Week Calendar

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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¡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.

Visit the Library on the Go on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

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Learn about gardening and get your hands dirty with Explore Ecology at the Franklin Elementary Garden!

Join SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish.

Stop by Central Library’s Lower Plaza for a pop art workshop with artist Michael Albert! Get inspired and make cereal box collages. Best for ages 5 to 12.

Join us for a fun and creative summer activity at this weekly, outdoor STEAM program. All supplies will be provided, and children will be encouraged to take home their creations. Supplies are limited. Best for children 6 and up.

Children and teens are invited to come eat a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Children and teens are invited to come eat a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Join the Montecito Book Club!

Children and teens are invited to come eat a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Meet a princess at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Elsa, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans if they wish.

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

Children and teens are invited to come eat a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Children and teens are invited to come eat a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Calling all teens in grades 7-12: join us for a relaxing midday crafting session!

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to get active and learn some hula hooping moves at this summer reading program. Kat D Hoops, a talented hula hoop performer, will lead us in a hula hooping extravaganza!

Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together at this drop-in event.

Are you interested in learning about Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want to join a session of the role-playing tabletop game without the commitment of a long-term campaign?

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

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.

Join SBPL for summer fun at the Parks and Recreation Community Pools!

Visit the Library on the Go on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

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The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.

Families are invited to join us in the children’s area at Central Library for a special indoor camp out event! Build forts, do a nature craft, and listen to stories about the great outdoors.

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What's your go-to poem? Bring it to the Bring Your Favorite Poem Club and share why it’s special to you! Bring your own book of poetry, pick one up from the library, find a poem online, or browse the poetry books available at the event.