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You’re invited: Community Baby Shower

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Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to host its annual Community Baby Shower — a free, fun-filled, event designed especially for new and expecting parents and caregivers.

Date: Saturday October 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Central Library, Michael Towbes Library Plaza (40 East Anapamu Street)
Parking: Paid parking is available in downtown Santa Barbara. City Lots 6 and 7 are closest to the Central Library. The first 75 minutes are free!

No registration required, just drop-in and enjoy!

Attendees will meet friendly Library staff and explore the many services SBPL offers to families and babies – including Baby & Me, a weekly Storytime that supports your baby’s early literacy. You can also connect with tons of partnering organizations dedicated to supporting families like yours.

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Ask questions about parenting, literacy, and child development.
  • Learn how to support your baby’s health and learning from day one.
  • Connect with other parents and caregivers in the community.

Bonus: The first 50 attendees will receive a gift bag with childcare items, courtesy of Santa Barbara Public Library!

Attending & Partnering Organizations

Mamatoto Mothers Circle

Help Me Grow SBC

Mothers' Helpers

UCSB Infant & Child Studies

SBCEO - Early Care and Education

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

Isla Vista Food Co-op

United Way of Santa Barbara County

CommUnify, 211 HelpLine, and Head Start

The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

Cottage OB/Gyn Clinic

Yellow Bird Music

Santa Barbara County WIC

SB Cottage Hospital - Trauma

Thrive Therapy

Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to support our community by providing free access to information, education, and resources. All programs, services, and events are free and open to the public.

Contact

Rebecca Robertson

Phone: (805) 564-5614

Email: youthservices@SantaBarbaraCA.gov