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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, January 20, 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

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (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: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Spanish

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Creator's Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Spanish, STEAM & Maker

Age Group:

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

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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:

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.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 21, 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

Lego Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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), Family

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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), Family

Program Type: STEAM & Maker

Details:

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

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Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training

Registration Required

Details:

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.

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Chat with a Firefighter

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Eastside Patio (Eastside) at Eastside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, 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: Eastside Library

Room: Eastside Patio (Eastside)

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, Civic Engagement, Spanish

Details:

Join your neighbors and local firefighters for a fun and casual morning after Stay & Play. Sip coffee, ask questions, share stories, and get to know the first responders who keep our community safe.

LOTG | Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am - 1:00pm

In the Community at Library on the Go (LOTG)

Program Type:

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

Details:

Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available.

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Explore Together

Saturday, January 24, 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:

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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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, January 24, 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

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All Day		Closing César Chávez 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 Tuesday, March 31 for César Chávez Day.
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 "Family" group Explore Together 10:15am–11:15am 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 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: 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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1 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 Lego Party 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6) Program Type: Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker Details: Get creative with Legos or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills! Disclaimer(s)
2 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 This event is in the "Family" group Creator's Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 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: 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.		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 Pokemon Battle Party 2:00pm–4:00pm School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) 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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High) Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker Details: Calling all Pokemon Trainers: who will you choose to battle in our Island Gym? Bring your cards to trade or play with other Pokemon Masters during this special drop-in gym.
3 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 "Family" group Imagine That: Villains Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), 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 "Family" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Island Room (Central) Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (Junior High), Family Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, Spring Break Party, STEAM & Maker Details: Calling all devious divas and shifty scoundrels! Be prepared for your world domination campaign here at the library. Craft your nefarious ne’er-do-well persona with outrageous masks and hypnotize the masses during villain karaoke.		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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Details: 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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