Upcoming Events

Name: Stay & Play
Start: 2025-04-03T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-03T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Eastside Library

Featured Events

Stay & Play

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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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.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito Library

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.

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Recharge & Read in Nature: Introduction to Forest Bathing

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am

Off Site

Program Type:

Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Sustainably SBPL

Required

Details/Detalles:

Feel the relaxation of being in nature, then keep it going with nature-inspired reads!

Explore Together

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

No registration required!

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Celebrating Latino Poetry with Blas Falconer & Emma Trelles

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Details/Detalles:

Join us for an afternoon of poetry and creative conversation celebrating the rich tradition of Latino poetry.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level at Central Library

Program Type:

Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: 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.

SBPL hosts VC Defensa for a immigrant rights presentation

VC Defensa Presents: Know Your Rights

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

This informative and empowering presentation by VC Defensa is dedicated to educating community members about their constitutional rights related to immigration.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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Closed

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Required

Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers.

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Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

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

Mi Regalo: Planificación anticipada de atención médica

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Acompáñanos durante una serie de talleres, los cuales están divididos en dos partes, sobre planificación de atención anticipada (ACP, por sus siglas en inglés), presentada por Mi Regalo Santa Bárbara.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Mi Regalo: Planificación anticipada de atención médica

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

9:30am - 11:00am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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

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):

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

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

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Grupo de lectura en español

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

¡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.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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

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):

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.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Coffee with a Cop

10:00am - 11:00am

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: Eastside Patio

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, Civic Engagement, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play.

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

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

Considered Coffee Bus

9:30am - 1:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

Age Group: Adults

Details/Detalles:

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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

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 from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

9:30am - 11:00am

Adults

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

test series Spanish

12:15pm - 1:15pm

Central Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Registration Required

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