Central Library

12:00pm-5:00pm

(805) 962-7653

Central Library
40 East Anapamu St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 10:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Eastside Library

Closed

(805) 963-3727

Eastside Library
1102 E Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Montecito Library

Closed

(805) 969-5063

Montecito
1469 E. Valley Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Celebrate Juneteenth with SBPL and Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Juneteenth Celebration with Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (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, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.

Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Fireplace Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Fireplace Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

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), Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (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), Family

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis - no applications or documentation needed.

Lego Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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De-Stress the College Essay Process

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

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), Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (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), Family

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Promotional graphic for Imagine That! with orange and green text on transparent background of art supplies.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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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 every Tuesday.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

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Local chefs lead cooking classes for local kids at the Eastside Library

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Patio (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with local chef, Dalan Moreno! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Healthy cooking class with SBPL and Rooted Santa Barbara County

Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults, Family

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and sustainabl

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4 pm						This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group The Hangout: Teen Garden Party 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL Registration Required Details/Detalles: Teens, join us for a special garden Hangout! Learn about plants, worms, and more as we plant our summer garden. Please come prepared to bend, squat, lift, and move your body.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Mending Matters 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainably SBPL Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for a hands-on, eco-friendly journey into sewing and mending! This free, limited-series workshop offers community members the chance to learn valuable skills in sewing, repairing, and upcycling clothing and textiles.

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