Central

12:00pm-5:00pm

(805) 962-7653

Central
40 East Anapamu St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Eastside

Closed

(805) 963-3727

Eastside
1102 E Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Montecito

Closed

(805) 969-5063

Montecito
1469 E. Valley Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Name: Stay & Play
Start: 2024-11-12T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-12T10:30:00-08:00
Location: Montecito

Featured Events

Stay & Play

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Montecito

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Details/Detalles:

Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

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Minecraft Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tech Lab at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Tech Lab

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.

SB Reads Book Discussion: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading, SB Reads

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join us to discuss Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver as part of this year’s SB Reads with Santa Barbara Public Library!

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Practical Skills Workshops for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Literacy Center Office at Central

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Literacy Center Office

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on tutoring skills workshop! Learn new skills to use during sessions with learners. Problem-solve challenges and celebrate successes in collaboration with current tutors.

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SB Reads Book Discussion: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Books & Reading, SB Reads

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join the Romance Book Club to discuss How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang as part of this year’s SB Reads with Santa Barbara Public Library!

Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Join us for our weekly Knit 'n' Needle gatherings, open to all skill levels!

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other fiber arts, you're welcome to come and share your creativity with us.

Disclaimer:

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.

Teen Study Hall

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Eastside

Room: MLK Jr. Room

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.

Promotional graphic for special SB Reads book discussion of Romantic Comedy on a nightsky background with skyline outline on bottom.

SB Reads Book Discussion: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central

Program Type:

Books & Reading, SB Reads

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, SB Reads

Required

Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk about romance! Join us for a book discussion of this year’s SB Reads selection, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Bring your book, questions/comments, and favorite passages–we may read some of them aloud!

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Little Dancers | Oak Park

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Oak Park at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Parents & Caregivers, Spanish, Special Event

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Family

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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!

Lego Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Area at Central

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Central

Room: Children's Area

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!

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1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Eastside This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Eastside Room: MLK Jr. Room 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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