Stay & Play

9:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Yoga Bilingüe: Movimiento y Bienestar

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Family
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

All are welcome, but this event is held in Spanish.

Coffee with a Cop

10:00am - 11:00am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults, Family, All Ages
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio
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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play.

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)
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
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!

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Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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.

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting.

Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

Knit 'n' Needle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Library Branch: Montecito Library
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 | Santa Barbara High School

2:15pm - 4:15pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Santa Barbara High School! Stop by to check out our teen volunteer opportunities and paid summer internships, get a library card, or use our Wi-Fi.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Trail Talks: Protecting California’s Rare Native Grasslands with Ken Owen

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trail Talks
Details/Detalles:

Native grassland habitat across the Coastal Range foothills are under threat, following a continuous feedback between decades of uncontrolled grazing, historic and current fire occurrence, and the threats of invasive grasses.