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Participate in Mental Health Awareness Month at SBPL with a lesson in Indigenous ways of healing and wellness

Honoring Indigenous Ways of Healing: Integrating the Medicine Wheel for Wellness

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Patio at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and Dr. Heidi Coronado for an interactive workshop that invites participants to explore Indigenous ways of healing and wellness through the Medicine Wheel.

bilingual songs and stories

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Lego club 2025

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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Promotional graphic for Teen Talk Healthy Relationship with people with arms around each other with the text "What is love"

Roadmap to Healthy Friendships & Relationships: A Teen Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Faulkner Gallery West at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Teens: are you looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.

SBPL partners with Santa Barbara County to present a webinar in suicide prevention

QPR Suicide Prevention Training Webinar

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

*This virtual training will be conducted in English, but all are welcome to attend*

Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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ball of yarns with knit n needle text

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
SBPL hosts family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

Explore Together

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way.

teen volunteer time

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
SBPL hosts community Fix-it Fair with local bike shops and other local organizations

Fix-It Fair

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

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
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza
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: Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:

SBPL is proud to invite community members to our second Fix-It Fair!

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Knit 'n' Needle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

Disclaimer:

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Climate Justice Film Series

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for the Climate Justice Film Series, a thought-provoking series of films exploring the intersection of climate change, social equity, and environmental justice.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

LOTG | Oak Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
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
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

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Teen Volunteer Time

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Relax & Craft for Teens

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
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 26 for Memorial Day.

LOTG | Mission Park Healthcare Center

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Mission Park Healthcare Center!

LOTG | Villa Santa Fe II

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Villa Santa Fe II! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

Montecito Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club! 

LOTG | State Street near the Farmers Market

4:00pm - 6:30pm
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
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets 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! 

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens

Teen Advisory Board combines community service and youth development, underlining the value of teen involvement towards the success of the Santa Barbara Public Library and the Santa Barbara community at large. The program gives high school students positive ways to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and create lasting change within their community. Teens will identify community needs, create projects to support those needs, and help shape the library's teen services, programs, and collections. 

T.A.B. meetings will be held twice a month, January through June, once a month in July and August, and resume meeting twice a month September through December. T.A.B. members will receive community service hours for attending T.A.B. meetings and events, and additional volunteer opportunities and team building activities will be offered on a weekly basis.

Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now!

Email our Teen Services Librarian for questions: KSaffie@santabarbaraca.gov

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Explora las 8 Dimensiones del Bienestar

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

La importancia del bienestar radica en el equilibrio. Desde la salud física y social hasta el bienestar financiero y espiritual, existen muchas formas de cuidar nuestra calidad de vida.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Details/Detalles:

 Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

Coffee with a Cop

10:00am - 11:00am
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
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio
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, Civic Engagement, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play.

Knit 'n' Needle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

Disclaimer:

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

9:30am - 11:00am
Adults
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

LOTG | Oak Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
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
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Teen Volunteer Time

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Teen Clothing Swap

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe? Join SBPL and SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club and bring in the clothes you might not wear anymore to swap them out for something new to you!

Resilience in Action: SB's History of Community Response to the 1925 Earthquake and other Natural Disasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Details/Detalles:

Join local historian, Betsy Green, and Chaucer’s Books owner and former public librarian, Jen Lemberger, for an afternoon exploring the profound impact of the 1925 Earthquake on our city.

LOTG | Pilgrim Terrace

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

LOTG | Valle Verde

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!