Upcoming Events

Join us for this hands on family gardening class in our culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in fun and interactive way.

Join the Library and Paseo Nuevo for a monthly family storytime! We’ll have stories that children of all ages can enjoy, along with engaging songs and activities.

Meet local poets and read their poems at SBPL's Poetry Walk at the Farmers' Market with SBPL’s Library on the Go van.

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

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.

SBPL and The Mission Poetry Series invite the community to an online poetry event: Three Poets in Spring, featuring Presidential Inaugural poet, Richard Blanco, and award-winning Gunpo

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12.

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Central Library for a relaxing and fun time after school making Shrink Art and Origami. All materials and snacks will be provided.

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Join us by Kids World playground at Alameda Park to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun free event! Kids can sign up for summer reading, pick out a free book to keep, and celebrate the start of summer.