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This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teen (High School),
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
15
2026
Sun
OG Tutor Training
9:30am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery (Central)
Age Group:
Teen (High School),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Tutor Training
Details/Detalles:
Become an OG Readers Volunteer Tutor and make a meaningful difference in childhood literacy! This three-part training is based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach, used to teach struggling young readers.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Eastside Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Stay & Play
9:00am–10:30am
Eastside Library
Library Branch:
Eastside Library
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. Disclaimer(s):
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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
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Bilingual Music & Movement
10:15am–10:45am
Central Library
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
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Library on the Go (LOTG)
This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Music & Movement | Shoreline Park
10:30am–11:00am
Library on the Go (LOTG)
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.
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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
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Baby & Me
11:00am–11:30am
Central Library
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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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 "Family" group
Early Childhood (Ages 0-5),
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Teen (Junior High),
Teen (High School),
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 "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 "Family" group
Mar
21
2026
Sat
Wiggle, Read, Create: Bluey
11:00am–12:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery (Central)
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),
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Details/Detalles:
Join us dressed as your favorite Bluey character and enjoy all things Bluey!
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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
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
Eastside 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 "Family" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Creator's Club
2:00pm–3:00pm
Eastside Library
Library Branch:
Eastside Library
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Books & Reading,
Spanish,
STEAM & Maker
Details/Detalles:
Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us at the Eastside Library for a weekly STEAM activity inspired by children’s literature. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
SBPL Works! Typing Course
2:00pm–3:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Faulkner Gallery East (Central)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
Job & Career
Details/Detalles:
SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.
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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
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
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 "Family" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Lego Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Island Room (Central)
Age Group:
School-aged children (Grades K-2),
School-aged children (Grades 3-6),
Family
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)
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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
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Teen Volunteer Time
4:15pm–5:45pm
Central Library
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
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Teen Advisory Board
5:00pm–6:30pm
Central Library
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 regular basis. Interested in joining? Apply to T.A.B. now! All prospective members must attend a Library Services Orientation for Teens 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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