Name: Read to a Dog
Start: 2025-01-22T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-22T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Eastside

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Read to a Dog:

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

Library Branch: Eastside

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

Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend,Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. 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, January 22, 2025 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

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...

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

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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...

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Required

Open

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.

Stay & Play

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Details/Detalles:

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

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

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):

LOTG | Shoreline Park

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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 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: Shoreline Park

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

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.

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Music & Movement | Shoreline Park

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MLK Jr. Room 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. Room

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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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.

Wiggly Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Island Room at 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, ...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Island Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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.

Montecito Closure

All Day 1/24 - 1/25

Montecito

Montecito will be closed for maintenance and repairs Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, and will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 28.

Closing

Branches:

Montecito

Description:

Montecito will be closed for maintenance and repairs Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, and will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 28.

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, January 24, 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):

Promotional graphic for Little Dancers program with children dancing and polka dots.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park! With over 20 years of dance educati...

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Food Science Friday

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Island Room at Central

Program Type:

Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Details/Detalles:

Explore science through food! Join SBPL in making salt & watercolor paintings, structure building with marshmallows, and matching common garden plants to their scent. While enj...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Island Room

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Explore science through food! Join SBPL in making salt & watercolor paintings, structure building with marshmallows, and matching common garden plants to their scent.

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library's Open Mic & Art Gallery! Transformative forces from the threshold of the upcoming new year...

Library Branch: Central

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Details/Detalles:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library's Open Mic & Art Gallery!

Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00am - 1:00pm

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

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available. Sto...

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 (Junior High), Teen (High School), 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 Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

Explore Together

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Island Room at Central

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, en...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Island Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Teen Volunteer Time-Eastside:

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

Library Branch: Eastside

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

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

No registration required!

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.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, January 25, 2025 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.

Promotional graphic for Adult Crafting Series featuring an example of the month's craft

Hot Off the Press: Adult Crafting Series

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Teeny Tiny Bookshelf WorkshopAdults: build and paint a miniature bookshelf to fill with tiny replicas of your favorite books. All supplies will be provided.Limited to 10 participan...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

Details/Detalles:

Teeny Tiny Bookshelf Workshop

Adults: build and paint a miniature bookshelf to fill with tiny replicas of your favorite books. All supplies will be provided.

Limited to 10 participants. Registration required.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Montecito

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers. Disclaimer(s): Participants in this event may be photograph...

Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Mission Park Healthcare Center

Tuesday, January 28, 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

Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go is coming to Mission Park Healthcare Center!We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and S...

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 is coming to Mission Park Healthcare Center!

bilingual songs and stories text with balloons in the background

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room 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: MLK Jr. Room

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 | Villa Santa Fe II

Tuesday, January 28, 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 is coming to Villa Santa Fe II! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-langu...

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

Montecito Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club! This month's selection is The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Take a look at past selections!Disclaimer(s):Participants in this event may ...

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Required

Open

Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club!

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