Event List

Lego Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

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Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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De-Stress the College Essay Process

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

Stay & Play

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Montecito Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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LOTG | Pilgrim Terrace

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

Age Group:

Adults

The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Bilingual songs and stories for kids:

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, so...

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age 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

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, 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.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

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.

LOTG | Valle Verde

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!

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Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

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Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Patio at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with local chef, Dalan Moreno! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: Eastside Patio

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with local chef, Dalan Moreno! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

LOTG | State Street near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, July 1, 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

Healthy cooking class with SBPL and Rooted Santa Barbara County

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainabl

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainabl

Considered Coffee Bus

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm

Central Library

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.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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, July 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

All Faulkner Galleries 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...

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

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.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

All Faulkner Galleries 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 ...

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

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.

Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Literacy Center Office at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adults

Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Literacy Center Office

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, 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.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

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.

Sing with a Princess

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Meet a princess for a magical adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Rapunzel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Meet a princess for a magical adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Rapunzel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

LOTG | Bohnett Park

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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!

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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

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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!

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Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Upper Level at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, 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.

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.

Fiction in Translation is a new, monthly book club at SBPL

Fiction in Translation Book Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Join us on a reading journey around the globe! Over the course of three months we’ll read three novels translated into English and meet to talk about them.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required for each session.

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us on a reading journey around the globe! Over the course of three months we’ll read three novels translated into English and meet to talk about them.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required for each session.

Stay & Play

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, July 3, 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!

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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

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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!

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Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Music & Movement Outreach:

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...

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go

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. 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.

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

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