Upcoming Events

Name: Recharge & Read in Nature: Introduction to Forest Bathing
Start: 2025-04-05T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-05T11:15:00-07:00
Location: Stevens Park

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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

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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

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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!

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.

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

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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

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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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Minecraft Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

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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

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Venture into the world of Minecraft!

Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots!

First come, first served. Space is limited. Perfect for ages 7-11!

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 9, 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

Practice your reading with our furry friend,Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

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Recharge & Read in Nature: Introduction to Forest Bathing

10:00am - 11:15am

Adults

Off Site

Waitlist

Registration

Offsite Event

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

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

Mending Matters

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainably SBPL

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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.

The Hangout: Teen Garden Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

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Teens, join us for a special garden Hangout! Learn about plants, worms, and more as we plant our summer garden. Please come prepared to bend, squat, lift, and move your body.

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.

Nature Walk

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Central Library

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.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations are closed for staff training.

Fix-It Fair

1:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Central Library

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

Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

SBPL is proud to invite community members to our second Fix-It Fair!

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:

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.

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.

Teen Clothing Swap

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

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

Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL, Teen Advisory Board

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Looking to freshen up your wardrobe? Join SBPL and SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club and bring in the clothes you might not wear anymore to swap them out for something new to you!

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainable!

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainable!

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainable!

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:

Juneteenth

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 Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainable!

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainable!

Independence 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 Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Labor 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, September 1 for Labor Day.

Sabores Saludables: Celebrando la Herencia Latina a Través de la Cocina Nutritiva

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Family

Eastside Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: 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!

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

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: 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!

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

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: 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!

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

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: 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!

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