Name: 1st Thursday Art Reception
Start: 2024-06-06T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-06-06T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Central

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Library Branch: Central

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.

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, June 7, 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 (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...

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), 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):

LOTG | Villa Santa Fe

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

LOTG | Presidio Springs

Tuesday, June 11, 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 | Franklin School

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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 on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Che...

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 on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. 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!

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 12, 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...

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.

Romance Book Club | Virtual

Wednesday, June 12, 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).

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Knit 'n' Needle:

All skill levels are welcome at this weekly gathering for people who knit, crochet, embroider or do other creative fiber arts. Disclaimer: Participants in this event may be p...

Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

All skill levels are welcome at this weekly gathering for people who knit, crochet, embroider or do other creative fiber arts.

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.

Adult Summer Reading Kick Off

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Kick off your summer of reading with Santa Barbara Public Library at Fox Wine Co in the Funk Zone! Adults can pick up SBPL Summer Book Bingo cards and keep track of books they read...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, Special Event, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Kick off your summer of reading with Santa Barbara Public Library at Fox Wine Co in the Funk Zone!

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, June 14, 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 (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...

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), 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):

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials. Mary will teach the fundamentals of how differ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials.

LOTG | Juneteenth Block Party

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library On The Go van at the Juneteenth Block Party: Joy For the People! Juneteenth Santa Barbara is a local celebration of the national recognition of Black Independen...

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

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library On The Go van at the Juneteenth Block Party: Joy For the People!

Juneteenth Celebration with Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out whe...

Library Branch: Central

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: Arts & Culture, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and performance by Santa Barbara Ring Shout Project. Ring Shout is a spiritual, traditional circle dance that enslaved Africans carried out when they were brought to the United States.

Game Day

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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 SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to ea...

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

LOTG | Samarkand

Tuesday, June 18, 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

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be in front of the administration building at the Samarkand retirement community loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Sp...

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 in front of the administration building at the Samarkand retirement community loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language materials.

LOTG | Grace Village

Tuesday, June 18, 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 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.

Juneteenth

All Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Knit 'n' Needle:

All skill levels are welcome at this weekly gathering for people who knit, crochet, embroider or do other creative fiber arts. Disclaimer: Participants in this event may be p...

Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

All skill levels are welcome at this weekly gathering for people who knit, crochet, embroider or do other creative fiber arts.

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 | Oak Park

Friday, June 21, 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 (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...

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), 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):

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials. Mary will teach the fundamentals of how differ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials.

Game Day

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

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 SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to ea...

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 (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, June 25, 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 TBD. 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! This month's selection is TBD.

Take a look at past selections!

LOTG | Franklin School

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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 on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Che...

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 on the front lawn of Franklin School during the Eastside Library closure. 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!

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 26, 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...

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.

Central

Eastside

Montecito

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