May-Oct 2024 Eastside Closure All Day 5/21 - 10/5 Eastside Closing May-Oct 2024 Closing Eastside Closure All Day 5/21 - 10/5 Branches: Eastside
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 8 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 8 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue The Hangout: Mario Kart Tournament 2:30pm - 4:00pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue The Hangout: Mario Kart Tournament 2:30pm - 4:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Tech Lab Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Special Event, Tech Skills Details/Detalles: Teens: Join us for an afternoon of fun and videogames at the Library! Meet friends, eat snacks, and race in our Mario Kart tournament. No registration required. Open to teens in grades 7-12. Disclaimer(s)
Sep 18 2024 Wed Closing early for staff training 2:00pm - 7:00pm Some Branches Closing Sep 18 2024 Wed Closing Closing early for staff training 2:00pm - 7:00pm Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito Description: All SBPL locations will close at 2 pm for staff training.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm 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) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm Library on the Go (LOTG) 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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun A Special, Free Day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art 11:00am - 4:30pm 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 Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun A Special, Free Day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art 11:00am - 4:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site 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, Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special, free admission.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Raíces y Sueños: A Glimpse into Santa Barbara's Hispanic Family Heritage, 1850-1950 1:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Raíces y Sueños: A Glimpse into Santa Barbara's Hispanic Family Heritage, 1850-1950 1:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Galleries East & West 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, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library and the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society for a special Hispanic Heritage Month display.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Raíces y sueños: Película “Radical” 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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 Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Raíces y sueños: Película “Radical” 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site 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, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night!
Oct 10 2024 Thu All SBPL Locations Closed for Staff Training All Day All Branches Closing Oct 10 2024 Thu Closing All SBPL Locations Closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Raíces y sueños: Radical Panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Raíces y sueños: Radical Panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual 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, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join SBPL for a very special, virtual event to meet the real-life personalities that inspired the 2023 film, Radical.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri The Hangout: Dia de los Muertos Altar Building 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Eastside This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri The Hangout: Dia de los Muertos Altar Building 3:00pm - 5:00pm Eastside Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Teens, join us to prepare for Dia de los Muertos as we build an ofrenda (altar) together.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Community Baby Shower 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Community Baby Shower 10:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy! Join SBPL and partnering community organizations to connect and discover resources for parents and caregivers, learn about Baby and Me story time, and more.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Teen Clothing Swap 2:00pm - 4:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Teen Clothing Swap 2:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board Details/Detalles: Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Need a new outfit for Homecoming? Join SBPL and SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club and bring in the clothes you might not wear anymore and swap them out for something new to you!
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Oct 13 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Oct 13 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu SB Reads Kickoff 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu SB Reads Kickoff 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join SBPL in celebrating love for this year’s Santa Barbara Reads Program!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Oct 20 2024 Sun SB Reads Dork Diaries Day 10:30am - 12:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Oct 20 2024 Sun SB Reads Dork Diaries Day 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Lower Plaza Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a special love-themed SB Reads program for kids and families! We’ll have activities inspired by the popular middle grade series, Dork Diaries. Its 16th installment will be released on 10/15/24!
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm 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) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm Library on the Go (LOTG) 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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.
Nov 3 2024 Sun Plaza Palooza: Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening 12:00pm - 4:00pm Central Nov 3 2024 Sun Plaza Palooza: Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening 12:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Opening Community Arts Festival will begin with a ribbon-cutting before performances from CAMA, Flamenco Santa Barbara, the Symphony, Folklorico, and more!
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Mercado raíces y sueños 10:00am - 3:00pm 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 Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Mercado raíces y sueños 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Branch: Central 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: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza for a vibrant, family market to celebrate Hispanic creativity and culture!
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Nov 10 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.
Nov 11 2024 Mon Veterans Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 11 2024 Mon Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm 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) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am - 1:00pm Library on the Go (LOTG) 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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.
Nov 28 - 29 2024 Thanksgiving All Day 11/28 - 11/29 All Branches Closing Nov 28 - 29 2024 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/28 - 11/29 Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am - 11:45am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.