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Swap meet LOTG

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am - 1:00pm
In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, 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
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
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: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Body:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

Colorful illustrations of science supplies and doodles on graph paper.

Explore Together

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker
Body:

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.

White lined paper and a yellow pencil.

SAT/ACT Study Session

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery East (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens

Age Group:

Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens
Registration Required
Body:

Teens, get prepped for the SAT and/or ACT at the library! Staff will support learners through the digital resources via Brainfuse LEAP Learning platform and be around to answer questions.

Illustration of multiple colorful hands raised upward against a white wooden background.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Hands use red scissors to cut green tissue paper on a table covered with craft supplies.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Body:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

Stylized "OG" text as glasses with "READERS" below on a lined paper background.

OG Tutor Training

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Body:

Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This two-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.

A crescent moon and two stars hanging on a soft pastel background.

Baby & Me

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Illustrations of the sun, musical notes, and a book against a sky background.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Cartoon illustration of people lounging reading books

Library Services Orientation for Teens

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens
Body:

Teens, join SBPL staff for an informative overview of library services and programs, including community service opportunities and physical and digital resources to support your academic and career goals.

Small music notes on a soft pastel background of musical symbols.

Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
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