Important Update:Items will be considered lost once they are three weeks overdue. Overdue notices will be generated beginning at one day overdue, then weekly for two weeks before being billed as lost. Please return your materials promptly so that others may use them. Additionally, patrons may no longer supply a new copy of the item in place of the replacement cost.
The Santa Monica Public Library offers convenient options for making payments on your library account. If you have questions about fines or fees listed on your account, please consult a library staff member before you submit a payment.
Note: Credit Card Fee effective January 1, 2021The City of Santa Monica assesses a 2.95% convenience fee on most types of debit and credit card transactions (beginning January 1, 2021). The 2.95% fee will be reflected in the total cost billed. Refunds for credit/debit transactions do not include the convenience fee.
Santa Monica Public Library offers a secure online payment service (“SmartPAY”) that allows you to view the outstanding charges on your library account and make real-time payments using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo. You will need your library card number and PIN to connect to the SmartPAY service. Once logged in, you will have the ability to pay off all outstanding charges or select specific charges to pay. Completed transactions will post to your credit card statement with the description “Cityofsm Libr Smartp.”
Payments for fees can be made at the Main Library, Montana Avenue Branch, and the Pico Branch during library open hours. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, U.S. Postal money order, credit card (2.95% fee) (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), or debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo.
A check or U.S. Postal money order made payable to Santa Monica Public Library can be mailed to:
Santa Monica Public LibraryATTN: Circulation Supervisor601 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90401
Please write your library account number in the memo section of the check or money order.