Name: LOTG | Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Start: 2024-04-27T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-04-27T17:30:00-07:00
Location: Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park

LOTG | Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library On The Go van at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, a celebration of environmental awareness and sustainability! Explore and check out books and get connected t

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), Family, All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library On The Go van at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, a celebration of environmental awareness and sustainability! Explore and check out books and get connected to our digital collections, where you can enjoy ebooks, eaudiobooks, mu...

Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library at Eastside

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting. Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board

Library Branch: Eastside

Room: Eastside Library

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

All galleries reserved for Library Board Meeting. Details: https://santabarbaraca.gov/library-board ...

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...

Wiggly Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Central

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Wiggly Storytime:

This storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will learn sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills,

Details/Detalles:

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Central

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

This storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will learn sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 14 months - 3 years.

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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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Eastside Patio at Eastside

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Bilingual songs and stories for kids:

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, so

Library Branch: Eastside

Room: Eastside Patio

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers.

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.

LOTG | State St. at the Farmers Market

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

Age Group:

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

Cancelled

Offsite Event

Cancelled

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: 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. Stop by to get a library card, get books, return b...

LOTG | Alameda Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Alameda Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

Age Group:

All Ages

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

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Alameda Park

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: 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 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.

music and movement text on white background

Bilingual Music & Movement | Alameda Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Alameda Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Details/Detalles:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative pl

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Alameda Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ag...

Baby & Me | Alameda Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Alameda Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Details/Detalles:

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Alameda Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and comm...

LOTG | Harding School

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

All Ages

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of children's materials. Come on by to load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just to say hello and have

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of children's materials. Come on by to load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just to say hello and have a walk in the neighborhood. We'll be parked on the Mountain Ave side o...

Creator's Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Details/Detalles:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English s

Library Branch: Eastside

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present. Disclaimer(s): Participants in th...

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Read to a Dog:

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Smith! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first serve. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and d

Library Branch: Eastside

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Smith! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first serve. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

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.

LOTG | Bohnett Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Bohnett Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Details/Detalles:

Visit Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. This event is part of the Santa Barbara Unified and City of Santa Barba

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Bohnett Park

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

Visit Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. This event is part of the Santa Barbara Unified and City of Santa Barbara Open Campuses Initiative. Disclaimer(s): Participants in this...

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in

Open

Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEAM & Maker

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens, join us to get your hands dirty for the community! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden in this 90-minute volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 9-12. Tasks include weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, p...

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Upper Level at Central

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Details/Detalles:

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Details/Detalles:

PROUD Youth Group is an LGBTQ+ affirming drop-in space for youth aged 12 - 18. Join us for community building and fun and games! This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm. This space is led by Pacific Pride Foundation, and will be held in the...

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Upper Level at Central

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Details/Detalles:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, prep

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks. Due to high volum...

Baby & Me

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Baby & Me:

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.

This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.

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.

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...

Stay & Play

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside Patio at Eastside

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Stay & play eastside:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be pre

Library Branch: Eastside

Room: Eastside Patio

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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.

LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

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

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

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.

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

Cancelled

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...

Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Shoreline Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Music & Movement Outreach:

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative pl

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Shoreline Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages 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.

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.

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.

LOTG | Santa Barbara Junior High School

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside Santa Barbara Junior High School near the path on Quarantina and Cota St. We will be stocked with mostly teen items, but we’ll have some

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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

Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside Santa Barbara Junior High School near the path on Quarantina and Cota St. We will be stocked with mostly teen items, but we’ll have some children’s and adult items too. Stop by to get a library card, get boo...

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