Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 27, 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

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Library Services Orientation for Teens

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens

Body:

Teens, join SBPL staff for an informative overview of library services and programs, including community service opportunities and physical and digital resources to support your academic and career goals.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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Creator's Club

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Story Creators

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Body:

Play with writing and storytelling by exploring how to create characters, setting, and plot. Try your hand at writing opinion pieces or storyboarding a script or graphic novel.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, January 29, 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

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Tween Glow Party

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Body:

Calling all 5th-8th graders! Get ready to GLOW at the library. Make glow-in-the dark crafts, play glowing games, dance, and have fun during the darkest time of the year.

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Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fireplace Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

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: 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.

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Explore Together

Saturday, January 31, 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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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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

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Montecito Poetry Club

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

Montecito Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Please join us as we explore the lives and work of poets you know and love – and some who will be new to you! Each meeting we’ll focus on the work of a featured poet.

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:

Grupo de lectura en español

9:30am–10:30am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Body:

¡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.

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

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

Body:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

LOTG | Grace Village

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

Body:

The Library on the Go is coming to Grace Village!

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):

Montecito Poetry Club

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

Montecito Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Body:

Please join us as we explore the lives and work of poets you know and love – and some who will be new to you! Each meeting we’ll focus on the work of a featured poet.

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

Grupo de lectura en español

9:30am–10:30am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Body:

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

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

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

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

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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