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Eastside Closure

All Day 5/21 - 10/5
Eastside
Closing
Branches:
Eastside

Closing early for staff training

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito
Description:

All SBPL locations will close at 2 pm for staff training.

LOTG | Validation Ale

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go Van and Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation for a special pop-up event at Validation Ale celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

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.

A Special, Free Day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

11:00am - 4:30pm
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
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), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a delightful day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special, free admission.

Raíces y Sueños: A Glimpse into Santa Barbara's Hispanic Family Heritage, 1850-1950

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Galleries East & West
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, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join the Library and the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society for a special Hispanic Heritage Month display.

Raíces y sueños: Película “Radical”

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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
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), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the  Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night!

All SBPL Locations Closed for Staff Training

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Raíces y sueños: Radical Panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
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, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a very special, virtual event to meet the real-life personalities that inspired the 2023 film, Radical.

The Hangout: Dia de los Muertos Altar Building

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to prepare for Dia de los Muertos as we build an ofrenda (altar) together.

Community Baby Shower

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy! Join SBPL and partnering community organizations to connect and discover resources for parents and caregivers, learn about Baby and Me story time, and more.

Teen Clothing Swap

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL, Teen Advisory Board
Details/Detalles:

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

Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.

SB Reads Kickoff

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in celebrating love for this year’s Santa Barbara Reads Program!

SB Reads Dork Diaries Day

10:30am - 12:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special love-themed SB Reads program for kids and families!

We’ll have activities inspired by the popular middle grade series, Dork Diaries. Its 16th installment will be released on 10/15/24!

SB Reads Teen Talk: Roadmap to Healthy Relationships

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Teens: looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.

LOTG | Fox Wine

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, SB Reads, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Fox Wine! You will have the chance to pick up a copy of SB Reads titles including Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and register for upcoming SB Reads' book clubs, workshops, and special events!

Speed Friending (Halloween Edition) with Pacific Pride Foundation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Adults, looking to make new friends in a fun and fast-paced way? Join us and Pacific Pride Foundation at the Santa Barbara Public Library for an evening of quick conversations and connections.

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.

Plaza Palooza: Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Opening Community Arts Festival will begin with a ribbon-cutting before performances from CAMA, Flamenco Santa Barbara, the Symphony, Folklorico, and more!

SB Reads Love Café

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Montecito
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special SB Reads afternoon of LOVE at the Montecito Library! Library staff will facilitate activities and discussion around the topic of love in all its forms, including friendship, romantic love, family, and self-love. 

The Art of Love: A Romance Novel Cover Retrospective Exhibition Opening

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery West
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, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special 1st Thursday event and celebrate the opening of the Art of Love exhibition. While viewing the exhibit, find a new (to you) romance book to read, and join us for a Romance Book Swap!

Mercado raíces y sueños

10:00am - 3:00pm
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 Branch: Central
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: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza for a vibrant, family market to celebrate Hispanic creativity and culture!

Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.