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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

Details/Detalles:

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

Details/Detalles:

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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Time	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
All Day				Closing All SBPL Locations Closed for Staff Training All Day All Branches Branches: Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
9 am						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. This event is in the "Adults" group Clases Básicas de Computación 9:30am–10:30am Adults Eastside Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills Registration Required Details/Detalles: La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par
10 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 (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" 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 (Junior High), Teen (High School), 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 (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" 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 (Junior High), Teen (High School), 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): This event is in the "Adults" group Job Interview Skills Workshop 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job & Career Registration Required Details/Detalles: Prepare for your next job interview!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Community Baby Shower 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Family Off Site Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy! Join SBPL and partnering community organizations to connect and discover resources for parents and caregivers, learn about Baby and Me story time, and more. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group LOTG \| State Street at the Community Baby Shower 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Family Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Library on the Go, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van at the Community Baby Shower on the 700 block of State St between Ortega and De la Guerra. Explore and check out books from the Library on the Go van and get connected to SBPL’s digital collections!
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Job Interview Skills Workshop 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job & Career Registration Required Details/Detalles: Prepare for your next job interview!		This event is in the "Adults" group State Street Job Fair Workshops 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job & Career, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: This workshop will be held in Spanish. Don't miss out on the opportunity to turn your State Street Job Fair connections into job offers!		This event is in the "Adults" group Job Interview Skills Workshop 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job & Career Registration Required Details/Detalles: Prepare for your next job interview!
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4 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 (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG \| State St. near the Farmers Market 4:00pm–6:30pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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 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: In the Community 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: 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club \| Virtual 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Details/Detalles: Join us virtually 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).
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Trail Talks: Medicinal Herbs along the Gaviota Coast with Emily Watson 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Trail Talks Details/Detalles: Join Emily Watson, local clinical herbalist and founder of the Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing, for a FREE presentation to learn about the medicinal and edible plants of the Gaviota Coast.
7 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 (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Raíces y sueños: Radical Panel with Sergio Juárez and Paloma Noyola 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Virtual Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual 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, Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join SBPL for a very special, virtual event to meet the real-life personalities that inspired the 2023 film, Radical.

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