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    Library Access for all SBUSD Students
    Libraries help kids succeed and Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) and Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) are working together to make library access easier than ever for students.
    Community Archive Day 2026
    Community Memory Digitization Project
    You’re invited to have school artwork, photographs, and other paper-based materials carefully digitized by library staff.
    Lunch at the Library
    Free Lunches for Kids at Central Library
    Lunch at the Library returns with free food and fun from June 15 through August 14! Anyone ages 0-18 can enjoy free, nutritious lunches this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
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Celebrate Día de los Niños!
Don't miss our annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on April 18 from 10a-2p on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! This joyful, nationwide celebration of children and literacy will bring the community together for a day full…
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La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture
This April, The Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian Piazza as La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture makes its debut. This food and music festival will take place over three days (Friday, April 10 through…
The new Library on the Go Van parked at the beach
Welcome Library on the Go 2.0!
Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the arrival of its second Library on the Go mobile outreach vehicle. Celebrate the arrival of our second van on March 25 at Central Library! We can’t wait to see you there.
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Children’s Resource Fair
Join us on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Sunday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a community event that will connect families with resources for childcare, TK registration, education, and parenting support.
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Type 1 Diabetes Education & Screen and Treat Initiative
Join us at Eastside Library on March 24 from 2:30-4:30pm and take this proactive step toward your family’s well-being by attending this welcoming and educational session led by the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. Free Type 1 Diabetes…
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Día del Niño: Call for Talents!
Are you passionate about an amazing skill that you want to share?! Register to secure your spot and take the stage at our Día del Niño celebration on April 18! No experience is needed and children ages 5-17 are welcome.
Portrait photo of Fleurie Leclercq posing with books.
Celebrate Black History Month @ Eastside Library!
Honor the heritage and culture of the African American community with this special, all-ages celebration featuring stories, performances, and community at Eastside Library.
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Free SAT/ACT Study Sessions & BrainFuse Access
Santa Barbara Public Library is hosting two more SAT/ACT Study Sessions before it’s time to take the Big Test as well as access to a free online preparation platform: BrainFuse HelpNow.
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Lunar New Year Family Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with free activities, snacks, crafts and more on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza with the Santa Barbara Chinese School and other community partners on February 22, 2026.
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