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Featured Events

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Disability Awareness and Cultural Market

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Special Event

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Celebrate inclusion, creativity, and community at this special event honoring Disability Awareness! Begin the morning with a heartwarming bilingual storytime that encourages empathy and understanding for all ages.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

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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.

SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy

Registration Required

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Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, December 9, 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

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Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

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

Program Type: Books & Reading, Spanish

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Romance Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

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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).

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Gabriela Mistral Nobel Prize 80th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish

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Join us in celebrating the 80^th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to the Chilean poet, Gabriela Mistral.

Stay & Play

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Yoga Bilingüe: Movimiento y Bienestar 9:30am–10:30am Adults, Family Eastside Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special yoga and mindfulness sessions in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
10 am					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 LOTG \| Oak Park 10:00am–12:00pm 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) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Oak Park 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: 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):	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Financial Empowerment Course for Teens and Adults 10:00am–1:00pm Teen (High School), Adults, Family Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: This class will be conducted in Spanish. An English session is scheduled for Saturday, June 7. 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 "Family" group Cancelled Explore Together 10:15am–11:15am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family Central Library 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 "Family" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: 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.
11 am	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 LOTG \| Earth Day Festival 11:00am–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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Alameda Park 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: Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join Library on the Go at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Get it Done: Advance Care Planning 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Family Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Get it Done Santa Barbara. ACP allows you to approach the future with peace of mind.
12 pm			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 "Family" group LOTG \| Harding School 12:30pm–2:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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), Family Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of children's materials. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! We'll be parked on the Mountain Avenue side of the school.
1 pm			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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
2 pm			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 Día Festival: Saving Wildlife International Show 2:00pm–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 Eastside Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) 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: Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, For Teens Details/Detalles: Celebrate Día del Niño / Día de los Libros with SBPL! Join us for a special wildlife presentation with Saving Wildlife International at the Eastside Library. Get up close to amazing animals and learn about their habitats.
3 pm			This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Family" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 LOTG \| Bohnett Park 3:30pm–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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Bohnett Park 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Bohnett Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):
4 pm		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 LOTG \| State Street near the Farmers Market 4:00pm–6:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

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