Join us as we celebrate

Dia de los Niños/Day of the Child

at the Santa Barbara Public Library

Date and Time: April 25th from 11am-3pm

More Information

What is Día?

Día is a celebration of children and books. It culminates in celebrations each year on April 30 and emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Its goals are to honor children, languages and cultures, to encourage reading and literacy, and to promote library collections and programs that reflect our plurality.

Why is the library celebrating Día?

Encouraging literacy is an integral part of the library’s mission and is built into our programming. The Santa Barbara Public Library System values and embraces the youth of our diverse community and wants to join in the Dia celebration.  In the past we have celebrated Dia through author visits and special programs and wish to continue expanding this concept each year.

How is the library celebrating Dia?

On April 25th from 11am-3pm, the library will partner with the Junior League of Santa Barbara to bring a special festival to the Central Public Library.  The event will feature a variety of arts and crafts, storytelling, dancing groups, and other activities celebrating literacy and diversity.  All members of our community are invited to join this celebration!

Will the event be fun?

Of course it will! Check out some pictures from our Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos celebration!

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

For general information, please call our children’s information desk at
805-564-5652.  If you are interested in having your group perform at our event or have specific questions please call 805-564-5646 or send an email to OFlores@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

For more information about the Dia initiative and how it all started please click here

For a bibliography of Dia de los Niños titles click here