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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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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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How to Use Your Smartphone 101

Thursday, April 30, 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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Staff Training Day

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for staff training on May 5th, 2026.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for staff training on May 5th, 2026.

Early Closure for Staff Training - Montecito & Eastside Branches

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside Library, Montecito Library

The Eastside and Montecito Branch locations will be closing early for staff training on May 6th, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. 

Closing
Branches:
Eastside Library, Montecito Library
Description:

The Eastside and Montecito Branch locations will be closing early for staff training on May 6th, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.


 

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers (2 Days)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note: This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers (2 Days)

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note: This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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.

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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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

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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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

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Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, July 22, 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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, March 6th, and Sunday, March 7th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, March 6th, and Sunday, March 7th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, March 6th, and Sunday, March 7th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, March 6th, and Sunday, March 7th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, June 5, 2027 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, June 5th, and Sunday, June 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, June 5th, and Sunday, June 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Sunday, June 6, 2027 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, June 5th, and Sunday, June 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.

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

Note- This registration is for a two day training on Saturday, June 5th, and Sunday, June 6th. Attendance at both sessions is required.