More than Books
Libraries are community hubs, providing critical access to literacy for learners of all ages and backgrounds. The new Library Plaza will be an extension of the Library itself and allow the Library to bring its free educational and cultural resources onto an accessible, outdoor place.
OUTDOOR CLASSES
- Early literacy classes
- Bilingual Storytime
- Baby and Me Storytime
- Music and Movement classes
ENTERTAINMENT
- Magic Shows,
- Animal displays (Zoo to You)
- Theatrical performances
- Public Art Exhibit
- Art on the Plaza
- Movies
BLOCK PARTIES
- SB Reads
- Summer Reading Program
- Harry Potter’s birthday
- Earth Day
- Star Wars Day
- Juneteenth
- Library Comic Con
- Summer Solstice
LIVE MUSIC
- Opera SB
- Gospel Music: Celebrating Black Culture
- Local musicians
- Music Academy of the West
- Symphony
- SB Music Club
LECTURES
- History and art
- Curated Cocktails
- Know Before You Go
- Social justice
- Voter literacy
- Social services
- Panel discussions
READINGS
- Author readings
- Poetry readings
- Writers Workshops
- Indy Author Day
- Community Journaling
ACTIVITIES
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Dance and flamenco
- Coffee & Crosswords
- Bookclub meet-ups
- Chess Tournaments
- Crafts
FAIRS
- Job Fairs
- Volunteer Fairs
- Health Fair
GAMING
- Game Nights
- Tournaments
FESTIVALS
- Book and Author
- Children’s Authors & Illustrators
- Readers Festival
- Books and Brews
- Dia de los Muertos
- Fiesta
- Film Festival
- Art & Poetry Festival
- Fall Festival
- Kidfest
WORKSHOPS
- STEAM/Maker Activities
- Slime
- Drones
- Science Cafes
- Master Gardeners
RENTALS
- Weddings
- Cocktail Receptions
- Vendor placement
- Winter Holiday Village
To learn more, please contact us at 805.689.2448 or email.