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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Skills Workshops for OG Readers Tutors

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
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 collabora...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
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 collabora...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Understanding Virtual Care: A Conversation with Cottage Hospital

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

All English language learners are invited to attend this special session of SBPL’s English Conversation Group to learn about bilingual virtual care services available through Cotta...

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

All English language learners are invited to attend this special session of SBPL’s English Conversation Group to learn about bilingual virtual care services available through Cottage Health.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills. Particip...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Required
Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Create connections and serve your community by volunteering as an Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library!Tutors are trained and then matched with an adult English Lan...

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

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

Closed for Staff Training

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

All SBPL locations are closed for staff training.

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

All SBPL locations are closed for staff training.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
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 collabora...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

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...

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

Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s):

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 26 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 26 for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.¡Acompáñanos en el Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual ...

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

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Jr. Room at Eastside 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 e...

Library Branch: Eastside Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Age Group:
Adults
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 collabora...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
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 Thursday, 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 Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.