Event List

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.

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Registration Required

Open

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 31, 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

Open

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!

Hula Hoop with KitCatKatelyn

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish, 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

Kids and families are invited to get active this summer and learn fun hula hooping moves with talented hula hoop performer, KitCatKatelyn. Get ready, get set, hula hoop!

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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, Spanish, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Kids and families are invited to get active this summer and learn fun hula hooping moves with talented hula hoop performer, KitCatKatelyn. Get ready, get set, hula hoop!

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, August 6, 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

Open

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!

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Tech Lab (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

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (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!

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, August 7, 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.

Disclaimer(s):

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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.

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Dino Day

Saturday, August 9, 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)

Join us for a roaring story time with a surprise dinosaur appearance! Experience a volcanic eruption, design your own dinosaur, and rescue dinosaurs from the tar pits before they become history in the dino dig.

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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)

Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a roaring story time with a surprise dinosaur appearance! Experience a volcanic eruption, design your own dinosaur, and rescue dinosaurs from the tar pits before they become history in the dino dig.

Roller Derby 101 for Teens with the Brawlin’ Betties

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teens: join SB’s local roller derby team, the Brawlin’ Betties, for an afternoon of fun and learning about this amazing sport! Meet team players, learn about the game, and watch players demonstrate on skates.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens: join SB’s local roller derby team, the Brawlin’ Betties, for an afternoon of fun and learning about this amazing sport! Meet team players, learn about the game, and watch players demonstrate on skates.

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.

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.

SBPL partners with Rooted Santa Bárbara County to host Spanish language cooking classes

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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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:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Alebrije Workshop with Jesús Sosa Calvo

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family

This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.

Alebrije Workshop with Jesús Sosa Calvo

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family

This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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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:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, October 2, 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.

Disclaimer(s):

View Details

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):

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

View Details

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Raíces y Sueños: Panel de la Película McFarland, USA con Thomas Valles

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

All are welcome. This program will be conducted in Spanish only, with no English interpretation.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Parents & Caregivers, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

All are welcome. This program will be conducted in Spanish only, with no English interpretation.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

View Details

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, November 6, 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.

Disclaimer(s):

View Details

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):

Veterans Day

All Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans 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 Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

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

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, December 4, 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.

Disclaimer(s):

View Details

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):

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