The following is a submission from SMPL.
Free Comic Book Day is coming back to the Santa Monica Public Library on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Library is teaming up with the proprietors of the Santa Monica Comics Company (formerly of Hi De Ho Comics) to offer comic book giveaways, comics crafts, prizes, and a Mini Creator Con!
Schedule of events for Saturday, May 3, 2025
Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.)
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Comic book giveaways in Lobby (while supplies last)
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Meet comic book creators at our Mini Con in the Courtyard!
- 11 a.m. – noon: Create Your Own Comic workshop in the Café Space
- 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Drop-in comics crafts in the Café Space
Montana Branch (1704 Montana Ave.) and Pico Branch (2201 Pico Blvd.)
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Comic book giveaways and scavenger hunt
Participating comic book creators include Don Nguyen, Tim Zajac, Comadres y Comics Podcast, Eddie deAngelini, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Steven Prince, Charlie Stickney, Darin Henry, Fang Fang, Chiquita Dineyanti, Shaqueta L. Smith, and David Lucarelli.
Next week, the two other Branch Libraries will have comic book giveaways during open hours on Tuesday, May 6, at the Fairview Branch (2101 Ocean Park Blvd.) and on Wednesday, May 7, at the Ocean Park Branch (2601 Main St.), while supplies last. Library Self Service approval is required at these locations. For information on Library Self Service, see smpl.org or call the Library at 310-458-8600.
The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible and welcomes persons of all abilities. For special accommodations, call Library Administration at (310) 458-8600 at least one week prior to the event. Arrive sustainably! Secure bike parking is available for cyclists or ride the Big Blue Bus to the library and plan your trip at bigbluebus.com.
