Central Library

10:00am-7:00pm

(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: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Eastside Library

10:00am-6:00pm

(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: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Montecito Library

9:00am-5:00pm

(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: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Name: Read to a Dog
Start: 2025-03-19T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-19T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Eastside Library

Featured Events

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

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

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.

Comic Chaos Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, 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: Faulkner Gallery East

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!

Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book and work on an activity based on it.

Mending Matters

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Stay & Play

Thursday, March 20, 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):

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, March 20, 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

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:

Wiggle, Read, Create: Bluey Bonanza

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

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: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

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

Program Type: Early Literacy, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Dress up like your favorite Grannies and join us at the Central Library to explore the world of Bluey! Enjoy a Bluey themed storytime followed by play and activities to immerse you in the world of Bluey. Perfect for the entire family.

Promotional graphic for Little Dancers program with children dancing and polka dots.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

SBPL Teen Hangout Murder Mystery Party - 80s Edition promo

The Hangout: Teen Murder Mystery - ‘80s Edition

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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

Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to experience an evening of mystery and intrigue at SBPL’s Teen Murder Mystery Party - ‘80s Edition!

Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:00am - 1:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, 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: 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.

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Required

Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

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All Day		Closing Labor Day All Day All Branches Branches: Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
4 pm					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. Library Branch: Central Library Room: All Faulkner Galleries 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):

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