601 Main St.
Wednesday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
The Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library Bookstore is a volunteer-run bookstore located at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability.
Monday, Noon - 3 p.m.
Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m.
Special Hours
The Main Library and Montana Branch will be closed 10 a.m. – Noon on Thursday, February 27, 2025 due to a staff event.
The Library is closed on the following dates:
- Monday, March 31, 2025
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Thursday, June 19, 2025