Upcoming Events

Name: Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS
Start: 2024-05-15T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-15T17:30:00-07:00
Location: Yanonali Community Garden

Featured Events

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12.

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Upper Level at Central

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Details/Detalles:

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

Thru-hiking along the top of Santa Ynez Mountains with Diane Soini

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Trail Talks

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Eastside

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Trail Talks

Details/Detalles:

Growing up in Goleta, I would look up at the mountains and wonder what it was like up there, imagining other worlds.

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Eastside

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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

Program Type: Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided.

Family Garden Exploration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Family

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us for this hands on family gardening class in our culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in fun and interactive way.

Saturday Storytime at Paseo Nuevo

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

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

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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), Family

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library and Paseo Nuevo for a monthly family storytime! We’ll have stories that children of all ages can enjoy, along with engaging songs and activities.

SB Reads Odes Poetry Walk with LOTG at the Farmers' Market

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Details/Detalles:

Meet local poets and read their poems at SBPL's Poetry Walk at the Farmers' Market with SBPL’s Library on the Go van.

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Upper Level at Central

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Details/Detalles:

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

Santa Bárbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 7:45am - 1:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: 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.

The Mission Poetry Series: Three Poets in Spring | Virtual

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Details/Detalles:

SBPL and The Mission Poetry Series invite the community to an online poetry event: Three Poets in Spring, featuring Presidential Inaugural poet, Richard Blanco, and award-winning Gunpo

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Creator's Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside

Library Branch: Eastside

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

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.

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12.

Family Garden Exploration

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Family

Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us for this hands on family gardening class in our culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in fun and interactive way.

Eastside Closure

All Day 5/21 - 7/14

Eastside

Closing

Branches:

Eastside

Memorial Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12.

Summer Reading Kick Off

11:00am - 1:00pm

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Alameda Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us by Kids World playground at Alameda Park to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun free event! Kids can sign up for summer reading, pick out a free book to keep, and celebrate the start of summer.

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12.

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

10:00am - 12:30pm

Central

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials.

Game Day

11:30am - 1:30pm

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

Solstice Float Building

11:00am - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Family

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Children 7-17 are invited to build a float, make costumes, and take part in the Solstice Parade!

Juneteenth

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Solstice Float Building

11:00am - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Family

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Children 7-17 are invited to build a float, make costumes, and take part in the Solstice Parade!

Solstice Float Building

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Family

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Children 7-17 are invited to build a float, make costumes, and take part in the Solstice Parade!

Solstice Float Building

11:00am - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Family

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Children 7-17 are invited to build a float, make costumes, and take part in the Solstice Parade!

Relax & Craft for Teens

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12: join us for a relaxing midday crafting session!

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Central

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials.

Game Day

11:30am - 1:30pm

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Creator's Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Library Lab

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together at this drop-in event.

Relax & Craft for Teens

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12: join us for a relaxing midday crafting session!

Game Day

11:30am - 1:30pm

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Creator's Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Independence Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Central

Eastside

Montecito

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