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Baby & Me

Monday, April 13, 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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Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Tech Lab (Central)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy

Registration Required

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Are you looking to improve your intermediate Spanish-language skills? This class focuses on speaking, listening, and conversational practice.

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Bilingual Songs & Stories for Kids

Tuesday, April 14, 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

Get it Done: Advance Care Planning – An Initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Family

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Age Group: Adults, Family

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Join us for a two-part workshop series on Advance Care Planning (ACP), presented by Hospice. This free event is designed to help you understand the importance of ACP and guide you through creating your own personalized plan.

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read! “Banned Book in Common” Discussion of The Hate U Give

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Faulkner Gallery (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, For Teens

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central)

Program Type: Books & Reading, For Teens

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Book clubs are great places to talk about ideas, make new friends, and share reading recommendations!

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Bilingual Music & Movement

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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, April 15, 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

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Teen Job & Volunteer Fair

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central) at Central Library

Program Type:

For Teens, Job & Career, Special Event

Age Group:

Teen (High School)

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Michael Towbes Library Plaza (Central)

Age Group: Teen (High School)

Program Type: For Teens, Job & Career, Special Event

Event Details / Detalles del evento:

Discover your next job or volunteer opportunity at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair! Teens will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local businesses and organizations offering summer jobs and volunteer positions.

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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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Upper Plaza (Central) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Grupo de lectura en español 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: Books & Reading, Spanish Event Details / Detalles del evento: ¡Acompáñanos en el Grupo de Lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara, el cual se realiza el último viernes de cada otro mes! Este es un grupo para intercambiar ideas y conversar sobre la lectura.
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11 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Baby & Me 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central Library This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group 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.		This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Bilingual Music & Movement 11:00am–11:30am Early Childhood (Ages 0-5) Central Library This event is in the "Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (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.		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 "Family" group Family Garden Exploration 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Off Site 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 "Family" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Family Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
12 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 "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Family" group Lunch at the Library: Lego Club 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.	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 Lunch at the Library: Guest Who? 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.	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 Lunch at the Library: Wordsmith Wednesday 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.	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 Lunch at the Library: Maker Hour 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.	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 Lunch at the Library: Game Day 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 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: Summer Reading Event Details / Detalles del evento: Children and teens are invited to eat a free, nutritious meal at Central Library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis – no applications or documentation needed.
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Montecito Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Montecito Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Montecito Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join the Montecito Book Club every fourth Tuesday of the month! Take a look at past selections! Disclaimer(s):				This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Garden Dreaming Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Teen (High School), Adults Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Michael Towbes Lower Plaza (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: In this creative, hands-on workshop – presented by Nicole Goldman from SB Garden Project – we’ll take time to imagine your ideal garden space: one which reflects your
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hot Off the Press: Fruit Bag Charm Workshop 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen (High School), Adults Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (High School)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Faulkner Gallery (Central) Age Group: Teen (High School), Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, For Teens, STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults and teens! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the basics of hand sewing. Supplies will be provided. Get your summer fruit on!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Rooted Nutrition Jumpstart: Program for Multi-Generational Families / Sabores saludales 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults, Family Eastside Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Upcoming Library Branch: Eastside Library Room: MLK Jr. Room (Eastside) Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: Join Registered Dietitians Mary Galindo and Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for an interactive workshop designed to make healthy ea	This event is in the "Adults" group Practical Skills Workshop for Adult Literacy Tutors 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Tutor Training Registration Required Event Details / Detalles del evento: 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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