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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Book to Action, For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, 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), Adults, Family, All Ages

Celebrate the start of summer! Join us at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun, free event!

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, Book to Action, For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate the start of summer! Join us at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun, free event!

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.

Hot Off the Press: Fruit Bag Charm Workshop

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults and teens! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the basics of hand sewing. Supplies will be provided. Get your summer fruit on!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults and teens! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the basics of hand sewing. Supplies will be provided. Get your summer fruit on!

Family Garden Exploration

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Garden Dreaming Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

In this creative, hands-on workshop – presented by Nicole Goldman from SB Garden Project –  we’ll take time to

imagine your ideal garden space: one which reflects your

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

In this creative, hands-on workshop – presented by Nicole Goldman from SB Garden Project –  we’ll take time to

imagine your ideal garden space: one which reflects your

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 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 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

Family Garden Exploration

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Family Garden Exploration

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Family Garden Exploration

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.