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Gabriela Mistral Nobel Prize 80th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Join us in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to the Chilean poet, Gabriela Mistral.

Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Nightmare Before Christmas Maker Fair

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, 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), Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
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), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

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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
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.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover: All Aboard the Library Express!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Celebrate the Holidays with a Stuffed Animal Sleepover on the Library Express!

Swap meet LOTG

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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
Details/Detalles:

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.

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
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 family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

Explore Together

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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
Details/Detalles:

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.

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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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
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