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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito Library

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Arts & Culture

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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

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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

Age Group:

Adults

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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

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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, 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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All Day		Closing Veterans Day All Day All Branches Branches: Central Library, Eastside Library, Montecito Library, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
9 am					This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Stay & Play 9:00am–10:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Eastside 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: 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. 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!
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: All Faulkner Galleries (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 (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 "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Family" group Little Dancers \| Oak Park 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" 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: Oak Park Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join the Library on the Go van and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful, bilingual early childhood creative dance program at Oak Park!	This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group Nature Explorers with Wilderness Youth Project 10:00am–11:30am School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Spanish, Sustainably SBPL Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join the Wilderness Youth Project on an outdoor adventure at Eastside Neighborhood Park. Have fun exploring and learning about the nature around you!
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 "Family" group Raíces y sueños: Bilingual Storytime at the Museum of Art 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: Early Literacy, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event Details/Detalles: Join us for a delightful morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish.		This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Eastside 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: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish This class focuses on developing your child’s literacy skills with action rhymes, a short story, and songs in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language skills, social skills, motor skills, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other caregivers. This class is best for children 0-5 years of age 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.				This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Volunteer Time 11:00am–12:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Eastside 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: Eastside Library 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 Eastside Library. Teens will be helping with finding books, organizing library materials, preparing arts and crafts activities and other tasks. No registration required! 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group LOTG \| Harding School 12:30pm–2:00pm All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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: All Ages Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of children's materials. Come on by to load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just to say hello and have a walk in the neighborhood.	This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Adult Literacy, Spanish Join SBPL’s Literacy staff for a fun, informal opportunity to practice your English language skills. All skill levels 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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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 "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Relax & Craft for Teens: Tule Mat and Doll Workshop 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: Participants will learn how to use natural materials to create a doll or small mat. Talking about how important it is to protect the health of the environment around us and how to use materials that do not harm or pollute the earth.
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 Details/Detalles: Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Hospice Advance Care Planning (ACP) Presentation Series 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Family Eastside Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" 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, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish Registration Required Details/Detalles: These workshops are held in Spanish.

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