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T.A.B. Presents: Cozy Reading & Cocoa

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Special Event

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), Family, All Ages

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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), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Family, All Ages

Program Type: For Teens, Special Event

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Join members of the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) for a cozy holiday evening! Sip hot cocoa, browse cozy holiday books, make paper snowflakes, and enjoy a festive, joyful time. For teens, families, and friends.

White and orange outline of a dog face with a blue book with a tie dye background

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

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, Spanish

Story Creators

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High)

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Play with writing and storytelling by exploring how to create characters, setting, and plot. Try your hand at writing opinion pieces or storyboarding a script or graphic novel.

Stay & Play

Thursday, December 18, 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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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 18, 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

Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Trail Talks

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Trail Talks

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To close out the year, we are handing the mic to you for a special Trail Talks Open Mic event!

We’re welcoming five speakers to share their stories with us!

SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers to practice language skills

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

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

SBPL hosts family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

Explore Together

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, 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: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, 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.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, 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, For Teens, Spanish

Hands use red scissors to cut green tissue paper on a table covered with craft supplies.

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens, 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.

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Time	Tue (7/18)	Wed (7/19)	Thu (7/20)	Fri (7/21)	Sat (7/22)
11 am	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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.	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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.	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 Hula Hoop with Kat D Hoops 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Central Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Arts & Culture Details/Detalles: Kids and families are invited to get active and learn some hula hooping moves at this summer reading program. Kat D Hoops, a talented hula hoop performer, will lead us in a hula hooping extravaganza! 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.	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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation.
12 pm	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Introduction to Music Production for Teens 12:00pm–3:00pm Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM & Maker, Tech Skills Details/Detalles: Teens ages 13 and up interested in digital music composition and mixing beats are invited to join SBPL and the Teen Arts Mentorship Program for this summer series. Working in small groups, teens will produce a portfolio of their own work.	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Teen Poetry Walk: Ortega Park 12:00pm–1:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Ortega Park Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading Details/Detalles: Community members visiting the Library on the Go van can read the published Teen Poetry Walk poems, meet the teen poets and for	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Introduction to Music Production for Teens 12:00pm–3:00pm Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM & Maker, Tech Skills Details/Detalles: Teens ages 13 and up interested in digital music composition and mixing beats are invited to join SBPL and the Teen Arts Mentorship Program for this summer series. Working in small groups, teens will produce a portfolio of their own work.
1 pm	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Kids’ Cooking Class with Apples to Zucchini Cooking School 1:30pm–2:30pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Join us for a free cooking class for kids in the Central Library's Faulkner Gallery				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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Family" group Pokémon at the Library 1:30pm–3:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Family Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Family Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Families are invited to celebrate the enduring love for Pokémon. Take part in Pokémon science, train with robo-pokeballs, make Pokémon crafts, and sign up for the Pokémon Escape Room. If you have Pokémon Cards bring them to trade or play!
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3 pm	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Kids’ Cooking Class with Apples to Zucchini Cooking School 3:00pm–4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Central Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Join us for a free cooking class for kids in the Central Library's Faulkner Gallery
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Teen Volunteer Time 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks. Due to high volume, pre-registration will guarantee your participation. Drop-in spots may be available, depending on volume of work. Feel free to stop by to check! 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 "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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Bingo Games with Drag Queen Miss Angel 4:00pm–5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages Central Library 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 (High School)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Miss Angel for an all-ages drag bingo event in celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Program.

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