This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Shoreline Park
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.

Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Shoreline Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go

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. 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Central
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career, Tech Skills
Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! Is offering an Open Lab for job seekers to improve their typing skills, designed to help participants boost your career readiness, and enhance your digital communication abilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Eastside
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Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels 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.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Maker Faire

2:00pm - 3:30pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
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), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Calling all maker families! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon making springtime crafts to share with others and enjoy at home. Learn more about SBPL’s maker tools while you create something new.

Disclaimer(s):

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

LOTG | Santa Barbara Junior High School

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside Santa Barbara Junior High School near the path on Quarantina and Cota St. We will be stocked with mostly teen items, but we’ll have some children’s and adult items too.

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

Community Connections Office Hours: Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter 

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (High School), Adults
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

YMCA Transitional Aged Youth programs will provide supportive services to youth ages 18-24 years old who are currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Eastside
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Required
Details/Detalles:

If you are an Adult Literacy tutor who is currently tutoring or who has completed SBPL's New Tutor Training, join the Literacy Services Team and fellow volunteers at the Central Library for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Quest Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Central
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading
Required
Details/Detalles:

Calling all creatives! Join us for a 3 session book club to inspire your creative spirit and re-discover yourself through travel, art, nature, and reading.

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

Book to Action: Kiss the Ground - A Film Screening & Soil Health Q&A with Dr. David White

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Book to Action
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a screening of Kiss the Ground, an inspiring and groundbreaking documentary film that reveals a viable solution to the climate crisis.