This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group

Read to a Dog | Eastside

3:00pm–4:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Eastside Library
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome!  Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group

Teen Volunteer Time | Central

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

Due to high volume, pre-registration will guarantee your participation. Drop-in spots may be available, depending on volume of work. Feel free to stop by to check!

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Literacy Tutor Training | Eastside

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Eastside Library
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tutor Training
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Make a difference in someone’s life — become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library! This 9-hour introductory tutor training covers all the fundamentals to begin tutoring.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and UCSB Gevirtz School of Education for a series of eight-minute talks about research or work that is shaping education and applied psychology. Presentations include: