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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  • Central Library’s New Privacy Booth and Family Desk
    Central Library’s New Privacy Booth and Family Desk
    Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is expanding the ways patrons can use Central Library with the introduction of two new spaces: a reservable Privacy Booth and a dedicated Family Desk. Made possible through the EmPOWERing Access Grant…
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    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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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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Library Tech with a Movie Rec
During this Film Festival season take some recommendations from Library Technician, Justin. Learn all about the movies they love, why they love them, and how to find more films in the library’s catalog.
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Every Story Counts Survey
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative designed to collect data, stories, and photos that show how and why Californians use their local public libraries. The survey will be open from January 25th through 31st.
The profile of three librarians stand between the cover of a book. The title "The Librarians" Directed by Kim. A Synder sits in the foreground
The Librarians Film Screening
Library Support Groups and Santa Barbara International Film Festival present a screening of The Librarians on Thursday, January 29.
Alma Chaidez, Library Technician, 25 Years of Service
Alma Chaidez, 25 Years of Service
For the past twenty-five years, Alma Chaidez has been a calm, steady, and valued presence at the Santa Barbara Public Library, showing up each day with quiet generosity and dedication that is genuinely appreciated by her coworkers.
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Winter Holiday Hours
Santa Barbara Public Library will have a series of closures and adjusted hours during the winter holidays. Read on for all the details, and learn how to stay connected with us, even when we’re closed.
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