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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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Central Library Will Have Limited Services Due to Construction March 6 - March 13
Santa Barbara Public Library will have limited services at Central Library March 6, 2023 through March 13, 2023 due to construction projects. Asbestos abatement will be conducted as part of the new ADA elevator construction and for the…
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Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara Museum of Art “Start with Art” on State Street
The Santa Barbara Public Library has partnered with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to host a new free monthly art experience on State Street starting March 17 at 2 p.m. The program is designed for preschoolers and kindergartners. All…
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SBPL & the Mission Poetry Series Team Up to Host a Poetry Walk
By partnering with local organizations, Santa Barbara Public Library is able to offer a wide array of free cultural and educational programs to the community. Santa Barbara has a thriving poetry community, and SBPL works with many…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2023 Book to Action Event Series Examines Housing and Homelessness
Each year, Santa Barbara Public Library chooses a social topic of community interest or challenge that the community is facing and develops a series of programs to explore potential solutions. Through selected readings, presentations, and…
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Central Library Closed Due to Construction Activity
February 9, 2023 Central Library will reopen at 10am on February 9, 2023. February 7, 2023 Central Library remains closed due to air quality issues. January 31, 2023 Santa Barbara Public Library will continue with modified…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Increases Access to Central Library – Computers, Printing, and Additional Seating Available
The City of Santa Barbara's construction projects at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street have progressed to the point that will allow individuals to access the upper level beginning Tuesday, January 24.  Patrons…
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SBPL’s Guide to Suggesting Books and DVDs for Purchase
What Happens When I Make a Purchase Suggestion? Did you know that you can request that the Library purchase books we don’t already have in our collection? Let’s take a look at what happens after you make that request. Step…
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Announcing Call for Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Applications for 2023-2025 Term
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is seeking applications for the position of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate for the 2023-2025 term. The…
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Santa Barbara Public Library now has Adventure Packs filled with outdoor gear for check out!
Get the gear you need to explore State Parks, State Beaches, and more by checking out an Adventure Pack at Santa Barbara Public Library!
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