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Stay & Play

Thursday, June 26, 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.

Disclaimer(s):

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 26, 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

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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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Cartoon child sitting at a desk with computer displaying blueprints

Tinker Time: Summer Make Sessions

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading, Tech Skills

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading, Tech Skills

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where young creators will dive into the world of 3D design using TinkerCAD!

LOTG | Bohnett Park

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bohnett Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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: 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):

Weekly summertime board games for children at SBPL

Game Day

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker, 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: 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

Details/Detalles:

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!

Lunch at the Library

Friday, June 27, 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

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The Hangout: Shell Art

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Teens: hang out on the Library Plaza as we craft with shells to make custom keepsakes. Craft materials and popsicles will be provided, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s):

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

Explore Together

Saturday, June 28, 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, June 28, 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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8 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 Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet 8:00am–1:00pm 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) 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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Considered Coffee Bus 9:30am–1:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) Age Group: Adults Details/Detalles: Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group LOTG \| Pilgrim Terrace 10:30am–11:30am Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.		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 \| Shoreline 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: Shoreline 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 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: The Library on the Go will be at Oak 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 "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 Central 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: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Irene Kelly from Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) for a financial empowerment course designed to help teens and adults take control of their personal finances by building confidence, establishing healthy financial habits, and setting
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings 11:30am–1:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.			This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Cancelled Teen Volunteer Time 11:00am–12:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks. No registration required! 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group LOTG \| Valle Verde 12:15pm–1:15pm Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled English Conversation Group 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels are welcome. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Resilience in Action: SB's History of Community Response to the 1925 Earthquake and other Natural Disasters 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Details/Detalles: Join local historian, Betsy Green, and Chaucer’s Books owner and former public librarian, Jen Lemberger, for an afternoon exploring the profound impact of the 1925 Earthquake and Thomas Fire, Montecito Debris Flow on our city.			This event is in the "Adults" group Knit 'n' Needle 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Montecito Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us. Disclaimer: 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.
3 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 \| 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 "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Relax & Craft for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Interview Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen (High School) Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career Registration Required Details/Detalles: Come check out our workshop! 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	This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Volunteer Time 4:15pm–5:45pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library Closed Registration Required 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: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.	This event is in the "Adults" group 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event Details/Detalles: Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. Disclaimer(s):
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: Special Event, Sustainably SBPL Registration Required 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction in Translation Book Club 5:30pm–6:45pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join us on a reading journey around the globe! Over the course of three months we’ll read three novels translated into English and meet to talk about them. Space is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required for each session.		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Summer Reading Kickoff 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, Spanish, Summer Reading Details/Detalles: Kick off your summer of reading with Santa Barbara Public Library at Fox Wine Co. in the Funk Zone!

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