Library Locations and Hours
Full-Service Library Hours
Fairview Branch Library | 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tuesday & Wednesday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Library | 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Montana Branch Library | 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tuesday & Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ocean Park Branch Library | 2601 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Wednesday & Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pico Branch Library | 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tuesday - Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Self-Service Library Hours
Adult cardholders with active accounts in good standing can access Self-Service locations using their library card and PIN during open hours. Learn more about Library Self-Service.
Montana Branch Library | 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon
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., Santa Monica, CA 90401. 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 Library is closed on the following dates:
- Monday, March 30, 2026
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026