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

Featured Events

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Family Garden Exploration

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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: Off Site

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries (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: 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.

Kids are invited to sing along with Ariel at SBPL

Sing with a Princess

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, 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), 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), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Meet a princess for an under-the-sea adventure at the Library! Kids and families are invited to sing along with Ariel, choose a favorite song for karaoke, and perform for other princess fans.

SBPL hosts a Dungeons and Dragons session for tweens.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)

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

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Middle schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 6 participants in grades 5-8 will be led by a local volunteer Dungeon Master. Make new friends and enjoy this popular game!

White and orange outline of a dog face with a blue book with a tie dye background

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

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, Spanish

Hot Off the Press: Summer Scrapbooking Party

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults

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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

Stay & Play

Thursday, July 17, 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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Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries (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: 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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Summertime, kid-friendly cooking classes at SBPL

Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes

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

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a free cooking class for kids with Executive Chef, Emma West! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, July 17, 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

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Time	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)
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 Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) 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 Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition
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6 pm		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 Raíces y Sueños: Panel de la Película McFarland, USA con Thomas Valles 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Parents & Caregivers, Raíces y Sueños, Spanish, Special Event Registration Required Details/Detalles: All are welcome. This program will be conducted in Spanish only, with no English interpretation.

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