Closing

Staff training

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Branches
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will open at 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 27 due to staff training.

Pop Art Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:

Stop by Central Library’s Lower Plaza for a pop art workshop with artist Michael Albert! Get inspired and make cereal box collages. Best for ages 5 to 12.

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:

Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.

Read to a Dog

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Children's Area
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.

Library Lab

1:30pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together at this drop-in event.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you interested in learning about Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want to join a session of the role-playing tabletop game without the commitment of a long-term campaign?

Knit 'n' Needle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Montecito
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Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

Disclaimer:

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.

LOTG at the Pool | Ortega Park

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Adults, Family
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Ortega Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Adults, Family
Program Type: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for summer fun at the Parks and Recreation Community Pools!

Cancelled

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Central
Required
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Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
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 Eastside Library for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop!

Bring Your Favorite Poem Club | Idyll Mercantile

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Summer Reading
Required
Details/Detalles:

What's your go-to poem? Bring it to the Bring Your Favorite Poem Club and share why it’s special to you! Bring your own book of poetry, pick one up from the library, find a poem online, or browse the poetry books available at the event.