Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Screening of Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll and Q&A with Darrell McNeill of Santa Barbara Black Culture House

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, For Teens, Job & Career

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, For Teens, Job & Career

Body:

Santa Barbara Black Culture House, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, will be presenting a free screening of Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail!

A crescent moon and two stars hanging on a soft pastel background.

Baby & Me

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Illustrations of the sun, musical notes, and a book against a sky background.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

Colorful science and math themed illustrations with watercolor dots.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

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

Body:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

Illustrated assortment of craft supplies and abstract shapes.

Imagine That! STEAM Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, 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, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Body:

Get crafty in the library! Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on STEAM-inspired workshop on the first Wednesday of every month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

An illustrated orange yarn ball against a transparent crochet knit background.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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

Computer keyboard on an orange background with "Typing Course" text.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Job & Career

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career

Registration Required

Body:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Colorful illustrations of science supplies and doodles on graph paper.

Explore Together

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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

Body:

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.

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Juneteenth

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 Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Social Justice Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Civic Engagement

Registration Required

Body:

Join us for the Social Justice Book Club where we will read fiction and nonfiction titles that explore social justice issues such as race, gender, sexuality, immigration, environmental justice, healthcare access, food and housing i

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4

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 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

6:00pm–7:30pm

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

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Fireplace Room (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

Body:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

Social Justice Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Civic Engagement

Registration Required

Body:

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

11:00am–12:30pm

Adults, Family

Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Body:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

11:00am–12:30pm

Adults, Family

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event

Body:

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

6:00pm–7:30pm

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

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Fireplace Room (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

Body:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Body:

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):

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm

Central Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Purpose of Meeting

Arts Advisory Meeting

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