Exciting storytelling presentations, genre specific
book talks designed to motivate kids to read, how to use the library,
and more...
Exposing students to the library on a regular basis
has been shown to improve test scores and research skills.
Schedule a visit for your class today
Please Note:
This service is only for schools located in Santa Monica.
Class visits can be scheduled one of two ways:
Monthly Visits - usually scheduled
every four weeks (or as needed). Includes story presentations, book
talks, and information literacy. Please notify
the children’s librarian at least one week prior to your visit
if you have a specific topic or subject you would like covered.
Single Visit / Library Tour –
scheduled as space is available. Consists of a general library orientation,
short story presentation (younger classes) and/or introduction to
library resources (older classes).
To schedule a visit to one of the Santa Monica
Public Libraries:
1) Decide which of the four libraries
you wish to visit.
2) Contact the Children’s Librarian at the library
you have selected.
Santa Monica Public Library Locations
New Main Library
Fairview Branch
Montana Branch
Ocean Park Branch
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Shana Johnson
310-458-8620
2101 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sylvia Anderle
310-458-8637
1704 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Terrie Dorio
310-458-8639
2601 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Celia Carroll
310-458-8638
Please Note:
The library’s schedule for class visits fills up very
quickly, so please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
your closest branch (see information above) towards the beginning
of the school year in order to ensure a time most convenient
for your class.