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This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab 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:

Venture into the world of Minecraft! Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terri...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Venture into the world of Minecraft!

Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terrific Tech Lab.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area 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. Di...

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, 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):

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. Disclaimer(s): Participants in thi...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Local Author Book Festival

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, 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 SBPL for a Local Author Book Festival! Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent and listen to authors read excerpts from their work in a “book karaoke” format on the Michael ...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza
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: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for a Local Author Book Festival! Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent and listen to authors read excerpts from their work in a “book karaoke” format on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Minecraft Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab 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:

Venture into the world of Minecraft! Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terri...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Venture into the world of Minecraft!

Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terrific Tech Lab.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creator's Club: Snow Much Fun at the Library

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by the Gingerbread Man himself. Bilingual Spanish and En...

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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by the Gingerbread Man himself. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

Central Library Closing at 6 PM

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central

Central Library will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 11th.

Closing
Branches:
Central
Description:

Central Library will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 11th.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area 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. Di...

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, 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):

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creator's Club: Snow Much Fun at the Library

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by our arctic animal friends. Bilingual Spanish and Engl...

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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by our arctic animal friends. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Comic Chaos Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 bo...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Wiggle, Read, Create: Winter Solstice

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Details/Detalles:

With the longest night of the year only days away, come to SBPL and enjoy a cozy storytime and crafts in celebration. Make felt puppets, slime, and a paper mitten; or have a cha...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

With the longest night of the year only days away, come to SBPL and enjoy a cozy storytime and crafts in celebration.

Winter Holiday Closure

All Day 12/23 - 12/27
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site

All SBPL locations will close early for New Year's Eve.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's Day.

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

All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, January 2, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1st Thursday Art Reception

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. Disclaimer(s): Participants in thi...

Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area 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. Di...

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, 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):

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Creator's Club

Wednesday, January 8, 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.