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Teen Volunteer Time

Saturday, March 14, 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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Relax & Craft for Teens

Saturday, March 14, 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

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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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Baby & Me

Monday, March 16, 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

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Pre & Postnatal Yoga

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Parents & Caregivers

Age Group:

Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), Adults

Program Type: Parents & Caregivers

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a gentle, accessible, and all-levels yoga class for expecting or new parents that includes stretching, dynamic movement, conscious breathing, and meditation.

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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Everyone Has a Story: A Memoir Writing Workshop with Diana Raab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Montecito Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Montecito Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Turn your memories into stories! Join memoirist and poet, Diana Raab, for a workshop welcoming writers of all levels to explore personal moments, engage in reflective writing prompts, and if inspired, share their work in a supportive environment.

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, March 18, 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

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Creator's Club

Wednesday, March 18, 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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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, March 18, 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, March 18, 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

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

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

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9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga en Silla 9:30am–10:30am Adults Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Culture, Spanish, Special Event Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join SBPL and Pink Means Go Wellness for a series of special chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. This program is designed to be gentle and accessible for all bodies and abilities.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 9:00am–1:00pm Adults, Family Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details / Detalles del evento: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice. This event is in the "Adults" group LOTG \| Pilgrim Terrace 10:30am–11:30am Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go is coming to Pilgrim Terrace! We'll be stocked with a great selection of materials for adults, including large print, fiction, nonfiction, and Spanish-language books.		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 LOTG \| Shoreline 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 Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Shoreline 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 Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go will be at Shoreline Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):	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 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 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 Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go will be at Oak Park with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group SBPL Works! Learn the Basics of a Spreadsheet 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Job & Career Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Want to learn what a spreadsheet is?	This event is in the "Adults" group Basic Spanish Conversation Class 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Are you looking to improve your Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.		This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group 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 Library Branch: Eastside Library Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: Civic Engagement, For Teens, 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 "Adults" group LOTG \| Valle Verde 12:15pm–1:15pm Adults Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: In the Community Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library on the Go, Spanish Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go is coming to Valle Verde!	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 LOTG \| Harding School 12:30pm–2:00pm 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 Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG) Room: Harding School 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 Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go will be at Harding School with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi! Disclaimer(s):
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (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.	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 Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: Celebrating the Wonderful Abilities Every Child Brings to the World 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 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 Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (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: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Spanish, Special Event Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join us for our annual Día del Niño / Día de los Libros, a joyful nationwide celebration dedicated to children and literacy. This year, our theme is “talents,” celebrating the wonderful abilities every child brings to the world.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Knit 'n' Needle 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Montecito Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Our weekly Knit ’n’ Needle gathering is a relaxed space for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all fiber artists to stitch, chat, and create together. All skill levels welcome. 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. This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group LOTG \| Santa Barbara High School 2:15pm–4:15pm 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 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 Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go is coming to Santa Barbara High School! Stop by to check out our teen volunteer opportunities and paid summer internships, get a library card, or use our Wi-Fi.
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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Upper Level (Central) Age Group: Teen (Junior High), Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Spanish, STEAM & Maker Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Family Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details / Detalles del evento: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.	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 LOTG \| State Street near the Farmers Market 4:00pm–6:30pm 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 Library on the Go (LOTG) Offsite Event 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 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: Library on the Go, Spanish Event Details / Detalles del evento: The Library on the Go will be just outside the entrance to the Farmers Market on State and Canon Perdido Streets with a ton of books for all ages. Load up on books, get a library card, return items, or just drop by to say hi!	This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Teen Resume Workshop 4:15pm–5:15pm Teen (High School) Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School) Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Teens - Creating a resume? 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (Junior High)" group This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group Open 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 Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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 Cancelled How to Use Your Smartphone 101 4:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Tech Lab (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish, Tech Skills, Tutor Training Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Learn how to use your iPhone or Android smartphone in 3 weeks! Each course in this interactive series is hands-on and builds on the previous week so you are strongly encouraged to attend the entire series.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Family Eastside Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details / Detalles del evento: Need help with taxes this year? The VITA program is a free tax preparation service for local Santa Barbara County residents who make $67,000 or less a year.
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 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Let’s talk fiction! We’ll meet monthly and share our thoughts about a novel or collection of short stories.	This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery West (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join us for Romance Book Club to meet other romance readers in the community, chat about your favorite romances, and discuss the month's reading selection (books are available digitally for checkout).

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