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Pixel Design Challenge | Eastside

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Come join us at the Eastside Library to design your own pixelated image using perler beads! All children are welcome to create their own design; smaller children might need assistance. Materials provided. ...

Stay & Play | Eastside

9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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.

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.

Stay & Play | Montecito

9:00am - 10:30am
Montecito
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers. 

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.

LOTG Carrillo NNC | Biblioteca Móvil

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library on the Go
Event Details:
The Library on the Go will be in the Carrillo Castillo parking lot to support the Neighborhood Navigation Centers loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language materials.  Disclaimer(s): P...

Robot Day | Central

11:00am - 12:30pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Start your spring break out by exploring the world of programming, design, and robotics. We’ll have stations with Sphero robots, Wonderbots, LEGO WeDo, Glowforge laser cutting, and Make-do prototype building. Best for ages 6 and up. Younger children ...

Montecito Book Club | Montecito

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Montecito
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
We will be reading Golden Gates by Conor Dougherty as part of SBPL's Book to Action series. This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno...

Stamp Making | Los niños pueden hacer su propio sello

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: Eastside Patio
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Come join us at the Eastside Library to create your own stamp. Use your stamp to create handmade cards or future art projects! Ages 7+. Materials provided. Ven y acompáñanos en la Biblioteca Eastside y crea tu propio sello. ¡Puedes usar tu sello e...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Eastside

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The VITA program offers free tax help to local residents who make $67,000 or less annually. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified indivi...

Teen Advisory Board | Eastside

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Cancelled
Library Branch: Eastside
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Teen Advisory Board

Are you a teen? Do you want to help plan library events? The Teen Advisory Board is a group for teens to help shape the library's teen services, programs and collections. Teens could receive volunteer hours credit by attending and participating in our Teen advisory group.

Please contact us if you are interested or stop by and attend one of the meetings.

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.

1 Million Cups

9:00am - 10:00am
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:
1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. Entrepreneurs, innovators, funders and other i...

Bilingual Music & Movement | Central

10:15am - 10:45am
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages 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.

Baby & Me | Central

11:00am - 11:30am
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Baby and Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.

This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.

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.

Spring Break Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Montecito
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us to paint their own masterpiece. We'll have washable paint, canvases, paint brushes and some ideas to get started. Meet other creative kids and relax over your spring break. Find us just outside the Montecito ...

LOTG Harding School | Biblioteca Móvil

12:30pm - 2:15pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Event Details:
The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a mix of adult and children's materials. Come on by to load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just to say hello and have a walk in the neighborhood. We'll be parked on the Mountain ...

Chumash Painted Cave: Family Stories and Painting | Eastside

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
Bring the whole family to Eastside Library for traditional Chumash storytelling with Alan Salazar. Then join Mona Lewis and learn to make paint from ochres and paint the way the Chumash have for thousands of years. A fun way to learn about Santa Barb...

Read to a Dog | Eastside

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish

Practice your reading with our furry friend, Smith! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first serve. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

 

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.

Teen Volunteer Time | Central

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish

Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.

Preschool Storytime | Montecito

10:00am - 10:30am
Montecito
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime will teach kids pre-reading skills through reading, rhyming, singing and crafts. Practice group listening and participation to get ready for kindergarten. Best for age 3-5. ...

LOTG Shoreline Park| Biblioteca Móvil

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Shoreline Park
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages

Visit Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. 

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.
 

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Music & Movement | Música y Movimiento | Shoreline Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Shoreline Park
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish

All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages 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.

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids | Eastside

11:00am - 11:30am
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers.

This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers. Event may be moved indoors due to inclement weather.

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.

English Conversation Group | Eastside

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr. Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

We welcome all members of the community who want to improve their English speaking skills. The atmosphere will be relaxing and friendly as is necessary to learn a language. We hope to see you every week.

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.

Knit 'n' Needle | Montecito

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Knit 'n' Needle is a gathering for people who knit, crochet, embroider or do other creative fiber arts.  All skill levels are welcome! ...

Tie-Dye Day |Día para teñir camisetas

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: Eastside Patio
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Come join us at the Eastside Library to learn some tie-dye techniques, and create your own t-shirts. . All children are welcome to create their own design; smaller children might need assistance. Materials provided while supplies last. Ven y acomp...