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Creator's Club: Día Edition

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
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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
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Celebrate Día del Niño & Día de los Libros with SBPL!

SBPL hosts special events celebrating books and children

Día Festival: Saving Wildlife International Show

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

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
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (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: Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board
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Celebrate Día del Niño / Día de los Libros with SBPL! Join us for a special wildlife presentation with Saving Wildlife International at the Eastside Library. Get up close to amazing animals and learn about their habitats.

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Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading
Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish
Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.

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SBPL hosts bilingual yoga at the Eastside Library

Yoga Bilingüe: Movimiento y Bienestar

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults, Family
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Spanish
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special yoga and mindfulness sessions in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Montecito Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
SBPL Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on new library plaza

Teen Job & Volunteer Fair

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Job & Career

Age Group:

Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Job & Career
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:

Discover your next job or volunteer opportunity at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair! Teens will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local businesses and organizations offering summer jobs and volunteer positions.

SBPL hosts special poetry reading with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and James Crews

"Guess Who’s in Town” Poetry Reading with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and James Crews

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Fireplace Room (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Celebrate two award-winning poets at the "Guess Who's in Town" poetry reading series. Colorado-based poet, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, and Vermont-based poet, James Crews, will read in Central Library's lovely Fireplace Room.

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Explore Together

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Island Room (Central)
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way.

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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
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Library Branch: Eastside Library
Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish
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Tutor Training for New Adult Literacy Volunteers

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

Closed for Staff Training

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

All SBPL locations are closed for staff training.

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.

Memorial 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 on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

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.

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 Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Independence 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 on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Labor 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 on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Veterans 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 on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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 from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.