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Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

White bus in front of library

Considered Coffee Bus

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Bilingual Music & Movement:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative pl...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

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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Romance Book Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

A group of older adult women participates in a seated exercise class, extending their arms out horizontally.

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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Photo Walk Club

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a limited series of Photo Walk Club! Each session, we will focus on a theme or prompt and get creative by taking photos while exploring the city.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a limited series of Photo Walk Club! Each session, we will focus on a theme or prompt and get creative by taking photos while exploring the city.

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Baby & Me

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Baby & Me:

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.

This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.

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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Lunch at the Library: Lego Club

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

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Lunch at the Library: Guest Who?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

White bus in front of library

Considered Coffee Bus

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Small music notes on a soft pastel background of musical symbols.

Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Bilingual Music & Movement:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative pl...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

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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Lunch at the Library: Wordsmith Wednesday

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Photograph of a lone tree standing on a grassy hillside against a pale blue sky.

Montecito Poetry Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Montecito Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us as we explore the lives and work of poets you know and love – and some who will be new to you! Each meeting we’ll focus on the work of a featured poet.

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

Please join us as we explore the lives and work of poets you know and love – and some who will be new to you! Each meeting we’ll focus on the work of a featured poet.

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Lunch at the Library: Maker Hour

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Arts Advisory Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts Advisory Meeting

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

Juneteenth

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

All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

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Baby & Me

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Baby & Me:

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.

This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.

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.

lunch at the library logo

Lunch at the Library: Lego Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

lunch at the library logo

Lunch at the Library: Guest Who?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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), Family

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.

"Montecito Book Club" text appears in navy blue script on marble background.

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, June 23, 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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

White bus in front of library

Considered Coffee Bus

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Small music notes on a soft pastel background of musical symbols.

Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Bilingual Music & Movement:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative pl...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

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.