Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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Full

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Registration 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 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) 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 (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Get it Done Santa Barbara. ACP allows you to approach the future with peace of mind.

Nature Walk

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Sustainably SBPL

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Enjoy the outdoors with a nature-themed storytime and a flower walk to follow! Children will get a chance to create their own bud vase out of cardboard and fill it with flowers, leaves, and more.

Creator's Club: Día Edition

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

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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

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Celebrate Día del Niño & Día de los Libros with SBPL!

SBPL hosts special events celebrating books and children

Día Festival: Saving Wildlife International Show

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

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

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

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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), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

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Celebrate Día del Niño / Día de los Libros with SBPL! Join us for a special wildlife presentation with Saving Wildlife International at the Eastside Library. Get up close to amazing animals and learn about their habitats.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Books & Reading

Stay & Play

Thursday, May 1, 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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SBPL hosts bilingual yoga at the Eastside Library

Yoga Bilingüe: Movimiento y Bienestar

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults, Family

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special yoga and mindfulness sessions in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, May 1, 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

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LOTG | Bohnett Park

3:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Bohnett Park

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Bohnett Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Comic Chaos Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Central Library

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!

Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book and work on an activity based on it.

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm - 5:45pm

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

Romance Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

Mending Matters

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for a hands-on, eco-friendly journey into sewing and mending! This free, limited-series workshop offers community members the chance to learn valuable skills in sewing, repairing, and upcycling clothing and textiles.

Stay & Play

9:00am - 10:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Eastside Library

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):

Yoga Bilingüe: Movimiento y Bienestar

9:30am - 10:30am

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special yoga and mindfulness sessions in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

10:30am - 11:00am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s):

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.

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Knit 'n' Needle

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Adults

Montecito Library

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:

Climate Justice Film Series

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for the Climate Justice Film Series, a thought-provoking series of films exploring the intersection of climate change, social equity, and environmental justice.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Off Site

Open

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

LOTG | Oak Park

10:00am - 12:00pm

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)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

CalFresh Connect

10:00am - 3:00pm

Eastside Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Purpose of Meeting

In-Person Appointment Opportunity for CalFresh Assistance

The CalFresh team at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara is excited to offer in-person appointments to support our neighbors in the community with their CalFresh applications.

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.

Explore Together

10:15am - 11:15am

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

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, 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

11:00am - 12:30pm

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Eastside Library

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!

Disclaimer(s):

Relax & Craft for Teens

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Central Library

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.

Memorial 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 Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Stay & Play

9:00am - 10:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Montecito Library

Library Branch: Montecito Library

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.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Mission Park Healthcare Center

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Mission Park Healthcare Center!

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

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.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Villa Santa Fe II

12:15pm - 1:15pm

Adults

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Villa Santa Fe II! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

Montecito Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Montecito Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club!

Take a look at past selections!

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