The 1st Literary Chalkfest at the Buellton Library

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10am - 1pm, drawing

1pm - 3pm, viewing party

Come have fun and show off your creativity! We will be chalk-painting sections all around the Buellton Library. Open to kids and adults, artist and non-artists alike! No experience required! This is a community event. Any level of artists and anyone wanting to participate. Everyone is welcome!  are welcome. 

The theme is BOOKS! A book cover, a book title, a scene from a book, spines of books, etc. GET CREATIVE!

Art will remain on display for 1 week after. We will be supplying each spot a box of limited colored basic chalks, but you may also bring your own washable chalk/chalk paint.

There is no registration fee PER SPOT, the registration is paid for by the Arts & Culture Foundation.  Since there will be only 30 squares available (approx. 3' x 3') – registration will be on a first come, first registered basis.

The even takes place at 202 Dairyland Rd. 

Register by 10/20/26 - Additional parameters and details are on the registration form at the link below.

Kindly No dogs at the event to preserve the artwork. 

& our bookstore will be OPEN for the day during the event.

Light refreshments will be available.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Buellton Library and the City of Buellton's Arts & Culture Program.

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://forms.gle/VxAJonyW7cMGfZPAA
(Note: Once you fill out the form you will then be notified a confirmation of your spot. Once spots fill up we will start a waitlist if we have any  cancellations).

Like a library lends books, artists are lending the Friends of the Buellton Library 2 paintings to decorate the gallery wall in our bookstore for the month.

October 2026
Katherine Greer - Charcoal on paper, Oil on canvas

View during our regular store open hours and at FOBL events.
(regular hours: Mon 10-12, Tues 2-4, Sat 11-1) 

Our quarterly super-sized book sale!
Used Books, CDs, DVDs & Puzzles

Saturday, November 14th*, 10am - 2pm
Sunday, 12pm -3pm
Monday, 10am - Noon
Tuesday, 2pm-4pm

Plus a Special Members* only preview:
Saturday, 9am to 10am

Memberships can be purchased onsite at 9 am or on our website prior to Saturday on the membership page of the website. 

ZACA CREEK OLIVE OIL
We will be selling bottles of local olive oil as a fundraiser from Zaca Creek on Saturday during our sale hours. A portion of the proceeds of each bottle will be donated to Friends of the Buellton Library which supports the library. 

Saturday, Sept. 26th
@ 1pm in the main library

Come join the Friends of the Buellton Library as we unveil and dedicate a beautiful painting by local artist extraordinaire Rebecca August. The Friends commissioned Ms. August to create a painting for the library to show what the property where the library is now at 202 Dairyland Road looked like when it was the Willemsen Family Dairy. Ms. August’s amazing depiction of a bygone era is a gift to the Library from Ms August, the Friends of the Buellton Library with support from the Artists’ Advocacy Foundation.

Our Author afternoon to follow in the Friends' Room.

Saturday, Sept. 26th
@ 2pm in the Friends' Room

Local authors, Adam McHugh and Gerald Di Pego will share information about themselves and their books, as well as sign and sell books. A portion of book sales will be donated to the Friends of the Buellton Library, who will use it to help support the Buellton Library.  Free. Light refreshments will be served.

Mr. McHugh's books include the whimsical childrenÕs Christmas story Ferd and the Magic Hat, A Solvang Christmas Story to the more serious Blood from a Stone, detailing how he changed his life from a hospice pastor in the LA area to becoming involved in the wine industry here in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Listening Life describes how to embrace attentiveness in a world of distraction.

The list of Mr. DiPego's books is extensive and includes With a Vengeance, Keeper of the City and Cheevey, which was sold throughout the U.S., England and Germany, as well as screenplays Sharky’s Machine, Phenomenon Message in a Bottle and many more.

Friday, Aug 28th ~ 7pm ~ Free

James Bier, Director of the Chumash Museum & Cultural Center

During his presentation, James Bier will share his journey to becoming the museum’s director, the vision behind the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum & Cultural Center, and the story of its evolution from concept to one of California’s newest cultural destinations.

As the Museum Director of the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum & Cultural Center, he oversees the museum’s strategic direction, operations, exhibitions, collections, and public engagement. Since joining the museum, he has helped lead its successful public opening, expanded educational programming and community events, advanced significant repatriation efforts with major institutions, and developed partnerships that strengthen the museum’s role as a center for cultural preservation and learning.

With more than 35 years of experience in museums, fine arts, collections management, and operations, James has worked with leading museums, galleries, artists, and cultural institutions throughout the United States. His background in industrial and systems engineering brings a unique perspective to creating immersive visitor experiences while preserving and sharing cultural heritage.

For more information about the Chumash Museum visit:
https://www.sychumashmuseum.org/

This program will be held in the Friends’ Room at the Buellton Library, 202 Dairyland Road in Buellton

Light refreshments will be served.

Come visit the table for The Friends of the Buellton Library at the BBQ Bonanaza on Saturday July 25th at Riverview Park from 10-2. It is a fun and festive event for all Buellton residents. FREE BBQ at 12 with your friends and neighbors courtesy of the City of Buellton. Kids games and live music! 

Stop by our table and say Hi!!!!

We will also be having our popular “Guess the Book weight contest” – closest guess will win a $100 gift certificate to the Hitching Post and we'll be picking the winner for our Quilt Fundraiser.  So, stop by and get your tickets before the drawing!

FOBL President and long-time quilter, Holly Sierra offers up a custom made quilt in a yearly fundraiser to benefit FOBL. The theme for this years quilt is Americana in honor of celebrating the 250th birthday of our country.

The winning ticket will be drawn on July 25th at the BBQ Bonanza in Riverview Park where FOBL will have a booth to help spread awareness of FOBL in the community.

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE:
$5 per ticket or $20 for 5

Find tickets:
• In the FOBL store during open hours
(Mon. 10-12, Tue 2-4, Sat. 11-1)
• Look for Holly at Upcoming  Events and outside the market around town here and there.
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Holly Sierra has been quilting for 40 years, is active in local quilting groups and participates in Crafts shows throughout SYV. She was on the Buellton City Council for 14 years, Mayor for 8 and is the current President of the Friends of the Buellton Library organization.  

May 2026 & May 2nd

FOBL Presents Our
SPRING SYV Community Art Showcase
In connection with Mental Health Awareness month and Mother's Day

Featuring local artists from the Santa Ynez Valley:
Renée Kelleher, Maggie Powell, Sherry Uyeda & Alexandra Yakutis presenting in various mediums: oils, graphite, watercolors, colored pencil, charcoal, and ceramic.

The theme is “Creating from Within”expressing the love-bond between mother and child, the joy of life, sharing thoughts and feelings without words, and visually representing deeply felt emotions as part of a self-soothing process.

Our goal for our art showcases is to highlight Local Artists from the Santa Ynez Valley and bring art appreciation to the community.

The art exhibit will be on display the ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY available for viewing during regular FOBL hours with a special Wine & Cheese Artist Reception on
Saturday, May 2nd from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Friends’ Room regular open hours are: Mon. 10-Noon, Tue. 2-4pm,. Sat. 11-1pm. 202 Dairyland Rd, Buellton
(Accessible circle drop off; Parking Info)

All art is for display only. Contact information will be made available for the artists if any patrons are interested in purchasing any work privately. 

Saturday, February 7th, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

EVERYONE WELCOME! Please come help us brainstorm ways that the Friends of the Buellton Library can assist the community and our library. We look forward to hearing your ideas.

Anyone interested in the Library is welcome to join us.

DATE & TIME

Details to come, stay tuned!