Upcoming Events

Name: Stay & Play
Start: 2025-04-10T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-10T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Eastside Library

Featured Events

Stay & Play

Thursday, April 10, 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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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 10, 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

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.

Celebrate National Library Week LOTG | Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, 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

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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: Books & Reading, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) with the Library on the Go at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio!

SBPL hosts special events celebrating books and children

Día: A Celebration of Children and Books

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

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: Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

Details/Detalles:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a national celebration dedicated to children and literacy!

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, 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, 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!

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Hot Off the Press: Adult Crafting Series

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

Details/Detalles:

Down the Rabbit Hole: Decoden Clock Workshop

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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Closed

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Required

Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room 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

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers.

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Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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 twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

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, April 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central Library

Program Type:

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: 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.

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Grupo de lectura en español

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompáñanos en el Grupo de Lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual se realiza el último viernes de cada otro mes! Este es un grupo para intercambiar ideas y conversar sobre la lectura.

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:

The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park 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!

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Explore Together

10:15am - 11:15am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

Central Library

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

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, Spanish

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s):

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: 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.

Labor 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, September 1 for Labor Day.

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.

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

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):

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.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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.

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Mi Regalo: Planificación anticipada de atención médica

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Acompáñanos durante una serie de talleres, los cuales están divididos en dos partes, sobre planificación de atención anticipada (ACP, por sus siglas en inglés), presentada por Mi Regalo Santa Bárbara.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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.

Mi Regalo: Planificación anticipada de atención médica

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

9:30am - 11:00am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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.

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

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):

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

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.

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