Upcoming Events

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Celebrate Juneteenth with SBPL and Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Juneteenth Celebration with Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, 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

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

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Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.

Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Fireplace Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Fireplace Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers

Details/Detalles:

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.

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, 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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower 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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

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Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis - no applications or documentation needed.

Lego Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (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: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (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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De-Stress the College Essay Process

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, July 1, 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

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, 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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower 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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

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Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, 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: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop every Tuesday.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

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Local chefs lead cooking classes for local kids at the Eastside Library

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Patio (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with local chef, Dalan Moreno! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Healthy cooking class with SBPL and Rooted Santa Barbara County

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

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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:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainabl

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Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party

5:00pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Summer Reading

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Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party

The Hangout: Teen Beach Cleanup with Tidy Seas

10:00am–12:00pm

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

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Open

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens: join SBPL and Tidy Seas for a morning beach cleanup at East Beach. Earn community service hours, help our environment, and browse books while learning about SBPL’s summer reading program.

Learn to Wikipedia with Us!

10:00am–12:00pm

Teen (High School), Adults

Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Galleries East & West (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Local History, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Have you ever used Wikipedia and wondered how articles are created? Do you have an interest in local history and research?

Learn to Wikipedia with Us!

10:00am–12:00pm

Teen (High School), Adults

Off Site

Open

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Local History, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Have you ever used Wikipedia and wondered how articles are created? Do you have an interest in local history and research?

Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party

5:00pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party

Learn to Wikipedia with Us!

10:00am–12:00pm

Teen (High School), Adults

Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Galleries East & West (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Local History, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Have you ever used Wikipedia and wondered how articles are created? Do you have an interest in local history and research?

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