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SBPL hosts workshops for intermediate Spanish speakers

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy

Registration Required

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

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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

Details/Detalles:

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

Details/Detalles:

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

Open

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.

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All Day	Closing Eastside Closure All Day 5/21–10/1 Eastside Library Branches: Eastside Library
9 am			Closing Central Library and Montecito Library opening at 10:30 AM 9:00am–10:30am Some Branches Branches: Central Library, Montecito Library Description: All SBPL locations will open late on August 13 due to all-staff meeting.		This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Stay & Play 9:00am–10:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Off Site Offsite Event 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: Off Site 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. Disclaimer(s):		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 Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group LOTG \| Villa Santa Fe 10:30am–11:30am 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, Spanish 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 Library 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 Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) 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 "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 LOTG \| Oak Park 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Oak Park 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: 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):
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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Game Day 11:30am–1:30pm 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 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 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: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (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), 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!		This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Cancelled Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids \| Franklin School 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" 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: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish.		This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group Maker Hour at the Park \| Oak Park 11:00am–12:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Library on the Go (LOTG) 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: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Oak Park Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading Details/Detalles: Join us for a fun and creative summer activity at this weekly, outdoor STEAM program. All supplies will be provided, and children will be encouraged to take home their creations. Supplies are limited. Best for children 6 and up.
12 pm				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 LOTG \| Bohnett Park 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Bohnett Park 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: 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):
1 pm			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 Water Play Day 1:30pm–3:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) 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!		This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library 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 Library Lab 1:30pm–3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) 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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3 pm						This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group School Supply Shindig & Swap: Teen Edition 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) 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?
4 pm				This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Volunteer Time 4:15pm–5:45pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" 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 Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish Registration Required 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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