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New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's Day.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm–5:45pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

SAT/ACT Study Session

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Romance Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm–5:45pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga en Silla

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

SBPL x SBMA Teen Art pARTy

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, For Teens, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens, join SBPL and SBMA for a special art party, where you’ll get to learn from and work with Teaching Artist Carlos Bardales in the Art Learning Lab to create unique works of art.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will close early for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens

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, 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 regular basis.

Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now! All prospective members must attend a Library Services Orientation for Teens prior to joining T.A.B.

Please email our Teen Services Librarian with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chat with a Firefighter

10:00am–11:00am
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
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside)
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: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Join your neighbors and local firefighters for a fun and casual morning after Stay & Play. Sip coffee, ask questions, share stories, and get to know the first responders who keep our community safe.

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm–5:45pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

SAT/ACT Study Session

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Montecito Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Montecito Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month!

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Library Services Orientation for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens
Details/Detalles:

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.

This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Volunteer Time

4:15pm–5:45pm
Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Upper Level (Central)
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Taller bilingüe de artes y manualidades para adultos

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Eastside Library
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Note: This program is bilingüe, Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

6:00pm–7:30pm
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
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Fireplace Room (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), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library’s Open Mic where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
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!

This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen (High School)
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens

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, 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 regular basis.

Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now! All prospective members must attend a Library Services Orientation for Teens prior to joining T.A.B.

Please email our Teen Services Librarian with any questions.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

This month’s title: TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group

SBPL Works! Typing Course

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1st Thursday Art Reception

4:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:

Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries.

Disclaimer(s):