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Aug
13
2024
Tue
Closing
Central Library and Montecito Library opening at 10:30 AM
Branches:
Central,
Montecito
Description:
All SBPL locations will open late on August 13 due to all-staff meeting.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Bilingual Music & Movement
10:15am - 10:45am
Central
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
Wiggly Storytime
10:15am - 10:45am
Central
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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.
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11 am |
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (High School),
Teen (Junior High),
Adults,
Family,
All Ages
Central
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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),
Adults,
Family,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Spanish,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Join SBPL for an afternoon of board games, puzzles, tabletop games, and fun for all ages! Tables and games are available on a first-come basis. Children aged 0-18 are welcome to eat a free lunch while they play!
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Baby & Me
11:00am - 11:30am
Central
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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.
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12 pm |
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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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.
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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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.
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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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.
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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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.
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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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Cancelled
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
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 "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
Cancelled
Lunch at the Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading
Details/Detalles:
Children and teens are invited to come eat 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
11
2024
Sun
Low-Waste Family Meal Class
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Parents & Caregivers,
STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:
Save money, reduce food waste, and eat well! Join us for a special cooking class with Dalan Moreno focused on making a low-waste, healthy family meal.
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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 "Family" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
Central
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 "Family" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
Program Type:
Spanish,
Special Event,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Go out with a splash! Families are invited to cool off with all sorts of outdoor water play. Say goodbye to summer with a ride through our kid-sized car wash!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
English Conversation Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Spanish
Details/Detalles:
Join SBPL’s Literacy staff in the Literacy Center for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels are welcome.
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.
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.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type:
Spanish,
STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:
Ready for hands-on science learning? Children of all ages are invited to play and learn together at this drop-in event.
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2 pm |
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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.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
School Supply Shindig & Swap: Teen Edition
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Program Type:
Spanish,
Special Event,
STEAM & Maker,
Summer Reading
Details/Detalles:
Teens, get ready for school by decorating your gear! Create backpack charms, bookmarks, magnets and more! Bring your binders to decorate too. Tired of the same old books, or looking to find a new great read?
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
Central
Closed
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Teen Volunteer Time
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Upper Level
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School)
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.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Teen (High School)
Central
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Program Type:
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board combines community service and youth development, underlining the value of teen involvement towards the success of the Santa Barbara Public Library and the Santa Barbara community at large. The program gives high school students positive ways to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and create lasting change within their community. Teens will identify community needs, create projects to support those needs, and help shape the library's teen services, programs, and collections.
T.A.B. meetings will be held twice a month, January through June 2024, once a month in July and August, and resume meeting twice a month September through December. T.A.B. members will receive community service hours for attending T.A.B. meetings and events, and additional volunteer opportunities and team building activities will be offered on a weekly basis.
Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now!
Email our Teen Services Librarian for questions: KSaffie@santabarbaraca.gov
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central
Room:
Lower Plaza
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.
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