Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish
SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

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: All Faulkner Galleries (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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

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.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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
Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

SBPL hosts Dungeons and Dragons for teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Weekly summertime board games for children at SBPL

Game Day

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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: Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for fun filled Fridays! Explore board games, puzzles, Lotería, role playing games, and more. Tables and games are available on a first come, first served basis. Children are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

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: All Faulkner Galleries (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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

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.

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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025 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, August 2, 2025 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
Details/Detalles:

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

3:00pm–6:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Hula Hoop with KitCatKatelyn

12:00pm–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), Family
Central Library
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, Spanish, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Kids and families are invited to get active this summer and learn fun hula hooping moves with talented hula hoop performer, KitCatKatelyn. Get ready, get set, hula hoop!

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

3:00pm–6:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
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.

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Dino Day

11:30am–1:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a roaring story time with a surprise dinosaur appearance! Experience a volcanic eruption, design your own dinosaur, and rescue dinosaurs from the tar pits before they become history in the dino dig.

Roller Derby 101 for Teens with the Brawlin’ Betties

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens: join SB’s local roller derby team, the Brawlin’ Betties, for an afternoon of fun and learning about this amazing sport! Meet team players, learn the rules, and watch players demonstrate the game.

LOTG | Ortega Park School Supply Drive

11:00am–1:30pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Family
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Ortega Park
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join Library on the Go at Ortega Park’s Annual School Supply Drive! Celebrate community and support local youth at this free event open to all K–12 students. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM and will continue while supplies last.

LOTG | Pride at the Beach

11:00am–7:00pm
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
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: Arts & Culture, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join Library on the Go at the Pacific Pride Festival at Chase Palm Park Field!

LOTG | 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
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.

Labor 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 Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

1st Thursday Art Reception: Raíces y Sueños with Artist Jacqueline Valenzuela

5:00pm–6:00pm
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 Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special 1st Thursday Art Reception in the Faulkner Galleries featuring Raíces y Sueños, an exhibit by Los Angeles based artist Jacqueline Valenzuela.

Grandparents Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Eastside Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a joyful and heartwarming celebration in honor of our beloved grandparents. This special Grandparents Day event is part of our Raíces y Sueños program, which celebrates the cultural heritage and deep roots of our community.

Día de los Abuelos

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Eastside Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

¡Acompáñanos en una celebración alegre y conmovedora en honor a nuestros queridos abuelos!

Somos Xicanas y Lowriders

12:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Local History, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Acompaña a la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara durante una vibrante tarde de cultura, creatividad y comunidad como parte de la programación de Raíces y Sueños durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Storytime at Santa Barbara Museum of Art

11:00am–11:45am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a joyful morning of bilingual storytime and art, designed to support your child’s early literacy development through action rhymes, movement, and short stories in both English and Spanish.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition

LOTG | 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
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.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:

¡Acompaña a la dietista registrada Mary Galindo de Rooted Santa Bárbara County durante un taller interactivo diseñado para hacer que la alimentación saludable sea fácil, deliciosa y sostenible!

Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition

Alebrije Workshop with Jesús Sosa Calvo

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.