Central

10:00am-7:00pm

(805) 962-7653

Central
40 East Anapamu St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 10:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Eastside

Closed

(805) 963-3727

Eastside
1102 E Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States

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Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

Montecito

9:00am-5:00pm

(805) 969-5063

Montecito
1469 E. Valley Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Upcoming Events

Name: The Hangout: Teen Tie Dye
Start: 2024-09-13T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-13T17:30:00-07:00
Location: Central

Featured Events

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The Hangout: Teen Tie Dye

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Lower Plaza at Central

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

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

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us for an afternoon of Tie-Dye and paletas at Central Library! We’ll supply white bandanas for you to dye, but feel free to bring your own clean cotton shirt or pair of socks and we’ll dye those too. No registration required.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Montecito

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Literacy Center Office at Central

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Literacy Center Office

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

1000 Books Party

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Lower Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Lower Plaza

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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You’re invited to the 1,000 Books party! Come and celebrate readers who have read 1,000 books before Kindergarten during a special Wiggly Storytime. Enjoy bubbles, a ceremony, and sign up for the 1000 books program if you haven’t yet!

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Webinar: My child has ADHD. What do I do?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Adults, Family

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers

Details/Detalles:

Join us as we partner with BrightLife Kids and CalHope to offer this free, 30-minute webinar to learn about ways to su

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

Disclaimer:

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.

Teen Study Hall

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Upper Level at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Details/Detalles:

Calling all high schoolers! Meet with friends to study, work on a project, or draw. Snacks and supplies will be provided, and library staff will be available to help with homework. For teens in 9th - 12th grade. Registration is not required.

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Central

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Required

Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

Raíces y sueños: Paper Maché Doll-making Workshop

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside Patio at Eastside

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults, Family

Open

Library Branch: Eastside

Room: Eastside Patio

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special Hispanic Heritage Month workshop at the Eastside Library!

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Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

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