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Presidents 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, February 16 for Presidents' 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, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

White outlines of mountain peaks and a hiker overlaid on a scenic mountain background.

Trail Talks: Far-flung hikes of the Los Padres with Perry Van Houten

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Trail Talks
Age Group:
Adults

Join local author Perry Van Houten as he shares about destinations in the mountains past Ojai that aren't so easy to get to. We'll travel to exotic locations with waterfalls, fire lookouts, and unusual botany or geology.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trail Talks
Details:

Join local author Perry Van Houten as he shares about destinations in the mountains past Ojai that aren't so easy to get to. We'll travel to exotic locations with waterfalls, fire lookouts, and unusual botany or geology.

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.

Bioblitz: Storytime in the Restoration Plot with Santa Barbara Public Library

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, STEAM & Maker, Trail Talks
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Join us for Story Time at Elings Park Restoration Site!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, STEAM & Maker, Trail Talks
Details:

Join us for Story Time at Elings Park Restoration Site!

Bioblitz: Picnic Party at the Park

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, STEAM & Maker, Trail Talks
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Thanks for participating in SBPL’s Bioblitz! All participants are invited to this closing party. Join us for crafts and refreshments to celebrate community and nature at a picnic in the park.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, STEAM & Maker, Trail Talks
Details:

Thanks for participating in SBPL’s Bioblitz! All participants are invited to this closing party. Join us for crafts and refreshments to celebrate community and nature at a picnic in the park.

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.

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.