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

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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

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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

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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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Time	Tue (12/31)	Wed (1/01)	Thu (1/02)	Fri (1/03)	Sat (1/04)
All Day		Closing New Year's Day All Day All Branches Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will be closed for New Year's 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 This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Eastside 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):
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. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. LOTG \| Shoreline Park 10:00am - 12:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages Library on the Go (LOTG) 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline Park Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family, All Ages 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. Music & Movement \| Shoreline Park 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Library on the Go (LOTG) This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline Park Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Early Literacy, Library on the Go 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. 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. 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. 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. 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):
11 am					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 This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Library Branch: Eastside 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.
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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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit 'n' Needle 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Montecito This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Eastside This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group. Library Branch: Eastside Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Books & Reading Practice your reading with our furry friend,Tallulah! Sign up at the desk for a 10-15 minute reading session, first come, first served. Reluctant readers, emergent readers, and dog-loving readers are welcome! Our volunteer therapy dog team is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Teen Study Hall 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen (High School) Eastside This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Central This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Central Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event Details/Detalles: Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. Disclaimer(s):
5 pm	Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 7:00pm All Branches Branches: Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site Description: All SBPL locations will close early for New Year's Eve.

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