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This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, 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!

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.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

9:00am - 10:00am
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! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Minecraft Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Venture into the world of Minecraft!

Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terrific Tech Lab.

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 "Family" group.

Creator's Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
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? 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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

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

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.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

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):

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 "Family" group.

Creator's Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
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? 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.

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.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

9:00am - 10:00am
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! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Minecraft Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Venture into the world of Minecraft!

Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terrific Tech Lab.

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 "Family" group.

Creator's Club: Snow Much Fun at the Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by our arctic animal friends. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

Central Library Closing at 6 PM

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central
Closing
Branches:
Central
Description:

Central Library will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 11th.

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.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

9:00am - 10:00am
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!

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

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.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Tinker Time: 3D Printing

11:00am - 12:30pm
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where young creators will dive into the world of 3D design using TinkerCAD!

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

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):

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 "Family" group.

Creator's Club: Snow Much Fun at the Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
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:

Show us your creativity for the winter season! Join us this Wednesday at the Eastside Library for a STEAM activity inspired by the Gingerbread Man himself. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group.

Comic Chaos Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Central
Registration
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
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!

Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book and work on an activity based on it.

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 "Family" group.

Wiggle, Read, Create: Winter Solstice

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

With the longest night of the year only days away, come to SBPL and enjoy a cozy storytime and crafts in celebration.

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.

Sustainably SBPL: Garden Volunteers

9:00am - 10:00am
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! Learn about organic gardening and support your local community garden with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, planting, and more.

Winter Holiday Closure

All Day 12/23 - 12/27
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break.

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

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.

New Year's Eve

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All SBPL locations will close early for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

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

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