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Eastside Closure

All Day 5/21 - 10/1
Eastside
Closing
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Teen Study Hall

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:

Calling all high schoolers! Meet with friends to study, work on a project, or draw. Snacks and supplies will be provided, and library staff will be available to help with homework. For teens in 9th - 12th grade. Registration is not required.

Wiggly Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Details/Detalles:

This storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will learn sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 14 months - 3 years.

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.

 


 

Trail Talks: Fall Backpacking in the Santa Barbara & Ojai Mountains with James Wapotich

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trail Talks
Details/Detalles:

If you're new to these mountains or only backpack in the spring, it may surprise you to know that the fall is also a great time to go backpacking here.

LOTG | Oak Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Oak Park
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: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Disclaimer(s):

LOTG | Eastside Library

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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 on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
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: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go in the Eastside Library Parking Lot during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens and adults, join us to get your hands dirty for the community!

Clases Básicas de Computación

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Central
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

Relax & Craft for Teens

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

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.

Raíces y sueños: Papier-mâché Doll-making Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: Eastside Patio
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join us for a special Hispanic Heritage Month workshop at the Eastside Library!

LOTG | Touch a Truck

9:00am - 2:00pm
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 on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
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: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

Come join the Library on the Go Van at PEP’s Touch-a-Truck event.

Stay & Play

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

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

Disclaimer(s):

Montecito Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Montecito
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montecito
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club!

LOTG | State St. near the Farmer's Market

4:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmer’s Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board combines community service and youth development, underlining the value of teen involvement towards the success of the Santa Barbara Public Library and the Santa Barbara community at large. The program gives high school students positive ways to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and create lasting change within their community. Teens will identify community needs, create projects to support those needs, and help shape the library's teen services, programs, and collections. 

T.A.B. meetings will be held twice a month, January through June 2024, once a month in July and August, and resume meeting twice a month September through December. T.A.B. members will receive community service hours for attending T.A.B. meetings and events, and additional volunteer opportunities and team building activities will be offered on a weekly basis.

Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now!

Email our Teen Services Librarian for questions: KSaffie@santabarbaraca.gov

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 | Eastside Library

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
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: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go in the Eastside Library Parking Lot during the Eastside Library closure. We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with Wi-Fi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi!

Bilingual Music & Movement

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
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 in English and Spanish. 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

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Lower Plaza
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy

Baby & 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.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids | Eastside Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish.

LOTG | Harding School

12:30pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of 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.

Creator’s Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: Eastside Front Lawn
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 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

State Street Job Fair

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Find your next job opportunity! Meet employers from a wide variety of organizations and industries who are seeking hardworking and enthusiastic employees to fill available positions.

LOTG | Bohnett Park: Coffee at the Creek Edition

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: Bohnett Park
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go
Details/Detalles:

Visit the Library on the Go at this special event in honor of Creek Week! Make your own creek-preservation themed button, enjoy a snack, and pick up a free children’s book to add to your home library (while supplies last).