Name: Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers
Start: 2024-11-23T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-08:00
Location: Yanonali Community Garden

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulchi...

Open

Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library! Tutors are trained and then matched with an adult English...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Required

Details/Detalles:

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

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Practical Skills Workshops for OG Readers Tutors

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

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 collabora...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

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.

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club! This month's selection is Earth Keeper: Reflections on the American Land by N. Scott Momaday. Take a look at past selections!

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club!

LOTG | State St. near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

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

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some ch...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.

LOTG | Oak Park

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

Details/Detalles:

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)...

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

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):

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Branches:

Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

LOTG | Valle Verde

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be parked at Valle Verde loaded with adult materials including large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language books. Check out books, get a librar...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be parked at Valle Verde loaded with adult materials including large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language books. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

LOTG | State St. near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

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

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some ch...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

English Conversation Group:

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 e...

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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Knit 'n' Needle:

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 shar...

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.

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. Disclaimer(s): Participants in thi...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

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

Details/Detalles:

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)...

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

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: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

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):

Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00am - 1:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

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

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available. Sto...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulchi...

Open

Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

Local Author Book Festival

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event

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

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a Local Author Book Festival! Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent and listen to authors read excerpts from their work in a “book karaoke” format on the Michael ...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library 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), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a Local Author Book Festival! Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent and listen to authors read excerpts from their work in a “book karaoke” format on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza.

LOTG | Villa Santa Fe

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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! Disclaime...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

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.

LOTG | Presidio Springs

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be in front of Presidio Springs housing complex loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language materials. Disc...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be in front of Presidio Springs housing complex loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language materials.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | State St. near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

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

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some ch...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.

Romance Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digi...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

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Practical Skills Workshops for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Literacy Center Office at Central

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

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 collabora...

Cancelled

Required

Cancelled

Library Branch: Central

Room: Literacy Center Office

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

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.

Central Library Closing at 6 PM

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central

Central Library will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 11th.

Closing

Branches:

Central

Description:

Central Library will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 11th.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

English Conversation Group:

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 e...

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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Knit 'n' Needle:

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 shar...

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.

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