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LOTG | Schott Center

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), 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! Disclaime

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go
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): Participants in this event may be photographed by Library sta...
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

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 m

Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Details/Detalles:
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 promo...
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OG Readers New Tutor Training: 3-Part Series

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program f

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Tutor Training
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program for kids! This 3-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approac...
ECG

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. 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.
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.

Rooted

Plant Your Life - Recipes for Sustainable Health and Longevity

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishe

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishes, while emphasizing the health benefits of the ingredients used. D...
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OG Readers New Tutor Training: 3-Part Series

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program f

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Tutor Training
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program for kids! This 3-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approac...
OG tutor training logo/text on white background

OG Readers New Tutor Training: 3-Part Series

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program f

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Tutor Training
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of our reading intervention program for kids! This 3-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approac...
servsafe teacher standing around table with students

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training: Current Food Industry Workers

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 8:30am - 2:30pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Attention Food Industry Workers! Earn your Food Manager Certification and take the class and exam for FREE! Spac

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Attention Food Industry Workers! Earn your Food Manager Certification and take the class and exam for FREE! Space is limited and you must attend all sessions to take the exam. ...
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LOTG | Valle Verde

Tuesday, May 7, 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! ...
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

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 m

Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Details/Detalles:
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 promo...
romance

Romance Book Club | Virtual

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Join us virtually 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 avai

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Join us virtually 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). Want to join Romance Book Club or ke...
ECG

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. 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.
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.

Sustainably SBPL

Plant Your Life - Recipes for Sustainable Health and Longevity

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishe

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishes, while emphasizing the health benefits of the ingredients used. D...
mother and child on beach, solar road foundation logo

Grupo de apoyo prenatal y posparto

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Details/Detalles:

This group is designed for moms before, during, and after having their babies who seek support in their transition to motherhood. (This event is in Spanish) The Santa Barbara Pu

Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Parents & Caregivers, Spanish
Details/Detalles:
This group is designed for moms before, during, and after having their babies who seek support in their transition to motherhood. (This event is in Spanish) The Santa Barbara Public Library and The Solar Road Foundation invite you to participate i...
Earth Keeper

Book to Action: Earth Keeper Book Discussion

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Level at Central
Program Type:
Book to Action, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Get involved and take action on sustainability! Join us for a 3 session book club to discuss skills of living more sustainably, ways to improve our relationship with the land, and

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book to Action, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Get involved and take action on sustainability! Join us for a 3 session book club to discuss skills of living more sustainably, ways to improve our relationship with the land, and how to do our part to lighten our collective load on the environment. ...
servsafe teacher standing around table with students

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training: Current Food Industry Workers

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:30am - 2:30pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Attention Food Industry Workers! Earn your Food Manager Certification and take the class and exam for FREE! Spac

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Attention Food Industry Workers! Earn your Food Manager Certification and take the class and exam for FREE! Space is limited and you must attend all sessions to take the exam. ...
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LOTG | Villa Santa Fe

Tuesday, May 14, 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 Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access.  Disclaimer(s): Participants in this event may be photographed by Lib

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Visit Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. 

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.

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LOTG | Presidio Springs

Tuesday, May 14, 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): Participants in this event may be photographed by Librar...
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Community Connections Office Hours: Project Heal of Santa Barbara County

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Project Heal of Santa Barbara County Community Connections Office Hours at SBPL provide an opportunity for commu

Cancelled
Library Branch: Eastside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Details/Detalles:
Este programa será dirigido en inglés y todos están bienvenidos. Project Heal of Santa Barbara County Community Connections Office Hours at SBPL provide an opportunity for community members to easily access social services in the areas of health, ...
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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

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 m

Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Details/Detalles:
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 promo...

Coffee with a Cop

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastside Patio at Eastside
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Details/Detalles:

Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play. This is not a formal presentation, just a chance to ask questions, voice

Library Branch: Eastside
Room: Eastside Patio
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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:
Join your neighbors and Police Officer Adrian Gutierrez for coffee and conversation after Stay & Play. This is not a formal presentation, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, get to know the officer in your neighborhood, and take a pic...
ECG

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. 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.
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.

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Practical Skills Workshop for OG Readers Tutors

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
MLK Jr. at Eastside
Program Type:
Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

If you are an OG Readers 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 Librar

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tutor Training
Details/Detalles:
If you are an OG Readers 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! We’ll learn new skills and ...
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LOTG | Paseo Nuevo

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Early Literacy, 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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages
LOTG | Paseo Nuevo:

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! Look for the

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

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! Look for the Library van in De La Guerra Place, close to the Paseo Nuevo entrance near De La Guerra Street. Thank you to Paseo Nuevo for hosting us on the third Saturday of each month.

 

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.