All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. All due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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SBA's draft Climate Adaptation Plan is now available for public review and feedback.

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We offer free access to books, technology, programs, and resources for all. Everyone is invited to explore our collections, connect with the community, and enjoy a wide range of events. From the Stacks to the Streets, SBPL promotes literacy through community. We are books, and more!

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Open Mic & Art Gallery Nights at the Library!
SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!
Food for Fees 2026
Food for Fees is back!
Reconnect with library services by donating food items during Food for Fees, which runs from November 2 through December 24. Patrons can receive forgiveness for eligible library fees by donating non-perishable food items at any SBPL…
SBPL Community Baby Shower
Community Baby Shower and New Parent Resource Fair
Have you recently welcomed a baby, or are you expecting? Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and a variety of partnering organizations in the Faulkner Gallery on Saturday, November 7, for our annual Community Baby Shower. Parents &…
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