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Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.¡Acompáñanos en el Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual ...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
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LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, March 28, 2025 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):

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara: Community Events at Santa Barbara Public Library

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, 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 the Santa Barbara Public Library and Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara for two special community events celebrating mobility, accessibility, and the power of human connection ...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
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: Adult Literacy, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara for two special community events celebrating mobility, accessibility, and the power of human connection through cycling and art.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Animal Crossing Day

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Local History, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL
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:

Experience the vast world of Animal Crossing come to life here at SBPL!Meet people in your community who love the game as much as you. Learn about local art and adventure opportuni...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper 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, Local History, Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:

Experience the vast world of Animal Crossing come to life here at SBPL!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
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: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
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

César Chávez Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LOTG | Pilgrim Terrace

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-languag...

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 is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LOTG | Valle Verde

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year. IRS-certified volunteer...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Considered Coffee Bus

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

 Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Details/Detalles:

 Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Literacy Center Office at Central Library
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 Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year. IRS-certified volunteer...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Understanding Virtual Care: A Conversation with Cottage Hospital

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

All English language learners are invited to attend this special session of SBPL’s English Conversation Group to learn about bilingual virtual care services available through Cotta...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

All English language learners are invited to attend this special session of SBPL’s English Conversation Group to learn about bilingual virtual care services available through Cottage Health.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library
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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Faulkner Galleries at Central Library
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 this event ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
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):

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, April 4, 2025 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):

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recharge & Read in Nature: Introduction to Forest Bathing

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Sustainably SBPL
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Feel the relaxation of being in nature, then keep it going with nature-inspired reads!This experience is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, which translates to "for...

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Sustainably SBPL
Required
Details/Detalles:

Feel the relaxation of being in nature, then keep it going with nature-inspired reads!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrating Latino Poetry with Blas Falconer & Emma Trelles

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Join us for an afternoon of poetry and creative conversation celebrating the rich tradition of Latino poetry. Poets Blas Falconer and Emma Trelles will share their poems, discuss t...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:

Join us for an afternoon of poetry and creative conversation celebrating the rich tradition of Latino poetry.

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VC Defensa Presents: Know Your Rights

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults
Details/Detalles:

This informative and empowering presentation by VC Defensa is dedicated to educating community members about their constitutional rights related to immigration. The presentation is...

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

This informative and empowering presentation by VC Defensa is dedicated to educating community members about their constitutional rights related to immigration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LOTG | Villa Santa Fe

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LOTG | Presidio Springs

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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):

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year. IRS-certified volunteer...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Details/Detalles:

Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.