Name: English Conversation Group
Start: 2025-04-10T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-10T14:00:00-07:00
Location: MLK Jr. Room

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 10, 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, April 10, 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.

LOTG | Santa Barbara Junior High School

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Library on the Go, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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 (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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.

Wiggly Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm

All Faulkner Galleries 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: All Faulkner Galleries

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.

LOTG | Oak Park

Friday, April 11, 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):

Explore Together

Saturday, April 12, 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, April 12, 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.

Promotional graphic for Adult Crafting Series featuring spring theme decoration

Hot Off the Press: Adult Crafting Series

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Details/Detalles:

Down the Rabbit Hole: Decoden Clock Workshop“I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!” Adults: decorate a desk clock using the decoden method! Decoden is a Japanese term that...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

Details/Detalles:

Down the Rabbit Hole: Decoden Clock Workshop

Stay & Play

Tuesday, April 15, 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 | Samarkand

Tuesday, April 15, 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 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.

bilingual songs and stories text with balloons in the background

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 15, 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 | Grace Village

Tuesday, April 15, 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

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.

Promotional graphic for Teen Talk Healthy Relationship with people with arms around each other with the text "What is love"

Roadmap to Healthy Friendships & Relationships: A Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Details/Detalles:

Teens: are you looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A. Psychology, for...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

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

Program Type: Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Teens: are you looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.

Promotional graphic for Imagine That! with orange and green text on transparent background of art supplies.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room at Central

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.Disclaimer(s):...

Library Branch: Central

Room: Island Room

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

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

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | State St. near the Farmers Market

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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:

La Biblioteca Móvil estará justo en la entrada del Mercado de Agricultores, entre las calles State y Canon Perdido. Tendremos principalmente materiales para adultos, pero también t...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Library on the Go

Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Móvil estará justo en la entrada del Mercado de Agricultores, entre las calles State y Canon Perdido. Tendremos principalmente materiales para adultos, pero también tendremos algunos materiales para niños.

music and movement text on white background

Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

All Faulkner Galleries at Central

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Bilingual Music & Movement:

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: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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 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.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

All Faulkner Galleries at Central

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 ...

Library Branch: Central

Room: All Faulkner Galleries

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.

LOTG | Harding School

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, 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, Spanish, 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.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.

Comic Chaos Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book a...

Required

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

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

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

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!

Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book and work on an activity based on it.

Teen Volunteer Time

Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 17, 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):

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