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Celebrate Juneteenth with SBPL and Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Juneteenth Celebration with Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, 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 Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (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, Special Event
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Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.

De-stress

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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Registration Required
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

Local chefs lead cooking classes for local kids at the Eastside Library

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Patio (Eastside) 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 (Eastside)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
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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.

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
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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

Kids are invited to sing along with Rapunzel at SBPL

Sing with a Princess

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) 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 (Central)
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.

1st thursday art on canvas

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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.

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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):

Independence Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence 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 Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

De-stress

De-Stress the College Essay Process

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
For Teens, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

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

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, 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

Storytelling with Alan Salazar

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, 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

Join us for a special afternoon full of stories with traditional storyteller, Alan Salazar.

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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
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: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special afternoon full of stories with traditional storyteller, Alan Salazar.

Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central 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 Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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

Many Pokemon in a pile with a Pokeball and transparent forest background

Pokémon at the Library

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Test your Pokémon identification and battle skills in the library.

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Test your Pokémon identification and battle skills in the library.

Kids are invited to sing along with Ariel at SBPL

Sing with a Princess

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) 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 an under-the-sea adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Ariel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

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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), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Meet a princess for an under-the-sea adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Ariel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central 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 Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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

SBPL hosts Dungeons and Dragons for teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
For Teens, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

LOTG | East Beach Playground

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
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

The Library on the Go will be at the East Beach Playground 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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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, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at the East Beach Playground 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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The Hangout: Teen Beach Cleanup with Tidy Seas

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, For Teens, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Teens: join SBPL and Tidy Seas for a morning beach cleanup at East Beach. Earn community service hours, help our environment, and browse books while learning about SBPL’s summer reading program.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens: join SBPL and Tidy Seas for a morning beach cleanup at East Beach. Earn community service hours, help our environment, and browse books while learning about SBPL’s summer reading program.

Shiver Me Timbers! Pirate Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Special Event, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Ahoy mateys! You are cordially invited to a pirate storytime. Build a fort, don your finest pirate garb, and hunt for treasure. Be sure to keep an eye on the sea, lest you walk the plank!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Ahoy mateys! You are cordially invited to a pirate storytime. Build a fort, don your finest pirate garb, and hunt for treasure. Be sure to keep an eye on the sea, lest you walk the plank!

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central 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 Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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

SBPL hosts Dungeons and Dragons for teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
For Teens, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (High School)

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Rhythm and Roots with Louie Cruz Beltran

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, 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), Family

Join Louie Cruz Beltran for a fun, interactive percussion presentation exploring the roots of Afro Cuban and Mexican rhythms and how they made their way into today's music.

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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: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join Louie Cruz Beltran for a fun, interactive percussion presentation exploring the roots of Afro Cuban and Mexican rhythms and how they made their way into today's music.

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central 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 Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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