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Winter Holiday Closure

All Day 12/22 - 12/26
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break. 

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break.


 

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will close early for New Year's Eve.

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

All SBPL locations will close early for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's Day. 

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's Day.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

All SBPL locations will close early for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

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

All SBPL locations will close early for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Stylized "OG" text as glasses with "READERS" below on a lined paper background.

OG Tutor Training

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This two-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This two-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

Stylized "OG" text as glasses with "READERS" below on a lined paper background.

OG Tutor Training

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This two-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This two-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

New Tutor Training for Adult Literacy on transparent cream background

Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!

Presidents 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, February 16 for Presidents' 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, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

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OG Tutor Training

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

OG Reader logo

OG Tutor Training

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

OG Reader logo

OG Tutor Training

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adults

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy!  This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

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 Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive, 3-week series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive, 3-week series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks!

Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Memorial 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, May 25 for Memorial 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, May 25 for Memorial Day.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Juneteenth

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

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

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

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

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.