Name: 1 Million Cups
Start: 2023-08-16T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-08-16T10:00:00-07:00
Location: MLK Jr. Room

1 Million Cups

9:00am - 10:00am

Adults

Eastside

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Library Branch: Eastside

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Job & Career

Details/Detalles:

1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level.

Bilingual Music & Movement

10:15am - 10:45am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome.

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.

Baby & Me

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.

This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.

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.

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.

Oscar the Ferry Cat with Author Molly Arbuthnott

11:45am - 12:30pm

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

Meet Oscar and his friends who will lead you on a magical morning of fun, creativity and imagination! Author Molly Arbuthnott uses her years as a teacher to bring fun activities along with her story readings.

LOTG | Bohnett Park

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Library on the Go (LOTG)

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Bohnett Park

Program Type: Library on the Go

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

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.

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Library Lab

2:00pm - 3:30pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together in this drop in event. Library staff will have STEAM activities for both older and younger children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, interactive ways. All ages are welcome to interact with all activities, but an adult assistant may be necessary for younger children. Activities rotate weekly.

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.

Poetry Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Adults

Montecito

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

Details/Detalles:

We invite you to join us at the Montecito Library for Poetry Club. Maya Angelou was a poet, storyteller, autobiographer, performer, and activist.

Read to a Dog

3:00pm - 4:00pm

School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Eastside

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Library Branch: Eastside

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.

Teen Volunteer Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Central

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Library Branch: Central

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.