Week Calendar

Name: Relax & Craft for Teens
Start: 2024-12-28T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-28T16:30:00-08:00
Location: Central

Featured Events

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, December 28, 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

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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.

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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.

Promotional graphic for Little Dancers program with children dancing and polka dots.

Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, January 3, 2025 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, January 3, 2025 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!

Stay & Play

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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):

Promotional graphic for Imagine That! with orange and green text on transparent background of art supplies.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room 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: Island Room

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):

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Eastside

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

Program Type: Books & Reading

Practice your reading with our furry friend,Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Disclaimer(s):

Romance Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Details/Detalles:

Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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:

¡A bailar!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Spanish

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

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Rosalina from Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful journey into movement and rhythm.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. LOTG \| Carrillo NNC 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be in the Carrillo Castillo parking lot to support the Neighborhood Navigation Centers loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Wiggly Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy Details/Detalles: This storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will learn sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 14 months - 3 years. 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 "All Ages" group. LOTG \| Alameda Park 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Alameda Park Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi! 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. In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events. This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Bilingual Music & Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play in English and Spanish. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. LOTG \| Shoreline Park 10:00am - 12:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline Park Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi! 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. In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events. This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Music & Movement \| Shoreline Park 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline Park Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome. 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. In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events. This event is in the "Adults" group. SBPL Works! Typing Course 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Central Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job & Career, Tech Skills Required Details/Detalles: SBPL Works! Is offering an Open Lab for job seekers to improve their typing skills, designed to help participants boost your career readiness, and enhance your digital communication abilities.	This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Wiggly Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy This storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will learn sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 14 months - 3 years. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids 11:00am - 11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Eastside This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: Eastside Patio Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers. This class is best for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers. 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 "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Baby & Me 11:00am - 11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket. This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers. 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 "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. Teen Volunteer Time 11:00am - 12:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Eastside 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: Eastside Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish Details/Detalles: Teens are welcome to come and earn 90 mins of community service time every week at the Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Digital Library Hour 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Skills Details/Detalles: Have questions about Santa Barbara Public Library’s Digital Resources? This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled LOTG \| Harding School 12:30pm - 2:00pm All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of children's materials. Come on by to load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just to say hello and have a walk in the neighborhood.			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. ReThread & Renew: Hand Sewing & Mending Essentials Workshop 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults Eastside Closed Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL Required Details/Detalles: Join Emily Adams, Crafter’s Library staff, and SBPL to learn the elements of mending and making by hand.
1 pm	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Library Lab 1:30pm - 3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together in this drop in event. Library staff will have STEAM activities for both older and younger children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, interactive ways. All ages are welcome to interact with all activities, but an adult assistant may be necessary for younger children. Activities rotate weekly. 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 "Adults" group. English Conversation Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Eastside This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels are welcome. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Play Chess Day 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Central This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event Details/Detalles: Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their chess strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Spy Day 2:00pm - 3:30pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Kids 5-12 are invited to join an elite group of recruits lurking in the shadows of the library, preparing to take on top-secret missions.	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 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, 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 "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. Bad Tween Art 2:00pm - 3:30pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School) Central Closed Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School) Program Type: STEAM & Maker Required Details/Detalles: Want to win a bad art trophy? Kids ages 9-12 are invited to explore their creativity through bad art and have the chance to win a bad art trophy made by you and your friends! No art skills required.	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. Spring Maker Faire 2:00pm - 3:30pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Central 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Calling all maker families! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon making springtime crafts to share with others and enjoy at home. Learn more about SBPL’s maker tools while you create something new. Disclaimer(s): This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. LOTG \| Santa Barbara Junior High School 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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: In the Community Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be just outside Santa Barbara Junior High School near the path on Quarantina and Cota St. We will be stocked with mostly teen items, but we’ll have some children’s and adult items too.	This event is in the "Family" group. Storytime with Michael D McCarty 2:30pm - 3:30pm Family Central This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event Details/Detalles: SBPL invites children and families to enjoy international folktales and African and African American historical tales with internationally acclaimed storyteller Michael D. McCarty.
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 3:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Family Eastside This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Eastside This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish Practice your reading with our furry friend,Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 3:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Family Eastside This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. LOTG \| Harding School 3:30pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Harding School Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go Details/Detalles: Visit Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. This event is part of the Santa Barbara Unified and City of Santa Barbara Open Campuses Initiative.	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Connections Office Hours: Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen (High School), Adults Central This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: YMCA Transitional Aged Youth programs will provide supportive services to youth ages 18-24 years old who are currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness.	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. The Hangout: Block Printing for Teens 3:30pm - 5:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Eastside 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: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Teens - join us for an afternoon of creativity! Block printing is a fun and unique form of printmaking and can be used to produce beautiful patterns on paper or fabric. Create your own designs to make interesting prints!
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Dungeons & Dragons for Adults 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Central Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Details/Detalles: Are you interested in learning about Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want to join a session of the role-playing tabletop game without the commitment of a long-term campaign?	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Cancelled Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Open chess hour for youth learning and building skills in chess. 8 to 11 year olds are invited to drop in and see all that chess has to offer! This event is in the "All Ages" group. LOTG \| State St. at the Farmers Market 4:00pm - 6:30pm All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets. We will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll have some children’s items too.	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. Cancelled Teen Volunteer Time - Cancelled for Spring Break 4:15pm - 5:45pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Upper Level Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish Details/Detalles: 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. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. Teen Financial Literacy Workshop 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Central Closed Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Civic Engagement Required Details/Detalles: Teens are invited to a financial literacy workshop with educator Irene Kelly of Women's Economic Ventures. This class will introduce basic financial concepts with a focus on mindful budgeting.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors 4:30pm - 6:00pm Adults Eastside Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training Required Details/Detalles: If you are an Adult Literacy tutor who is currently tutoring or who has completed SBPL's New Tutor Training, join the Literacy Services Team and fellow volunteers at the Central Library for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop!
5 pm				This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Baby & Me 5:00pm - 5:30pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: All Faulkner Galleries Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket. This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers. 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 "Adults" group. English Conversation Group 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy Details/Detalles: Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels are welcome.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Creative Quest Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Central Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading Required Details/Detalles: Calling all creatives! Join us for a 3 session book club to inspire your creative spirit and re-discover yourself through travel, art, nature, and reading.
6 pm				Reservation An Evening with Hugh Ranson - "Bird Shorts: Made Up Stories about Birds and Birders" 6:30pm - 9:00pm Central This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Purpose of Meeting This is Santa Barbara Audubon Society's free public program for March 2024. Typically SBAS speaking events happen at the Museum of Natural History but Farrand Auditorium at the Museum is too small and Fleischmann Auditorium is not available.	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. Book to Action: Kiss the Ground - A Film Screening & Soil Health Q&A with Dr. David White 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults Central 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Book to Action Details/Detalles: Join SBPL for a screening of Kiss the Ground, an inspiring and groundbreaking documentary film that reveals a viable solution to the climate crisis.

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