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SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Literacy Center Office (Central) at Central Library
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 event may be ph...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Literacy Center Office (Central)
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.

practical skills workshops

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

Five people dance under the bold text “Zumbando” against a pink background with musical notes.

Zumbando con Eva

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults

This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish, however all are welcome.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish, however all are welcome.

SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers to practice language skills

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Literacy Center Office (Central) at Central Library
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 event may be ph...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Literacy Center Office (Central)
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.

SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers to practice language skills

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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.

 

Yoga en Silla

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

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.

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

New Tutor Training for Adult Literacy on transparent cream background

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!

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

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!

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

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.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Yoga en Silla

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

SBPL Works! Typing Course

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.