How to Book a Meeting Room at the Library

Santa Monica Public Library is accepting reservations for meeting rooms at all library locations. The Main and branch libraries offer rental meeting rooms with varying room setups and capacities. Due to limited hours of operation, rooms are available for reservations during Library open hours. Hours are subject to change.

Main Library

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium and Reception Room (max. capacity: 146)
  • Multipurpose Room (max. capacity: 114)
  • Community Meeting Room (max. capacity: 31)

Fairview Branch Library

  • Fairview Conference Room (max. capacity: 67)

Montana Avenue Branch Library

  • Montana Branch Conference Room (max. capacity: 67)

Ocean Park Branch Library

  • Ocean Park Branch Conference Room (max capacity: 60)

Pico Branch Library

  • The Annex Community Meeting Room Facility (max capacity: 56)
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Fees:
Meeting rooms are available to rent for community use and a fee.

Reservation Procedures:

  • Reservations may be made 3 months out from the date of booking.
  • Reservations require 14 days advance notice. (Example: On July 5 reservations will be accepted for July 25 through Oct 5; on July 6 reservations will be accepted from July 26 through Oct 6.)
  • There is a minimum booking of 2 hours per reservation. Reservations are limited to 6 hours per month.
  • Reservations must occur during Library open hours. (Reservations before/after Library hours are currently unavailable.)
  • All meetings must be open to the public and free of charge. No fee, donation, or membership can be charged, solicited, or required as a condition of entry. There can be no sales of products or services. Events which directly profit the business of a commercial organization or individual, are prohibited, as is the commercial advertising or direct solicitation of clients or customers. The rooms cannot be used for private functions.

Meeting rooms are available for reservations during Library open hours. Hours are subject to change. Check smpl.org/hours for updates to Library hours.

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    Review the Library’s Meeting Rooms Policy.

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    Select a meeting room that best meets your needs.

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    Request a reservation by sending a completed Meeting Room Interest Form or by calling the location where you wish to hold your meeting.

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    Check your email for a reservation confirmation.

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    Sign the reservation confirmation and return it to the Library along with your payment within five business days of making your reservation. Payments must be made by cash, check, credit card, or money order payable to the Santa Monica Public Library.

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