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Explore Together

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

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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.

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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, April 25, 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

Find the Library on the Go Van at the Earth Day Festival

LOTG | Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm

Alameda Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

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: Alameda Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival!

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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, April 25, 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.

LOTG | Earth Day Festival

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm

Alameda Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

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: Alameda Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join Library on the Go at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival!

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Baby & Me

Monday, April 27, 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, April 28, 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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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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Library Services Orientation for Teens

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Teens, join SBPL staff for an informative overview of library services and programs, including community service opportunities and physical and digital resources to support your academic and career goals.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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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 (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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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11 am			This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Dungeons & Dragons for Teens 11:00am–2:00pm Teen (High School) Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Special Event Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: High schoolers: interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? This introductory, 4 week campaign for up to 8 participants in grades 9-12 will be led by a local Dungeon Master.
12 pm	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 Lunch at the Library: Lego Club 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 Lunch at the Library: Guest Who? 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 Lunch at the Library: Wordsmith Wednesday 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 Lunch at the Library: Maker Hour 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 Lunch at the Library: Game Day 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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.
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teens Love Cooking (TLC) 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: In partnership with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Teens Love Cooking (TLC) is an 8-week program that provides teens with the opportunity to become competent, independent and kitchen-savvy by teaching them valuable kitchen a				This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Mocktails in the Garden with SB Garden Project 2:00pm–3:30pm Teen (High School), Adults Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Sip, stir, and celebrate the flavors of the garden! In this
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.	This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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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