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SBPL hosts free summer lunches for school-age children.

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 3, 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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, July 3, 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

SBPL hosts family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

Explore Together

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

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

Details/Detalles:

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.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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

Details/Detalles:

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.

Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

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

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

Lego Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

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: Island Room (Central)

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

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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Lunch at the Library

Monday, July 7, 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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De-Stress the College Essay Process

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Special Event

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 8, 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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All Day						Closing Independence 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 Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.
9 am					Closing Montecito Opening at Noon 9:00am–12:00pm Montecito Library Branches: Montecito Library Description: Montecito will open at noon due to staff training.
10 am					Closing Central Opening at 11 AM 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Branches: Central Library Description: Central will open at 11AM on Wednesday, July 3, due to staff training. Closing Eastside Opening at 11:30 AM 10:00am–11:30am Eastside Library Branches: Eastside Library Description: Eastside will open at 11:30AM due to staff training. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled LOTG \| Shoreline Park 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline 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 Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):
11 am							This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Volunteer Time 11:00am–12:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Library Branch: Eastside Library Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, 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! 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.
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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower 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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading Details/Detalles: 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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower 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: Adult Literacy, Books & Reading, Summer Reading Details/Detalles: 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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Details/Detalles: 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG at the Pool \| Ortega Park 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Ortega 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 Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Ortega Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!	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 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: 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 Details/Detalles: 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	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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Juneteenth Celebration with Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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), Adults, Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.
2 pm			This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Local Kids, Local Chefs Cooking Classes 2:00pm–3:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside) 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 local chef, Dalan Moreno! All supplies and ingredients to make healthy and delicious creations will be provided. For children 8 - 14, registration is required.		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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG \| Coronel Center 2:30pm–4:30pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at the Coronel Center with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):
3 pm							This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Relax & Craft for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: 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.
4 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG \| State Street near the Farmers Market 4:00pm–6:30pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi	This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Volunteer Time 4:15pm–5:45pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group De-Stress the College Essay Process 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen (High School), Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event Registration Required Details/Detalles: High school students: join experienced writer and college essay coach Taylor Ross in a two-part workshop series that will address common concerns and provide tips, tricks, and tools for writing strong

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