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This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Coffee & Crafting at the Creek 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Family Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Coffee & Crafting at the Creek 10:00am - 11:30am Library on the Go (LOTG) Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Oak Park Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Adult Literacy, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and the City’s Creeks Division staff for a fun and creative Creek Week activity designed for preschool children and their caregivers. All supplies will be provided, and children will be encouraged to take home their creations.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri LOTG | Validation Ale: Celebrate Library Card Sign Up! 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri LOTG | Validation Ale: Celebrate Library Card Sign Up! 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library on the Go (LOTG) Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go Van and Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation for a special pop-up event at Validation Ale celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
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 "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery 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):
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 Gardens 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 Open Registration 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 Open 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 Registration Required 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, Sustainably SBPL, 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 "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 15 2024 Tue Creator's Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition | McKinley School 5:00pm - 6:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site Offsite Event 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 15 2024 Tue Creator's Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition | McKinley School 5:00pm - 6:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Looking for a fun and creative evening activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Join SBPL and McKinley Elementary School for a special STEAM activity inspired by Latin-American culture and history.
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon SB Reads Teen Talk: Roadmap to Healthy Relationships 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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 21 2024 Mon SB Reads Teen Talk: Roadmap to Healthy Relationships 12:00pm - 1:30pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Tech Lab Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Teens: looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu LOTG | Fox Wine 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu LOTG | Fox Wine 5:00pm - 6:30pm Library on the Go (LOTG) Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, SB Reads, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Fox Wine! You will have the chance to pick up a copy of SB Reads titles including Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and register for upcoming SB Reads' book clubs, workshops, and special events!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Speed Friending (Halloween Edition) with Pacific Pride Foundation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Speed Friending (Halloween Edition) with Pacific Pride Foundation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Adults, looking to make new friends in a fun and fast-paced way? Join us and Pacific Pride Foundation at the Santa Barbara Public Library for an evening of quick conversations and connections.
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 2 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 2 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 "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu SB Reads Love Café 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Montecito This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu SB Reads Love Café 1:30pm - 3:30pm Montecito Library Branch: Montecito Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a special SB Reads afternoon of LOVE at the Montecito Library! Library staff will facilitate activities and discussion around the topic of love in all its forms, including friendship, romantic love, family, and self-love.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery 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):