Carpinteria Community Library

One-on-One Tech Help
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Every third Thursday of the month from 10am to 12:30pm, and
every fourth Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30pm.
Please ask for a 30-minute appointment to reserve a spot.

Friday Fun Day!
2024-05-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Unstructured open play with Magna-tiles, Brio trains, Kapla blocks and the occasional messy project. For ages 3 – teen.

Carpinteria Writers' Group
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
The Carpinteria Writers Group has been in existence for nearly twenty years. Membership is free and open to the public. Poets, novelists, bloggers, nonfiction writers, short story writers as well as people working on their memoirs are all welcome. Some members are published, others wish to be, and some write for their own amusement or to pass on their history to family members.
Those who want to read may do so, their time limited only by the number of other members wishing to read. The group members can then comment on the pieces. Support and helpful suggestions are the only welcome feedback.

Spanish Conversation Group
2024-05-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Carpinteria Community Library!
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join Carpinteria Community Library!
Native Spanish speakers looking to engage in friendly conversation are also welcome.
Seating is limited!

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle
2024-05-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States

Dementia Caregivers Support Group
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Alzheimer’s Association support groups provide caregivers and others affected by the disease the opportunity to exchange information and develop methods and skills to solve problems.
Group members build a support system with people who understand. This support group led by a trained facilitator is a safe place for family caregivers of people with dementia to exchange practical information n solutions to common challenges, talk through issues and find ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns, and learn about community resources that can help.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Read to a dog
2024-06-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of every month! From 3:30pm to 4:30pm, you’ve got the chance to read to a dog for 15 minutes.
Don’t forget to make an appointment!

Nutrition for Longevity
2024-06-05 16:00, 2024-06-12 16:00
Santa Barbara City College
School of Extended Learning
HEAL NC009 Nutrition for Longevity (0 Units)
Hours: 14 (14 lecture)
Students learn how wholesome food can increase our quality of life and extend it. Focuses on what to eat, how to select and prepare nutritious food, and when and how to enjoy it. Topics also include the food choices and lifestyle of the centenarians who live in the “ Blue Zones.” Students discover which foods contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and why eating them is recommended.

I LARV~A Saturday Craft
2024-06-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Summer Reading Program Craft Workshop
Come to the Carpinteria Community Library to have fun making crafts related to our Summer Reading Program theme “bugs.”
Every Saturday from June 8th to August 10th, 10:30 – 11:30am.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.

Summer Reading Event: Story Artist Elaine Muray
2024-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Story Artist Elaine Muray Introduces some of the wonders of the insect world through colorful, moving tales.

Kindermusik at the Library
2024-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Children’s music classes taught to the rhythm of a child’s heart at the Carpinteria Community Library.
