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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Considered Coffee Bus
9:30am–1:30pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Bilingual Music & Movement
10:15am–10:45am
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
All Faulkner Galleries (Central)
Age Group:
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy,
Spanish
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 in English and Spanish. 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.
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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
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
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Explore Together
10:15am–11:15am
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Central Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Baby & Me
11:00am–11:30am
Central Library
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
Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty-minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Please bring your own blanket.
This class is best for babies 0-14 months and their caregivers.
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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Reservation
Central Library
Sep
21
2025
Sun
Sun Day Event Celebrating Solar
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central)
Purpose of Meeting
Be part of the first national celebration of clean energy right here in Santa Barbara on Sunday, September 21, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Public Library's Michael Towbes Library Plaza.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
English Conversation Group
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library
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:
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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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
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
Sep
27
2025
Sat
Relax & Craft for Teens
3:00pm–4:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High)
Central Library
This event is in the "School-aged children (Grades 3-6)" group
This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Story Creators
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
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 3-6),
Teen (Junior High)
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:
Play with writing and storytelling by exploring how to create characters, setting, and plot. Try your hand at writing opinion pieces or storyboarding a script or graphic novel.
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This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
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
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Teen Volunteer Time
4:15pm–5:45pm
Central Library
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
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.
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This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
Teen (High School)
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Teen Advisory Board
5:00pm–6:30pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Island Room (Central)
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Program Type:
For Teens
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! Prospective T.A.B. members will need to attend a Library Services Orientation prior to joining T.A.B. Please email our Teen Services Librarian with any questions. 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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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
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School),
Adults,
Family
Central Library
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
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Alebrije Workshop with Jesús Sosa Calvo
5:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group:
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School),
Adults,
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Engagement,
Raíces y Sueños,
Spanish,
Special Event
Details/Detalles:
This program will be conducted in Spanish; however, bilingual staff will be available to provide support.
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