Event List

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teen Volunteer Time-Eastside:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, pre...

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

Learn to Wikipedia with Us!

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Faulkner Galleries East & West (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Local History, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults

Have you ever used Wikipedia and wondered how articles are created? Do you have an interest in local history and research?

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Galleries East & West (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Local History, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Have you ever used Wikipedia and wondered how articles are created? Do you have an interest in local history and research?

LOTG | State Street near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teen Volunteer Time-Eastside:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, pre...

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

View Details

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

LOTG | State Street near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

View Details

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

View Details

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 8:00am - 1:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

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

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teen Volunteer Time-Eastside:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, pre...

View Details

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

View Details

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

Labor Day

All Day

Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

LOTG | State Street near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

View Details

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

1st Thursday Art Reception: Raíces y Sueños with Artist Jacqueline Valenzuela

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event

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

Join us for a special 1st Thursday Art Reception in the Faulkner Galleries featuring Raíces y Sueños, an exhibit by Los Angeles based artist Jacqueline Valenzuela.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (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, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special 1st Thursday Art Reception in the Faulkner Galleries featuring Raíces y Sueños, an exhibit by Los Angeles based artist Jacqueline Valenzuela.

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

View Details

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Bohnett Park

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Bohnett Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

The Library on the Go will be at Bohnett Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Bohnett Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Bohnett Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teen Volunteer Time-Eastside:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, pre...

View Details

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

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