Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Baby & Me

Monday, April 20, 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, April 21, 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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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Logo for the "get it done" Advance Care Planning initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, featuring a red checkmark and a stylized butterfly.

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
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Creator's Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
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.

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Teen Interview Skills Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Job & Career

Age Group:

Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Teens - get tips and tricks for your next interview! Whether you are looking to get hired or interviewing at your dream college, this workshop will help you improve your interview skills and provide you with real-time feedback.

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Basic Spanish Conversation Class

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 23, 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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Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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):

Summer Reading Kickoff

11:00am–1:30pm
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
Central Library
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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Book to Action, For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate the start of summer! Join us at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun, free event!

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Yoga en Silla

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Juneteenth

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 Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Garden Dreaming Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (High School), Adults
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

In this creative, hands-on workshop – presented by Nicole Goldman from SB Garden Project –  we’ll take time to

imagine your ideal garden space: one which reflects your

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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):

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
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 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

11:00am–2:00pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 8 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local Dungeon Master.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

11:00am–2:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Middle-schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 8 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local Dungeon Master.

Summer Mocktails in the Garden with SB Garden Project

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (High School), Adults
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Sip, stir, and celebrate the flavors of the garden! In this

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

11:00am–2:00pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 8 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local Dungeon Master.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

11:00am–2:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Middle-schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 8 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local Dungeon Master.