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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Considered Coffee Bus
9:30am–1:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Baby & Me
11:00am–11:30am
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Island Room (Central)
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.
This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.
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.
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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
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
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
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Dino Day
11:30am–1:00pm
Central Library
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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)
Program Type:
Special Event,
STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:
Join us for a roaring story time with a surprise dinosaur appearance! Experience a volcanic eruption, design your own dinosaur, and rescue dinosaurs from the tar pits before they become history in the dino dig.
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Game Day
11:30am–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Lunch at the Library
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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
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
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Books & Bubbles
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
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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),
Family
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Bounce along with us at this special bilingual storytime full of bubbles, art, music, and more! Make your own wand, create soap paintings, and challenge yourself to make giant bubbles.
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Lunch at the Library
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Tiny Tuesdays Maker Hour
12:30pm–1:30pm
Central Library
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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:
Arts & Culture,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Mini Mosaics Design a miniature masterpiece and share your talent! In this special series, you will create tiny crafts to display in the library’s Faulkner Art Gallery at the summer Tiny Art Show.
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Aug
13
2025
Wed
Hold- Keegan
12:00pm–12:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Zen Booth (Single)
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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Lunch at the Library
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Lunch at the Library
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Lunch at the Library
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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.
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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 "Family" 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
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 "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Tiny Art Show Ice Cream Social
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Michael Towbes Upper 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:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
You’re cordially invited to a very fancy (and very fun!) ice cream social reception for our Children’s Tiny Art Show. Kids who have completed their summer reading goal can bring their completed adventure log for a free Mr.
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
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
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Roller Derby 101 for Teens with the Brawlin’ Betties
3:00pm–4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Island Room (Central)
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Program Type:
For Teens,
Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens: join SB’s local roller derby team, the Brawlin’ Betties, for an afternoon of fun and learning about this amazing sport! Meet team players, learn the rules, and watch players demonstrate the game.
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
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
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Relax & Craft for Teens
3:00pm–4:30pm
Central Library
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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
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.
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
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
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Teen Volunteer Time
4:15pm–5:45pm
Central Library
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
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.
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This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
Cancelled
Teen (High School)
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Board
5:00pm–6:30pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Program Type:
For Teens
Details/Detalles:
Teen Advisory Board combines community service and youth development, underlining the value of teen involvement towards the success of the Santa Barbara Public Library and the Santa Barbara community at large.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party
5:00pm–6:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Romance Book Club
5:30pm–6:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
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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