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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

Details/Detalles:

Get creative with Legos at Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

Disclaimer(s)

SBPL hosts family-friendly, interactive learning activities that explore science, math, literacy, and art

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

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, 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

Hands use red scissors to cut green tissue paper on a table covered with craft supplies.

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

Details/Detalles:

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.

Baby & Me

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Island Room (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) 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 (Eastside)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

All Faulkner Galleries (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Early Literacy, Spanish

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: All Faulkner Galleries (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

White and orange outline of a dog face with a blue book with a tie dye background

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Spanish

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, Spanish

Colorful, art theme with "imagine that!" text surrounded by illustrated pencils, paint, and shapes

Imagine That! STEAM Hour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Island Room (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, 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, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Details/Detalles:

Get crafty in the library! Turn your imagination into reality with a new, hands-on STEAM-inspired workshop on the first Wednesday of every month.

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff will be present.

Book cover of What it Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah.

Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery West (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Details/Detalles:

Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.

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9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Considered Coffee Bus 9:30am–1:30pm 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: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) Age Group: Adults Details/Detalles: Enjoy a hot beverage or snack on the Library Plaza! Schedule is subject to change, please visit the Considered Coffee Bus site for the most up to date information.
10 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am 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: Island Room (Central) 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. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present. Disclaimer(s):		This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Financial Empowerment Course for Teens and Adults 10:00am–1:00pm Teen (High School), Adults, Family Central Library This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Details/Detalles: Join SBPL and Irene Kelly from Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) for a financial empowerment course designed to help teens and adults take control of their personal finances by building confidence, establishing healthy financial habits, and setting 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 "Family" group Explore Together 10:15am–12:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family 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 "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Community Connections Office Hours with New Beginnings 11:30am–1:00pm 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: Literacy Center Office (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Details/Detalles: Are you a veteran experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing your housing? Discover the benefits and resources available to you at the Santa Barbara Public Library.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Resilience in Action: SB's History of Community Response to the 1925 Earthquake and other Natural Disasters 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Details/Detalles: Join local historian, Betsy Green, and Chaucer’s Books owner and former public librarian, Jen Lemberger, for an afternoon exploring the profound impact of the 1925 Earthquake and Thomas Fire, Montecito Debris Flow on our city.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Relax & Craft for Teens 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: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details/Detalles: 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.
4 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 Imagine That! : STEAM Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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): This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Interview Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen (High School) Central Library Closed Registration Required 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: Faulkner Gallery East (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career Registration Required Details/Detalles: Come check out our workshop!	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, For Teens, 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group 1st Thursday Art Reception 4:00pm–7:00pm 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: All Faulkner Galleries (Central) 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			This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction in Translation Book Club 5:30pm–6:45pm Adults Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery East (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Details/Detalles: Join us on a reading journey around the globe! Over the course of three months we’ll read three novels translated into English and meet to talk about them. Space is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required for each session.

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