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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.

Teen Volunteer Time

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

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

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

Relax & Craft for Teens

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

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Calling all teens in grades 7-12! Join us for a relaxing crafting session! Head upstairs to the Teen Area and learn to crochet, relax and color, or explore classic crafts like friendship bracelets and keychain making.

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

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Explore Together

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Early Literacy, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way.

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

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

Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, Spanish

Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Level (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Upper Level (Central)

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

Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Baby & Me

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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

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Time	Sun (10/20)	Tue (10/22)	Wed (10/23)	Thu (10/24)	Fri (10/25)
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Grupo de lectura en español 9:30am–10:30am Adults Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Books & Reading, Spanish Details/Detalles: ¡Acompáñanos en el Grupo de Lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual se realiza el último viernes de cada otro mes! Este es un grupo para intercambiar ideas y conversar sobre la lectura.
10 am	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group SB Reads Dork Diaries Day 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a special love-themed SB Reads program for kids and families! We’ll have activities inspired by the popular middle grade series, Dork Diaries. Its 16th installment will be released on 10/15/24!
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12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group SB Reads: Montecito Book Club Discussion of Funny Story by Emily Henry 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Montecito Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads Details/Detalles: Please join us for a special SB Reads discussion of Funny Story, a romance novel by Emily Henry. All are welcome. Santa Barbara Reads is funded through the annual support of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation.
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2 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 This event is in the "Family" group Creator's Club: Raíces y Sueños Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Eastside Library This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Local Author Booktalk: Montecito Noir: True Tales of Murder and Mayhem in Paradise 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Montecito Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Local History Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and local author Steven Gilbar for an intriguing (if not ghastly) exploration into the underbelly of our little paradise by the sea as Gilbar discusses his latest book,		This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group Lego Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Children's Area (Central) 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!
4 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 Minecraft Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Venture into the world of Minecraft! Get creative on iPads provided by the library, with a chance to learn more about our 3D printer and other robots in the library’s terrific Tech Lab.	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group Comic Chaos Club 4:00pm–5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Central Library Closed Registration 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Children's Area (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Study Hall 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Books & Reading Details/Detalles: Calling all high schoolers! Meet with friends to study, work on a project, or draw. Snacks and supplies will be provided, and library staff will be available to help with homework. For teens in 9th - 12th grade. Registration is not required.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group LOTG \| Fox Wine 5:00pm–6:30pm 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: Books & Reading, Library on the Go, SB Reads, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Fox Wine! You will have the chance to pick up a copy of SB Reads titles including Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and register for upcoming SB Reads' book clubs, workshops, and special events!

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