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Yarn balls and knitting needles on a blue woven blanket.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

Swap meet LOTG

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00am - 1:00pm
In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

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

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
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Illustration of Bluey and Chloe waving while standing on a picnic blanket in a grassy field.

Wiggle, Read, Create: Bluey

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us dressed as your favorite Bluey character and enjoy all things  Bluey! Create Bluey headbands, perler bead key chains, paint a Gnome Husband, and hunt for Long Dog.

Illustration of multiple colorful hands raised upward against a white wooden background.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Illustration of a child silhouette reaching for stars while standing on an open book with a SBCEO logo against a night sky background.

Children's Resource Fair

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

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), Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (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), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Do you have a child between 0-12 years old? Join SBPL for this special event co-sponsored by Santa Barbara County Education Office to learn what our community has to offer.

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Baby & Me

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Montecito Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):

Creator's Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

César Chávez Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.

Creator's Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Social Justice Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for the Social Justice Book Club where we will read fiction and nonfiction titles that explore social justice issues such as race, gender, sexuality, immigration, environmental justice, healthcare access, food and housing insecurity, LGBTQ

Pokemon Battle Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Calling all Pokemon Trainers: who will you choose to battle in our Island Gym? Bring your cards to trade or play with other Pokemon Masters during this special drop-in gym.

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: Celebrating the Wonderful Abilities Every Child Brings to the World

1:00pm–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
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
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: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a joyful nationwide celebration dedicated to children and literacy. This year, our theme is “talents,” celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

Creator's Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Comic Chaos Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Share a love of graphic novels with other school-aged kids! Each meeting will be accompanied with an activity inspired by themes in the books we read.

Romance Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read! “Banned Book in Common” Discussion of The Hate U Give

5:30pm–6:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Program Type: Books & Reading, For Teens
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Book clubs are great places to talk about ideas, make new friends, and share reading recommendations! 

Montecito Poetry Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Montecito Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Creator's Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Read to a Dog

3:00pm–4:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Día de los niños/Día de los libros: celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, All Ages
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a joyful nationwide celebration dedicated to children and literacy. This year, our theme is “talents,” celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

Creator's Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside Library
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

¡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.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

Montecito Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

Take a look at past selections!

Disclaimer(s):