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You’re invited: Community Baby Shower
Get Ready to welcome your bundle of joy! New and expecting parents and caregivers can connect, learn, and access free resources on October 4th at Central Library.
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City of SB Appoints New Library Director
Brandon Beaudette will lead the Library into its next chapter
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Your Library Card: The One Card to Rule them All!
We’re celebrating national library card sign up month with unique new designs and a community event!
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SBPL Invites You to Our Local Author Book Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library will be hosting local authors, particularly independent authors, to participate in this year’s Local Author Book Fair, taking place in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Central Library on …
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Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild
 To close out the year, we are handing the mic to you for a special Trail Talks Open Mic event on Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM! 
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SBPL Hosts its First Annual Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Wikipedia had 25 billion pageviews in the month of September, that’s over 34 million pageviews per hour! Wikipedia also ranked #7 in a list of the most visited websites for September. Whether you are a…
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SBPL Celebrates the Freedom to Read for Banned Books Week
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate the freedom to read this October with special events and book giveaways as part of Banned Books Week.
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Celebrating 50 Years of SBPL’s Eastside Library
Though the Eastside Library opened its doors in May 1973, this story begins in 1967.In 1967, a Santa Barbara County Master Plan for library services was published. The plan included looking at population trends in various neighborhoods…
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The Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekends
The Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we implementing expanded…
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SBPL Distributes Free Eclipse Glasses and Hosts Related Programming
In preparation for the Solar Eclipse on the morning of October 14th, Santa Barbara Public Library will be giving out 4000 eclipse glasses and hosting educational events to help the community of Santa Barbara observe this celestial…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekend
Santa Barbara Public Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Computer and Internet Classes in English and Spanish
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, possessing basic computer and internet skills is essential for both personal and professional growth. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to advance their career, stay connected with friends…
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