All events are free to the public, thanks to financial support from the Friends of the Library of the Santa Ynez Valley and the Buellton Friends of the Library. All county libraries will be closed Feb. 19 for President’s Day. For more information, go to SBPLibrary.org.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Tuesday, Feb. 6: 6-7 p.m. “The Purple Marble” PCPA Outreach Tour’s musical adaptation of young local author Alyssa Antoci’s book by the same title. Alyssa will be at this performance for a Q&A and book signing after the show. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Thursday, Feb. 8: 7:30-8:30 p.m. “The Wonder and Natural Resources of San Nicholas Island, a lecture by William Hoyer” A naturalist’s view of the most remote and mysterious of the Channel Islands. Hoyer, the natural resources manager of San Nicolas Island, will review the island’s botanical, animal, and biosecurity programs as well as some of its land-use history. Co-Sponsored by the SYV Natural History Society. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Friday, Feb. 9: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud” A play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not a performance- everyone participates. All are welcome, please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Saturday, Feb. 10: 2-3 p.m. “Maker Workshop: How the Body Works” The heart works like a pump and beats 100,000 times a day. It works with our lungs to move oxygen through our body. Come learn how it works, and make your own stethoscope to take home! Register online at SBPLibrary.org. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Saturday, Feb. 10: 3-4:30 p.m. “Investors’ Roundtable: Investing in 2018.” Helping individual investors since 1995, the Investors’ Roundtable welcomes both novice and veteran investors to informal presentations and discussions. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Thursday, Feb. 15, 12-6 p.m. “Board Game Day” Drop in to play one of our games, or bring one of your own. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Thursday, Feb. 15, 4-5 p.m. “Pokemon/Magic the Gathering Card Club.” The group meets at 4 p.m. on monthly Board Game days to both trade and Battle! Beginners are welcome. Don’t have a deck? You can borrow one for the afternoon. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Friday, Feb. 16: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud” A play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not a performance- everyone participates. All are welcome, please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Saturday, Feb. 17: 2-4:30 p.m. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” 2005 Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Rated PG Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Saturday, Feb. 17: 4-5pm “Coding Club” Come learn about code, and what you can create! All ages welcome. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and once at Solvang. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Wednesday, Feb. 21: 10:30 a.m. “Zoomation” A non-live animal 3-dimensional animated zoo presentation with additional animal puppets and songs, featuring American Sign Language (ASL) that together bring to life animals (birds, reptiles, and land and sea mammals) from oceans, deserts, mountains, jungles and forests of the world! Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Thursday, Feb. 22: “Bear Essential? The Past, Present, and Potential Future of Grizzlies in California, a lecture by Dr. Peter Alagona” Co-Sponsored by the SYV Natural History Society. Los Olivos Library/Historic Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos; 805-688-4214
Friday, Feb. 23: 12-5:30 p.m. “Family Board Game Day/Puzzle Club” Come play Gone Fishin’, No Stress Chess, Blokus, Yahtzee, and Connect Four! OR join us in putting together a few puzzles. Stay all day or pop in to contribute at any time. Puzzles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Friday, Feb. 23: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud” A play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not a performance- everyone participates. All are welcome, please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Saturday, Feb. 24: 1-2:55 p.m. “Movie: Victoria and Abdul” Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. 2017 drama, Rated PG-13, 112 minutes. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Wednesday, Feb. 28: 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Music Together” A music participation program for you and your baby/toddler/preschooler. Diane Byington of Solvang Conservatory shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed, playful setting. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
CONTINUING EVENTS
Every Monday, 11 a.m., “Preschool Storytime” Bringing your preschoolers to storytime will help get them ready to read! Stay for a craft or play session afterward and make a new friend. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., “Preschool Storytime” Bringing your preschoolers to storytime will help get them ready to read! Stay for a craft or play session afterward and make a new friend. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., “Wiggly Storytime” Short stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Be ready to participate with your child, and spend some time being silly together. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “One-on-One Tutoring: E and Audiobooks on your Mobile Device” Drop in for a free 20 minute session with volunteer Bethany C., and start accessing the library’s free online materials. Bring your device (E-reader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone). Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Every Other Wednesday, starting Feb. 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs”: Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115
Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs”: Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214
LIBRARY INFORMATION
Buellton: 140 W. Highway 246, 805-688-3115, BuelltonLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-5:30 p.m..
Solvang: 1745 Mission Drive, 805-688-4214, SolvangLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Los Olivos: Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Santa Ynez: 3598 Sagunto St.; Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
