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Construction Updates
As construction progresses at SBPL locations, please return here for the latest information regarding closures or changes at all of our branches. We look forward to inviting you into revitalized spaces very soon!
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Santa Barbara Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Raíces y Sueños”!
The Santa Barbara Public Library is pleased to announce a special series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month. It is with pride that we present, “Raíces y Sueños: Celebrating Hispanic Immigrant Culture”.Our programming planning process…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Annual Library Card Design Contest
Enter for a chance to have your art featured on an SBPL Library Card.
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SBPL Introduces Hublets
The Santa Barbara Public Library is bringing you new, family-friendly technology to try out! We are so excited to introduce our brand-new Hublets. Hublets are tablets that you can check out with your library card for use inside the Central…
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge March: Connect with Nature
Why?Connecting with nature is good for our mental health, and provides great opportunities for learning and exercise outdoors. Nature also connects us with others in our community. Santa Barbara is an incredible place to…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2024 Book to Action Series Highlights Sustainability
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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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge: Fighting Food Waste
As part of the Sustainably SBPL Series, we’re highlighting local resources and library materials to help patrons learn more about topics in our programming series and implement sustainable changes in their lives! This…
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Sustainability Challenge: Composting
As part of the Sustainably SBPL Series, we’re highlighting local resources and library materials to help patrons learn more about topics in our programming series and implement sustainable changes in their lives! For January, we’re…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Hosts the Eastside Job Fair for Spanish and Bilingual Job Seekers
Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the Eastside Job Fair on February 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is specifically tailored for employers actively seeking bilingual and Spanish-speaking employees. Meet…
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Faulkner Main Gallery: Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
A selection of submissions from the The Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) annual juried Design Awards Program will be on display in February in the Faulkner Main Gallery at Central Library (40 East Anapamu…
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SBPL Offers 10+ Storytimes Each Week
From newborns to kids ready to start elementary school, Santa Barbara Public Library offers an early literacy class tailored to meet their developmental needs. But our storytimes aren’t just for the benefit of little ones – they all offer…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Applications for Teen Advisory Board
Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to announce the relaunch of the library’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) in January 2024. This exciting initiative was reformed to encourage teenagers to take an active role in their community and to…
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