Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive, 3-week series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive, 3-week series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga en Silla

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grupo de lectura en español

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults

¡Acompáñanos en el Grupo de Lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual se realiza el último viernes de cada otro mes! Este es un grupo para intercambiar ideas y conversar sobre la lectura.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

¡Acompáñanos en el Grupo de Lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual se realiza el último viernes de cada otro mes! Este es un grupo para intercambiar ideas y conversar sobre la lectura.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Fireplace Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montecito Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga en Silla

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montecito Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga en Silla

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.