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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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Baby & Me

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Logo for the "get it done" Advance Care Planning initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, featuring a red checkmark and a stylized butterfly.

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

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Celebrate Your Freedom to Read! “Banned Book in Common” Discussion of The Hate U Give

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, For Teens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Program Type: Books & Reading, For Teens
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Book clubs are great places to talk about ideas, make new friends, and share reading recommendations! 

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
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Creator's Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish
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TRIVIA NIGHT: All About Books!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: National Library Week, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library and kick off National Library Week a little early!

Join us for a fun and engaging evening of book-themed trivia for all ages.

Día de los niños/Día de los libros: Celebrating the Wonderful Abilities Every Child Brings to the World

10:00am–2:00pm
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: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
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: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, National Library Week, Spanish, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a joyful nationwide celebration dedicated to children and literacy. This year, our theme is “talents,” celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

National Library Week LOTG: Montecito Family YMCA

3:00pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Library on the Go, National Library Week, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate National Library Week with Library on the Go on the lawn at Montecito Family YMCA!

National Library Week LOTG: SBIFF Film Center The Librarians Screening

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, National Library Week, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate National Library Week with an encore screening of The Librarians, thanks to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Film Center

National Library Week LOTG: Lotería at Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio

5:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Library on the Go, National Library Week, Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate National Library Week with the Library on the Go at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio!

National Library Week: Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: Fireplace Room (Central)
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, National Library Week
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to this special edition of Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic celebrating National Library Week.

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 25 for Memorial Day.

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 Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
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 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.