Week Calendar

Name: Stay & Play
Start: 2025-04-10T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-10T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Eastside Library

Featured Events

Stay & Play

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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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.

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Knit 'n' Needle

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Celebrate National Library Week LOTG | Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

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: Library on the Go (LOTG)

Room: In the Community

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, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) with the Library on the Go at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio!

SBPL hosts special events celebrating books and children

Día: A Celebration of Children and Books

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

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 Library 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: Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event, Teen Advisory Board

Details/Detalles:

Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a national celebration dedicated to children and literacy!

Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, April 12, 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):

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Hot Off the Press: Adult Crafting Series

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery East at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery East

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Required

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Down the Rabbit Hole: Decoden Clock Workshop

Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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):

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Imagine That! : STEAM Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 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):

Promotional graphic for Teen Talk Healthy Relationship with people with arms around each other with the text "What is love"

Roadmap to Healthy Friendships & Relationships: A Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Faulkner Gallery West at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery West

Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School)

Program Type: Special Event

Details/Detalles:

Teens: are you looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.

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Time	Sun (3/09)	Tue (3/11)	Wed (3/12)	Thu (3/13)	Fri (3/14)	Sat (3/15)
9 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 "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. ¡A bailar! 9:30am - 10:30am 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 Eastside 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: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room 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: Arts & Culture, Spanish Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Rosalina from Santa Barbara Dance Institute for a joyful journey into movement and rhythm.
10 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 "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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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 "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. Composting Made Easy: A Hands-on Workshop 10:00am - 12:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School), Adults 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. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 presentation on composting, followed by a Q&A and hands-on sieve activity to explore the composting process up close.
11 am						This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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 "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. Irish Dance with FIREDANCE - Irish Dance 805 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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: 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: Arts & Culture Details/Detalles: Join us in celebrating Irish culture, music, and dance with FIREDANCE - Irish Dance 805! FIREDANCE - Irish Dance 805 students will perform and fun crafts for small children will be provided.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Cancelled LOTG \| Santa Barbara Junior High School 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Cancelled 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: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Details/Detalles: The Library on the Go will be just outside Santa Barbara Junior High School near the path on Quarantina and Cota St. We will be stocked with mostly teen items, but we’ll have some children’s and adult items, too.		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. Family Literacy Carnival and Immigration Resource Fair 2:30pm - 4:30pm 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: 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group. This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Roadmap to Healthy Friendships & Relationships: A Teen Workshop 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Teens: are you looking to improve your emotional intelligence and create stronger social connections? Join SBPL and founder of What is LOVE, Christy Stillwell, M.A.	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 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 Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group. Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen (High School) Central Library 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: Faulkner Gallery West Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board combines community service and youth development, underlining the value of teen involvement towards the success of the Santa Barbara Public Library and the Santa Barbara community at large. The program gives high school students positive ways to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and create lasting change within their community. Teens will identify community needs, create projects to support those needs, and help shape the library's teen services, programs, and collections. T.A.B. meetings will be held twice a month, January through June, once a month in July and August, and resume meeting twice a month September through December. T.A.B. members will receive community service hours for attending T.A.B. meetings and events, and additional volunteer opportunities and team building activities will be offered on a weekly basis. Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now! Email our Teen Services Librarian for questions: KSaffie@santabarbaraca.gov 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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