Upcoming Events

Join Library on the Go at the Centennial Commemoration of The Great Quake on the 1100 Block of State St!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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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

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

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.

The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!

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.

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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. 

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets 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

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

 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.

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

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.

Meet a princess for a magical adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Rapunzel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

The Library on the Go will be at Ortega 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!

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.

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.