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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Logo for the "get it done" Advance Care Planning initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, featuring a red checkmark and a stylized butterfly.

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Family
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
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Creator's Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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Teen Interview Skills Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Job & Career

Age Group:

Teen (High School)
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Teens - get tips and tricks for your next interview! Whether you are looking to get hired or interviewing at your dream college, this workshop will help you improve your interview skills and provide you with real-time feedback.

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Basic Spanish Conversation Class

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Tech Lab (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family
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
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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

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Relax & Craft for Teens

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

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

11:00am–1:30pm
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: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (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, Book to Action, For Teens, Parents & Caregivers, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Celebrate the start of summer! Join us at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to kick off your summer reading adventure at this fun, free event!

Juneteenth

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 on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Hot Off the Press: Fruit Bag Charm Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen (High School), Adults
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults and teens! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the basics of hand sewing. Supplies will be provided. Get your summer fruit on!

Family Garden Exploration

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Garden Dreaming Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (High School), Adults
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

In this creative, hands-on workshop – presented by Nicole Goldman from SB Garden Project –  we’ll take time to

imagine your ideal garden space: one which reflects your

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
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 Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, for Independence Day.

Family Garden Exploration

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Family Garden Exploration

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Family Garden Exploration

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.