Mar 31 2025 Mon César Chávez Day All Day All Branches Closing Mar 31 2025 Mon Closing César Chávez Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library 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, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Get crafty in the library!Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.Disclaimer(s):
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Minecraft Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Minecraft Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Romance Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Romance Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Celebrate National Library Week LOTG | Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio 5:30pm - 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Celebrate National Library Week LOTG | Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library on the Go (LOTG) 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: Books & Reading, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) with the Library on the Go at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library 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, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Get crafty in the library!Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.Disclaimer(s):
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Comic Chaos Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Comic Chaos Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery West 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Montecito Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Montecito Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Montecito Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Montecito Library Open Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join the Montecito Book Club!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Minecraft Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Minecraft Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Grupo de lectura en español 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Grupo de lectura en español 9:30am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Creator's Club: Día Edition 1:00pm - 2:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Creator's Club: Día Edition 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: Celebrate Día del Niño & Día de los Libros with SBPL!
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 5 2025 Mon Connecting Thru Sign Language Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family Central Library This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 5 2025 Mon Connecting Thru Sign Language Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family Program Type: Books & Reading, Parents & Caregivers Details/Detalles: Wiggle, sign, and move through a special American Sign Language Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Storyteller, Ajani Edwards, will share books, songs, and teach a few signs.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. May 6 2025 Tue Imagine That! Puppet Theater 4:00pm - 5:15pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. May 6 2025 Tue Imagine That! Puppet Theater 4:00pm - 5:15pm Central Library 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, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Join us for a special puppet storytelling event! Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop. Pop into the puppet theater, craft a story, design your own puppet, and act out your own story.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 7 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 7 2025 Wed Creator's Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastside Library 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 Details/Detalles: 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.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 7 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 7 2025 Wed Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastside Library 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. 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.