Get Involved!

Join Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library as a volunteer and play a crucial role in supporting our mission to enrich lives through literacy and education. Whether you’re interested in assisting in our bookstore, or participating in special events and fundraisers, your time and skills make a meaningful difference.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us support the Santa Monica Public Library! There are several ways you can make a difference:

Join the Friends Board

We’re looking for passionate advocates and fundraisers to join our board and committees. Help shape the future of our library programs and expand our community impact.

Skills we need:

Advocacy and community outreach
Fundraising and donor relations
Event planning
Marketing and communications

Volunteer at Events

Be part of our vibrant community events! We need enthusiastic volunteers to help at:

Writers Events – Support our literary programs and author readings
City-Wide Events – Promote library services throughout Santa Monica
Community Outreach – Help us connect with new members and supporters

Time commitment: Flexible – volunteer for one event or become a regular

Bookstore Volunteers

Help run our bookstore! Volunteers assist with:

Organizing and shelving donated books
Assisting customers
Processing sales
Creating displays

Perfect for: Book lovers, retirees, anyone who enjoys working with books and people

Ready to Volunteer?

Email us at friendsofsmpl@gmail.com and let us know what you are interested in helping us with. Every hour you volunteer makes a difference in our community!