'Mercado Raíces y Sueños' at Santa Barbara Public Library

"Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at Santa Barbara Public Library

The Santa Barbara Public Library announces the Market "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" on Saturday, November 9, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen and adult entrepreneurs showcasing handcrafted items.

Patrons can explore a wide variety of original, handmade items for sale, including:

• Children's clothing
• Face and body painting
• Pearl jewelry, earrings, bracelets, rings, and phone charms
• Crochet stuffed animals
• Candles, potted plants, and unique bath products
• Handmade embroidered bags, yarn crafts, and shell sculptures
• Machine-sewn items like scrunchies, bookmarks, pouches, book covers, and keychains
  

Attendees will also enjoy special performances, craft activities, and cultural displays throughout the day, including:

• 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime
• 11:30 AM: Create Your Own Flower Crown (while supplies last)
• 12:00 PM: Write a Love Letter!
• 1:00 PM: Lotería
• 2:00 PM: Oaxacreations Performance
• 2:30 PM: Folklorico Dance Performance

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.

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 www.calhum.org.

Santa Barbara Public Library is a department of the City of Santa Barbara, offering free programs and services to the public. For more information, visit SBPLibrary.org.

Contact: Catalina Morancey, Spanish Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 805-962-7653
Email:[email protected]