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    About Central Library - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA

    The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is a great resource for the whole family! With a library card, you can borrow books, DVDs, Blu-rays, eBooks, digital audiobooks, and much more. Plus, there are plenty of fun and educational classes and events for all ages. From storytime for the little ones to computer classes for adults, the library has something for everyone. And best of all, all library classes and events are free and open to the public. The Santa Barbara Public Library is a wonderful asset for the local community. With your library card, you can access a huge selection of materials, from books and physical media to eBooks and digital audiobooks. On top of that, there's also a great range of classes and events to choose from. From storytime for kids to computer classes for adults, these free and open to the public events are sure to keep the whole family entertained and learning. So if you're looking for something to do, check out the SBPL calendar today!

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    What kind of kids we support

    • Coed
    • Preschool
    • Kids
    • Tweens

    Amenities

    • Handicap accessible
    • Internet Access
    • Library

    Programs at Central Library - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA

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    Reading Recommendations for Kids

    Find your next favorite book! These lists highlight stories meant to entertain and start conversations with children of all ages. If you still don’t find what you’re looking for, enter a Book Match request to have personalized books set aside just for you.

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    1000 Books Before Kindergarten

    It’s never too early to start reading with your little ones, and the Library is here to help! Families who read at least one book per day can reach the 1,000 book goal before kids reach their Kindergarten year. Pick up your first reading log at any SBPL location. Children can receive a sticker for each 100 books reading log they turn in at an SBPL location and when they reach 1000 books, children can choose a free book to keep.

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    OG Tutors

    SBPL’s OG Readers tutoring program is a free one-on-one tutoring service for 1st - 4th graders who struggle in reading. Students meet weekly with a trained tutor at SBPL location. The program uses the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach that includes multi-sensory learning, phonics based instruction, and other tools to demystify the process of learning to read. The OG approach, developed for readers with dyslexia, includes great strategies for all struggling readers, including English language learners.

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    40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101