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Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

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Trail Talks

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Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Trail Talks

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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

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Adult Literacy

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside)

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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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12 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Plaza Palooza: Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Central Library 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 Library Plaza (Central) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Opening Community Arts Festival will begin with a ribbon-cutting before performances from CAMA, Flamenco Santa Barbara, the Symphony, Folklorico, and more!
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group SB Reads Love Café for Seniors 1:00pm–3:30pm 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, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Seniors join us for a special SB Reads afternoon of LOVE at the Montecito Library!
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 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? 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group SB Lee Grupo de lectura en español: El Color de Las Cosas Invisibles 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join the Santa Barbara Public Library Spanish Reading Group for a special SB Reads program meeting at Fox Wine Co. to discuss El Color de Las Cosas Invisibles by Andrea Longarela. All are welcome! 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 Cancelled Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 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 Cancelled 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, 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):		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Cancelled Teen Study Hall 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen (High School) Eastside Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Cancelled 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 "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 The Art of Love: A Romance Novel Cover Retrospective Exhibition Opening 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 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 (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: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery West (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), Adults, Family, All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a special 1st Thursday event and celebrate the opening of the Art of Love exhibition. While viewing the exhibit, find a new (to you) romance book to read, and join us for a Romance Book Swap!	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 SB Reads Romance Author Panel with Alisha Rai, Amy Spalding, and Jessica Joyce 5:30pm–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 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 (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: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (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), Adults, Family, All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads Details/Detalles: Join us for a Romance Author Panel featuring authors Alisha Rai, Amy Spalding, and Jessica Joyce, moderated by Mae Tingstrom, owner of Smitten Bookstore as part of this year’s SB Reads with Santa Barbara Public Library!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group SB Reads Book Discussion: We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Faulkner Gallery West (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join us to discuss We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian as part of this year’s SB Reads with Santa Barbara Public Library!

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