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Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

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Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Illustration of a child silhouette reaching for stars while standing on an open book with a SBCEO logo against a night sky background.

Children's Resource Fair

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, 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

Do you have a child between 0-12 years old? Join SBPL for this special event co-sponsored by Santa Barbara County Education Office to learn what our community has to offer.

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), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Do you have a child between 0-12 years old? Join SBPL for this special event co-sponsored by Santa Barbara County Education Office to learn what our community has to offer.

Illustration of a woman practicing yoga in a room with floral decor.

Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

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Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Spring

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

High school teens and parents, join partners Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper of Stand Out For College, LLC, for a free informational zoom session that&nbsp

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

High school teens and parents, join partners Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper of Stand Out For College, LLC, for a free informational zoom session that&nbsp

César Chávez 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, March 31 for César Chávez 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, March 31 for César Chávez Day.

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Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

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Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

An illustration of a van inside a yellow circle and map background with the text "Santa Barbara Public Library’s Library on the Go”.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

An illustration of a van inside a yellow circle and map background with the text "Santa Barbara Public Library’s Library on the Go”.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go and Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Memorial 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, May 25 for Memorial 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, May 25 for Memorial Day.

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Coffee with a Cop

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Patio (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, 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 your neighbors and local Police Officers for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play!

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio (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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join your neighbors and local Police Officers for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play!

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.

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.

Photo of two SBPD officers posing with the Eastside Library sign.

Coffee with a Cop

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Patio (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, 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 your neighbors and local Police Officers for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play!

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio (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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join your neighbors and local Police Officers for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play!