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: Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens
Start: 2025-03-26T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-26T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Faulkner Gallery West

Featured Events

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High)

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Special Event

Required

Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons and want to enjoy a single session of this role-playing tabletop game without the commitment of a long-term campaign?

Stay & Play

Thursday, March 27, 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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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, March 27, 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:

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.

Spring Into Verse!

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Age Group: Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Express your connection to nature and sustainability through poetry! Middle school students are invited to the new Library Plaza to embark on a nature walk and create poetry zines.

Sustainably SBPL Climate Justice Movie Series with blue to green gradient and the Earth

Climate Justice Film Series

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for the Climate Justice Film Series, a thought-provoking series of films exploring the intersection of climate change, social equity, and environmental justice.

Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara: Community Events at Santa Barbara Public Library

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, 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: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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: Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara for two special community events celebrating mobility, accessibility, and the power of human connection through cycling and art.

Animal Crossing Day

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Local History, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

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: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

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: Arts & Culture, Local History, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Experience the vast world of Animal Crossing come to life here at SBPL!

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, March 29, 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

Children's Resource Fair

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

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

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Do you have a child between 0-12 years old? Join SBPL for this special event co-sponsored by Santa Barbara County Education Office to learn what our community has to offer.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, 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, 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!

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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. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza 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.
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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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