Carpinteria Community Library

10/13/2026

10/06/2026

Oh no I sure hope no one reads these banned books! 🙈 Books continue to be challenged for various reason, we say exercise YOUR own judgement! 🗣️ Check out our display in person and find out why they were banned.

List of Books on Display
- All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Slinger
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morrison
- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- Maus by Art Spiegelman
- An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
- Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
- Drama by Raina Telgemeier
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
-Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh

10/05/2026

Hora de relajarse y ver tu película favorita totalmente gratis con nuestro nuevo programa Bibliotele 🍿🎥 Solo tienes que registrarte con tu carta de biblioteca!

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Start making popcorn! 🍿 You can now access Bibliotele a free Spanish streaming service from any device. 🎥 Bibliotele is a great way to practice your Spanish by watching your favorite movie. Sign up with your library card and binge watch movies, tv shows and more!! 📼🍿

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Have a passion for helping others?👩‍🏫📝

Tutors do not need prior teaching experience or a second language to make a lasting impact. What our learners need most are patient, kind volunteers who are willing to listen and offer a safe, encouraging space to practice. If you can dedicate 1 hour a week you can help create a powerful sense of belonging and ensure that learning never stops in our community.

10/01/2026

Hey Carpinteria! The Library will see you tomorrow at the California Avocado Festival! But did you know the library has a surprise treat for you all on Saturday?? Celebrating HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, we bring you some live LUCHA LIBRE ACTION!

09/14/2026

Zine Social is back this Saturday 🎉 Come make a zine or a bookmark or both! 🔖📖 All supplies will be provided! 👨‍🎨🙌
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Zine Social regresa este Sábado 🎉 Ven a crear zines o marcapáginas o los dos! Todos los materiales estarán incluidos! 👨‍🎨🙌

09/10/2026

A MOVIE NIGHT JUST FOR TEENS! The Carpinteria Community Library TEEN ADVISORY BOARD brings you Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

08/20/2026

Tonight, an amazing journey through the world of frogs and toads!