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Stay & Play

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 17, 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.

ball of yarns with knit n needle text

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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!

Cartoon child sitting at a desk with computer displaying blueprints

Tinker Time: Summer Make Sessions

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading, Tech Skills

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading, Tech Skills
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Explore the world of laser engraving with our Glowforge! With your own creativity, free-hand draw an image and Library staff will engrave it into a wood frame with our Glowforge laser cutter.

Disclaimer(s):

Trail talks ocean

Trail Talks: Swimming Home from Anacapa with Caitlin Swalec

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Trail Talks

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trail Talks
Details/Detalles:

Caitlin Swalec is a lifelong open water swimmer who grew up swimming around the lakes of Maine. Since 2019 she has mainly swum along the shores of Santa Barbara, exploring the waters and kelp beds of our 'front yard' in this unique way.

Weekly summertime board games for children at SBPL

Game Day

Friday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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.

Two cartoon stuffed animals on a purple background and pink balloons

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
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)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

SBPL is hosting a special sleepover party for your stuffed animals! Wear your PJs and join us for a brief storytime, followed by a drop-off period where you’ll leave one stuffed animal with our overnight staff.

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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.

Alebrije Workshop with Jesús Sosa Calvo

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
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.

A Special, Free Day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

11:00am–4:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, 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.

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

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.

Disclaimer(s):

Community Baby Shower

10:30am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults, Family
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults, Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, 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.

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

Raíces y Sueños: Panel de la Película McFarland, USA con Thomas Valles

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Parents & Caregivers, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

All are welcome. This program will be conducted in Spanish only, with no English interpretation.

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
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

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s):

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.

Veterans 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, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Young Adult Clothing Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe? Join SBPL, SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club, and SBCC’s Fashion Club to swap your old clothes out for something new to you!

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.