The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to “Mercado Raíces y Sueños, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St.
This community event celebrates local creativity and culture, offering a unique market experience with teen and adult entrepreneurs showcasing handcrafted items.
Attendees can also enjoy special performances, craft activities, and cultural displays throughout the day.
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.
Patrons can explore a wide variety of original, handmade items for sale, including children’s clothing, face and body painting, pearl jewelry, crochet stuffed animals, candles, potted plants, bath products, handmade embroidered bags, yarn crafts, shell sculptures, and machine-sewn items like scrunchies, bookmarks, pouches, book covers, and keychains.
Event schedule:
- 10:30 a.m.: Bilingual storytime
- 11:30 a.m.: Create your own flower crown (while supplies last)
- Noon: Write a love letter!
- 1 p.m.: Lotería
- 2 p.m.: Oaxacreations performance
- 2:30 p.m.: Folklorico dance performance
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 calhum.org.
For more information, visit SBPLibrary.org.