Upcoming Events

Name: Knit 'n' Needle
Start: 2024-11-14T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-14T15:30:00-08:00
Location: Montecito

Featured Events

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

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.

Teen Study Hall

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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.

Promotional graphic for special SB Reads book discussion of Romantic Comedy on a nightsky background with skyline outline on bottom.

SB Reads Book Discussion: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading, SB Reads

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads

Required

Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk about romance! Join us for a book discussion of this year’s SB Reads selection, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Bring your book, questions/comments, and favorite passages–we may read some of them aloud!

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Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

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Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: Oak Park

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Join the Library on the Go van and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!

Lego Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Area at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Enjoy the end of the school week with Lego building at the Santa Barbara Public Library!

Get creative with Legos in the Children’s area of the Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

Nature Explorers with Wilderness Youth Project

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Spanish, Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Spanish, Sustainably SBPL

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join the Wilderness Youth Project on an outdoor adventure at Eastside Neighborhood Park. Have fun exploring and learning about the nature around you!

Relax & Craft for Teens: Tule Mat and Doll Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level at Central

Program Type:

Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Upper Level

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Participants will learn how to use natural materials to create a doll or small mat. Talking about how important it is to protect the health of the environment around us and how to use materials that do not harm or pollute the earth.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Montecito

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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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):

Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Literacy Center Office at Central

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Literacy Center Office

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Details/Detalles:

Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

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Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Filters

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Central

Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library!

Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on workshop twice a month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Disclaimer(s):

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