Children and teens up to 18 years old can enjoy free, nutritious lunches this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, Lunch at the Library.

Meals will be served noon-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 15-Aug. 14 (excluding June 19 and July 3), in the Faulkner Gallery at Santa Barbara’s Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Lunch at the Library program also features summer activities for young participants. in this photo two youngsters hold onto lunch boxes. (Courtesy photo)
Lunch at the Library program also features summer activities for young participants. (Courtesy photo)

Lunches are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no income requirements, sign-ups, or registration necessary.

In addition to lunch, children can sign up for SBPL’s Summer Reading Program, and each day will feature different themed activities designed to keep kids engaged in reading and learning.

Mondays: Lego Club – hands-on creative building
Tuesdays: Guest Who?! – Special guest visitor every week.
Wednesdays: Wordsmith Wednesdays – Storytimes, word games, and book clubs.


Thursdays: Maker Hour with Art from Scrap – hands-on STEAM activities.
Fridays: Game Day – tabletop gaming, robotics.

Santa Barbara Unified School District is providing and serving through Aug. 7. Apples to Zucchini Cooking School is providing and serving, Aug. 10-14.
 
The Summer Food Service is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the state’s Department of Education.

An equal opportunity provider, Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the state of California.
 
For more, visit Lunch at the Library.