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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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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Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers

Registration Required

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime where all children are welcome. Participate in songs, read stories, and have fun with bubbles while gaining early literacy tips, socialization, and calming breath techniques.

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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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Wiggle, Read, Create: Bluey

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

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: Arts & Culture

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us dressed as your favorite Bluey character and enjoy all things Bluey! Create Bluey headbands, perler bead key chains, paint a Gnome Husband, and hunt for Long Dog.

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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Children's Resource Fair

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, 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), Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library 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: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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Baby & Me

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Stay & Play

9:00am–10:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Montecito Library

Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Disclaimer(s):

Stay & Play

9:00am–10:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Disclaimer(s):

10 am

Bilingual Music & Movement

10:15am–10:45am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages 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.

Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

10:30am–11:00am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Library on the Go (LOTG)

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s):

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

10:30am–11:00am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Library on the Go (LOTG)

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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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

Cancelled

Explore Together

10:00am–11:15am

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

Central Library

Cancelled

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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Día de los niños/Día de los libros: celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

10:00am–2:00pm

Family, All Ages

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Family, All Ages

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a joyful nationwide celebration dedicated to children and literacy. This year, our theme is “talents,” celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.

11 am

Baby & Me

11:00am–11:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Central Library

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)

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

11:00am–11:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Eastside Library

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers.

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