We will celebrate “Freedom to Read” during the first week of October. We are seeking input about your favorite books that have been challenged. Take a quick survey: buff.ly/3KwEBvh

Meet Oscar and his friends who will lead you on a magical morning of fun, creativity, and imagination! Author Molly Arbuthnott uses her years as a teacher to bring fun activities along with her story readings. Central Library Wednesday, August 16 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

We invite local artists to participate in an exhibition in our Gallery during October 2023 as part of the Exhibition in coordination with SB Pride & Joy, a pop-up event creating a gayborhood and queer destination on the West Coast. For more info visit: buff.ly/3sfl6kY

This is the last week of Lunch at the Library! Children and teens are invited to come to pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program at the Central Library this week between the hours of 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Explore local food, artisans, and organizations championing LGBTQ+ rights from over 30 organizations. Palm Park Beach House 236 E Cabrillo Blvd Saturday, August 26 11 AM - 7 PM

We are pleased to announce the selection of Isabel Allende’s award-winning historical fiction novel A Long Petal of the Sea as the featured title for Santa Barbara Reads 2023. Learn more: buff.ly/44r3O1G

Did you know we have Memory Kits? These easy-to-use games and activities promote memory recall during various stages of Alzheimer's and dementia. Come check out a kit from our Central Library. buff.ly/3OSDlEh Funded by the California State Library.

Join us and Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation for a special Library on the Go pop-up event celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Brass Bear Uptown 3302 McCaw Ave. Monday, September 11 5 - 7 PM

Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play. This is a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, get to know the officer in your neighborhood, and take a picture with his patrol car. Eastside Library September 12 9:30 AM

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¡Próximamente, Raíces y Sueños se celebrará en nuestras bibliotecas! - mailchi.mp/santabarbaraca…

Raíces y sueños: celebrando la cultura de los inmigrantes hispanos - mailchi.mp/santabarbaraca…

En noviembre podrás disfrutar de El arte del amor: Exposición retrospectiva de portadas de novelas románticas. - mailchi.mp/santabarbaraca…

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