Santa Barbara’s Central and Eastside libraries are officially designated cooling centers. We invite residents to get some relief from the heat and enjoy engaging programs, classes, and events at not only Central and Eastside, but at our branches throughout southern Santa Barbara County. Central, Eastside, Buellton, and Solvang Libraries all offer air-conditioning. Carpinteria Library will be opening its air-conditioned multipurpose room during regular hours. Free water bottles will also be available inside Central and Eastside Libraries, and Central is adding a dog cooling station outside of the library with bowls and water.
“We’re dedicated to our role as a refuge in times when our community needs us the most,” said Library Director Jessica Cadiente.
At Central Library, youth ages 0-18 can get a free lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm courtesy of a partnership with the Food Bank of Santa Barbara.
For children, each branch has a schedule of early literacy classes for preschool age children, while afternoons are for reading enrichment of older students, with Reading Buddies and Reading with Dogs, as well as maker, technology, and art experiences.
At Central Library, adults can participate in technology classes Tuesdays at 11:00 am, or sign up for one-on-one help with a Computer Coach or drop-in assistance for mobile devices. This week also brings an author talk, MakeSB crafting event, a technology tasting event at Municipal Winemakers, and a Friday Matinee.
Hours of Operation
Central Library, 40 E Anapamu
Monday - Thursday
10 am – 7 pm
Friday - Saturday
10 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday
1 pm – 5 pm
Eastside Library, 1102 E Montecito
Monday - Tuesday
10 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday - Friday
10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
10 am – 4:00 pm
Carpinteria Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue
Monday
10 am – 7:30 pm
Tuesday
10 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday
10 am – 7:30 pm
Thursday - Friday
10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
Tuesday - Friday
10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
10 am - 4:00 pm
Buellton Library, 140 West Highway 246
Monday - Wednesday
11 am - 7 pm
Friday - Saturday
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive
Tuesday & Friday
10 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
10 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday
10 am – 4:00 pm
Full Schedule of Events
Central Library
Lunch at the Library
free lunch every day for ages 0-18
11:30-12:30
Monday
Toddler Obstacle Course
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Reading Buddies
1:00 - 3:00 pm
MakeDo Cardboard Construction
3:30-4:30 pm
MakeSB Crafts (all ages)
5:15-6:30 pm
Tuesday
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Learning Technology: Tech Talk
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reading with Dogs
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Take Apart Tech (for kids)
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Tech Tastings @ Muni Wine (for adults)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
Wiggly Storytime
10:30 am
Baby & Me
11:30 am
Reading Buddies
1:00 -3:00 pm
CodeSB (for teens)
2:00 -4:30 pm
Pure Land Discussion with Author Annette McGivney
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday
History Book Club
10:30 am
Wiggly Storytime
10:30 am
Baby & Me
11:30 am
Readers’ Theater
2:00-3:00 pm
Art Hour: Yayoi Kusama
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Friday
Baby & Me
10:15 am
Music & Movement
10:15 am
Brick Builders with LEGO
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Friday Matinee
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Eastside
Tuesday
Bilingual Baby & Me
11:30 am
Wednesday
Makerspace
1:30 -2:30 pm
Thursday
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Reading Buddies
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Airplane Adventures
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Friday
Afternoon Crafts
2:30-3:30 pm
To stay informed individuals can access the SBPL web calendar with more events, programs, and classes and/or sign-up for the SBPL newsletter in English or Spanish. Visit the Santa Barbara Public Library System online at SBPLibrary.org for information about programs and services. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Contact: Vanessa Christman, Assistant Library Director
Phone: (805) 564-5639