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X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Barbara · literary · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale returns S eptember 10-20\, DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260909T000609Z UID:10064712-1788998400-1789948799@www.edhat.com CATEGORIES:community,free,literary DESCRIPTION:The annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is re turning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10-20\, 2025\, hosti ng 150\,000 gently used books as well as puzzles\, games\, vinyl records\, CDs\, and DVD’s. Admission is FREE except for Opening Night’s $30 adm ission. September 10th 4-7pm. For more info. visit booksale.ppcentralcoast .org or call 805-722-7870. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T000609Z LOCATION:Earl Warren Showgrounds\, 3400 Calle Real\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, Earl Warren Showgrounds\, 3400 Calle Real\, Santa Barbara\, CA URL:https://www.edhat.com/event/earl-warren-showgrounds-charity-used-book- sale-event/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barb ara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:edhat X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edhat.com/news/public-asked-to-give-input-on-unme t-transit-needs-in-buellton-santa-barbara-and-santa-maria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51438567392657 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Since 2007\, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belongi ng by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities together to r ead a common book that explores compelling issues of our time. Conceived b y then Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas\, the program is led by the UC SB Library in collaboration with campus and community partners. Each year\ , a committee of UCSB faculty\, students\, staff\, and community members s elects a thought-provoking\, interdisciplinary book written by a living au thor that encourages a wide range of readers to engage with a contemporary social\, political\, cultural or scientific issue such as climate change\ , racial justice\, technology\, memory\, identity\, and democracy.\n\nThe program kicks off in winter with a book giveaway for UCSB students led by the Chancellor\, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost\, and University Li brarian\, and culminates with a free public talk by the book’s author(s) at Campbell Hall in the spring. Throughout the winter and spring quarters \, the Library sponsors a variety of free learning\, experiential\, and so cial events to explore the book’s themes. The selected book is also inco rporated into the university curriculum for winter and spring\, allowing s tudents to explore its themes in an academic context. UCSB Reads is genero usly supported by many individuals\, university departments\, and organiza tions. \n\nThis exhibition highlights the history of UCSB Reads since its inception\, featuring promotional posters\, selected books\, custom bookma rks along with testimonials and images of participants engaging with progr amming throughout the years. UCSB Reads has become a beloved campus tradit ion that brings together thousands of people every year and demonstrates t he power of literature to bridge divides\, promote intellectual engagement \, and build community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182503Z LOCATION:Library\, Ocean Gallery URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/creating-community-through-b ooks-20-years-of-ucsb-reads?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Book Club DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52737133607411 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Queer Book Club is a chance for staff and faculty to read\, ch at\, and celebrate queer stories together. We will meet once a month durin g the lunch hour to discuss what we've read. Books can be acquired through your local library\, Libby/Hoopla\, a local bookstore (Chaucer's)\, an au diobook provider\, or your favorite online retailer. You do not have to fi nish the book to join us\, as long as you don't mind spoilers! If you have questions\, suggestions\, or logistical needs\, please email rexmiller@uc sb.edu.\n\nHere are our upcoming picks:\n\nAugust: Atmosphere by Taylor Je nkins Reid\n\nSeptember: The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions b y Larry Mitchell LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182503Z LOCATION:SRB SEAL Conference Rm 2293\, 2293 URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/queer-book-clubb?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Goleta Valley Library Bookvan DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181659Z UID:10000777-1789653600-1789662600@ivparks.org CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181659Z LOCATION:Isla Vista Community Center (976 Embarcadero del Mar\, Goleta\, C A 93117\, United States) URL:https://ivparks.org/ivrpd-event/goleta-valley-library-bookvan-73/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District X-SOURCE-URL:https://ivparks.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR