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Romance Book Club | Virtual

Wednesday, October 9, 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).

All SBPL Locations Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Logo depicting Raices y Suenos in cursive text at the top, with "Radical" movie poster and portraits of panelists. California Humanities logo at the bottom. All over orange and yellow background.

Raíces y sueños: Radical Panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, 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 SBPL for a very special, virtual event to meet the real-life personalities that inspired the 2023 film, Radical. Sergio Juárez, the teacher who surprised his 6th grade student...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
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, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a very special, virtual event to meet the real-life personalities that inspired the 2023 film, Radical.

small image of van inside yellow circle

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, October 11, 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! Disclaime...

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):

The text "SBPL the Hangout" is centered against a pink and orange radial background with papel picado decorations in the top left and Día de los Muertos-themed candles and skulls in the bottom right.

The Hangout: Dia de los Muertos Altar Building

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to prepare for Dia de los Muertos as we build an ofrenda (altar) together. The Library will supply materials for making paper flowers, luminaries, and other decorati...

Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to prepare for Dia de los Muertos as we build an ofrenda (altar) together.

Garden Volunteers

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

Saturday, October 12, 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
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.

Clases Básicas de computacion

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills
Required
Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

Promotional graphic for SBPL Community Baby Shower featuring stars and baby items with a light blue background.

Community Baby Shower

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Details/Detalles:

Get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy! Join SBPL and partnering community organizations to connect and discover resources for parents and caregivers, learn about Baby and Me ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy! Join SBPL and partnering community organizations to connect and discover resources for parents and caregivers, learn about Baby and Me story time, and more.

Promotional graphic for Teen Clothing Swap program with hanging clothes on the left of text and SBHS Sustainable Fashion Club logo at the bottom.

Teen Clothing Swap

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
All Faulkner Galleries at Central
Program Type:
Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL, Teen Advisory Board
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Details/Detalles:

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Need a new outfit for Homecoming? Join SBPL and SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club and bring in the clothes you might not ...

Library Branch: Central
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL, Teen Advisory Board
Details/Detalles:

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new school year? Need a new outfit for Homecoming? Join SBPL and SBHS’s Sustainable Fashion Club and bring in the clothes you might not wear anymore and swap them out for something new to you!

Program logo featuring SBPL Community Connections text with the New Beginnings organization below.

Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Literacy Center Office at Central
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library. New Begin...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Literacy Center Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

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LOTG | Grace Village

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
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.

Teen Volunteer Time

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Upper Level at Central
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Spanish
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, a...

Required
Library Branch: Central
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

LOTG | Senior Expo

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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 van is joining the annual Senior Expo at Earl Warren showgrounds. Stop by to talk about everything the library has to offer, get a library card, check out a b...

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 van is joining the annual Senior Expo at Earl Warren showgrounds.

State Street Job Fair Workshops

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Literacy Center Office at Central
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Don't miss out on the opportunity to turn your State Street Job Fair connections into job offers! Join our Interview Workshop. Discover how to showcase your qualifications, hand...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central
Room: Literacy Center Office
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Required
Details/Detalles:

Don't miss out on the opportunity to turn your State Street Job Fair connections into job offers!

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, October 17, 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.

SB Reads Kickoff

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in celebrating love for this year’s Santa Barbara Reads Program! Pick up your free copy of the SB Reads title Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld (and Romance Novel Bing...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in celebrating love for this year’s Santa Barbara Reads Program!

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LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, October 18, 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! Disclaime...

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):

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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!

Clases Básicas de computacion

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills
Required
Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

Teen Relax and Craft logo

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Upper Level at Central
Program Type:
Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like frie...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

Santa Barbara Poetry Series Reading

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults
Details/Detalles:

SBPL and Santa Barbara Poetry Series invite the community to an afternoon poetry reading by celebrated poets:  Poet, professor, translator, and lyric poet Mariano Zaro, Santa ...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:

SBPL and Santa Barbara Poetry Series invite the community to an afternoon poetry reading by celebrated poets:  Poet, professor, translator, and lyric poet Mariano Zaro, Santa Barbara poet and

servsafe teacher standing around table with students

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training: Current Food Industry Workers

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 8:30am - 2:30pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

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. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Required
Details/Detalles:

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.

Disclaimer(s):

SB Reads Teen Talk: Roadmap to Healthy Relationships

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tech Lab at Central
Program Type:
SB Reads, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Details/Detalles:

Teens: looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A. Psychology, for a hands...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Teens: looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.

Logo for Montecito Book Club with SB Reads at the top, and the book cover of "Funny Story" by Emily Henry at the bottom.

SB Reads: Montecito Book Club Discussion of Funny Story by Emily Henry

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Montecito
Program Type:
Books & Reading, SB Reads
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Please join us for a special SB Reads discussion of Funny Story, a romance novel by Emily Henry. All are welcome. Santa Barbara Reads is funded through the annual support of the...

Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads
Details/Detalles:

Please join us for a special SB Reads discussion of Funny Story, a romance novel by Emily Henry. All are welcome.

Santa Barbara Reads is funded through the annual support of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation.