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SBPL hosts a special edition of Wiggly Storytime in partnership with the SB Chinese School

Chinese Wiggly Storytime

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Join us for a very special Chinese Wiggly Storytime with Chloe Hsun Lin, Ph.D., Musical Director at Santa Barbara Chinese School. Sing, dance, and practice early literacy skills in Chinese!

Special film screening of Story & Pictures By on the Library Plaza

Dinner and a Movie Screening: Story & Pictures By

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

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Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event

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Family
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event
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Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us!

Special edition of Explore Together: Chumash Storytelling

Explore Together: Indigenous Storytelling

Saturday, May 10, 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
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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
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Join us for a very special edition of Explore Together with live storytelling presented by Mia Lopez.

teen volunteer time

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
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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
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery
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!

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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Upper Level at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

SBPL hosts American Sign Language storytime for familes

Connecting Thru Sign Language Family Story Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza 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), Family
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event
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Hugo Martinez, a Deaf signer who spreads his love for literacy and Deaf culture throughout Santa Barbara, will share books, personal stories, and teach a few signs.

Participate in Mental Health Awareness Month at SBPL with a lesson in Indigenous ways of healing and wellness

Honoring Indigenous Ways of Healing: Integrating the Medicine Wheel for Wellness

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Patio at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (High School), Adults
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and Dr. Heidi Coronado for an interactive workshop that invites participants to explore Indigenous ways of healing and wellness through the Medicine Wheel.

bilingual songs and stories

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
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Lego Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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