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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito Library

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Arts & Culture

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Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Trail Talks: Swimming Home from Anacapa with Caitlin Swalec

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

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Trail Talks

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Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Trail Talks

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Caitlin Swalec is a lifelong open water swimmer who grew up swimming around the lakes of Maine. Since 2019 she has mainly swum along the shores of Santa Barbara, exploring the waters and kelp beds of our 'front yard' in this unique way.

Weekly summertime board games for children at SBPL

Game Day

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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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: Faulkner Gallery (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: Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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Join SBPL for fun filled Fridays! Explore board games, puzzles, Lotería, role playing games, and more. Tables and games are available on a first come, first served basis. Children are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

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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: All Faulkner Galleries (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

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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.

Two cartoon stuffed animals on a purple background and pink balloons

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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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)

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

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SBPL is hosting a special sleepover party for your stuffed animals! Wear your PJs and join us for a brief storytime, followed by a drop-off period where you’ll leave one stuffed animal with our overnight staff.

The Hangout: Teen Beach Cleanup with Tidy Seas

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Teens: join SBPL and Tidy Seas for a morning beach cleanup at East Beach. Earn community service hours, help our environment, and browse books while learning about SBPL’s summer reading program.

SBPL hosts family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

Explore Together

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

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

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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

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.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, July 19, 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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Time	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
10 am			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 This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG \| Shoreline Park 10:00am–12:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 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: Shoreline Park Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline 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):	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 "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 Explore Together: Indigenous Storytelling 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 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: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Join us for a very special edition of Explore Together with live storytelling presented by Mia Lopez.
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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.
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2 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 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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.
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):			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 "Family" group Connecting Thru Sign Language Family Story Time 3:00pm–3:45pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), 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 "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: 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), Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event Details/Detalles: Hugo Martinez, a Deaf signer who spreads his love for literacy and Deaf culture throughout Santa Barbara, will share books, personal stories, and teach a few signs.
4 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 Imagine That! Puppet Theater 4:00pm–5:15pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Join us for a special puppet storytelling event! Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop. Pop into the puppet theater, craft a story, design your own puppet, and act out your own story. 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 Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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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