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"Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at Santa Barbara Public Library

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The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen and adult entrepreneurs showcasing handcrafted items.

Mercado Raíces y Sueños 
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Michael Towbes Library Plaza (40 East Anapamu St)
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Patrons can explore a wide variety of original, handmade items for sale, including:

  • Children’s clothing
  • Face and body painting
  • Pearl jewelry, earrings, bracelets, rings, and phone charms
  • Crochet stuffed animals
  • Candles, potted plants, and unique bath products
  • Handmade embroidered bags, yarn crafts, and shell sculptures
  • Machine-sewn items like scrunchies, bookmarks, pouches, book covers, and keychains
     

Attendees will also enjoy special performances, craft activities, and cultural displays throughout the day, including:

  • 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime
  • 11:30 AM: Create Your Own Flower Crown (while supplies last)
  • 12:00 PM: Write a Love Letter!
  • 1:00 PM: Lotería
  • 2:00 PM: Oaxacreations Performance
  • 2:30 PM: Folklorico Dance Performance

In addition to shopping and entertainment, visitors can participate in craft activities with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, browse a book sale hosted by the Friends of SBPL, and enjoy traditional altares de ofrendas, celebrating Hispanic cultural heritage.

This project is made possible with support from California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more about California Humanities, visit www.calhum.org.

Santa Barbara Public Library is a department of the City of Santa Barbara, offering free programs and services to the public. For more information, visit SBPLibrary.org.

Contact: Catalina Morancey, Spanish Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 805-962-7653
Email: CMorancey@SantaBarbaraCA.gov