Week Calendar

Name: Clases Básicas de Computación
Start: 2025-03-15T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-15T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Eastside Library

Featured Events

Clases Básicas de Computación

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

MLK Jr. Room at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Eastside Library

Room: MLK Jr. Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills

Required

Details/Detalles:

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par

Sustainably SBPL composting workshop food scraps in garden

Composting Made Easy: A Hands-on Workshop

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Faulkner Gallery at Central Library

Program Type:

Sustainably SBPL

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery

Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults

Program Type: Sustainably SBPL

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL and Dr. David White for a fun and informative composting program designed for families and adults! This interactive session includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation on composting, followed by a Q&A to address your questions.

Explore Together

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

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: 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, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, 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, 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.

SBPL Immigration and Literacy Resource Fair on a carnival background

Family Literacy Carnival and Immigration Resource Fair

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Michael Towbes Upper Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Early Literacy, Spanish

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

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza

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: Adult Literacy, Early Literacy, Spanish

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL for our Second Annual Immigration Resource Fair and Family Literacy Carnival! This special event invites immigrant families to learn about the many ways in which our community supports newcomers and promotes literacy.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Adults

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Closed

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish

Required

Details/Detalles:

Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class is designed to help intermediate learners improve their speaking, listening, and conversational skills.

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room 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

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):

Promotional graphic for Imagine That! with orange and green text on transparent background of art supplies.

Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, 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: 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):

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family

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Library Branch: Eastside Library

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

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):

Comic Chaos Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

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

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, STEAM & Maker

Required

Details/Detalles:

Join SBPL in discussing your love of graphic novels!

Each month, register for Comic Chaos and pick up that month’s graphic novel to read beforehand. Meet up to talk about the book and work on an activity based on it.

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Time	Sun (2/16)	Mon (2/17)	Tue (2/18)	Wed (2/19)	Thu (2/20)	Fri (2/21)	Sat (2/22)
All Day		Closing Presidents 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, February 17 for Presidents' Day.
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Clases Básicas de Computación 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Eastside Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills Required Details/Detalles: La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias par
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. LOTG \| Samarkand 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 Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be in front of the administration building at the Samarkand retirement community loaded with adult materials like large type, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish language materials.			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):
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. LOTG \| Grace Village 12:15pm - 1:15pm 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Screening of Shola Lynch's Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Santa Barbara Public Library, in partnership with Santa Barbara Black Culture House, proudly presents Shola Lynch's, Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit 'n' Needle 2:00pm - 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: 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
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Mending Matters 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainably SBPL Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for a hands-on, eco-friendly journey into sewing and mending! This free, limited-series workshop offers community members the chance to learn valuable skills in sewing, repairing, and upcycling clothing and textiles.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults Off Site Closed 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: 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Trail Talks: The Natural and Political History of the Dick Smith Wilderness with Jeff Kuyper and Bryant Baker 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Trail Talks Details/Detalles: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the designation of the Dick Smith Wilderness. Located deep in the backcountry of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, this rugged area is ecologically, geologically, and historically fascinating.

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