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Featured Events

Yarn balls and knitting needles on a blue woven blanket.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
A pink masquerade mask against a blurred forest background.

Imagine That: Villains Party

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Calling all devious divas and shifty scoundrels! Be prepared for your world domination campaign here at the library. Craft your nefarious ne’er-do-well persona with outrageous masks and hypnotize the masses during villain karaoke.

Illustration featuring two gold colored smartphones.

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training

Age Group:

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

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive, 3-week series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Illustration of Pikachu using a lightning attack against Tyranitar during a battle.

Pokemon Battle Party

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Calling all Pokemon Trainers: who will you choose to battle in our Island Gym? Bring your cards to trade or play with other Pokemon Masters during this special drop-in gym.

Representative Carbajal pointing at an United States of America passport

Passport Fair, hosted by Representative Salud Carbajal

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Representative Salud Carbajal is hosting a Passport Fair to allow Central Coast families to file for new or renewed passports with the U.S. Department of State.

Colorful illustrations of science supplies and doodles on graph paper.

Explore Together

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Illustration of multiple colorful hands raised upward against a white wooden background.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Hands use red scissors to cut green tissue paper on a table covered with craft supplies.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, April 4, 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.

A crescent moon and two stars hanging on a soft pastel background.

Baby & Me

Monday, April 6, 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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