We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen…
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors while offering a gathering space for…
Santa Barbara Public Library invites local Hispanic and Hispanic background community member artists who would like to reserve a vendor booth at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on November 9, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to sell…
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!
UPDATE: The submission deadline for the annual library card design contest has passed. Thank you to all who participated.
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites parents and caregivers to the annual Community Baby Shower sponsored by Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County. The Community Baby Shower will take place on State Street, between…
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”.
Santa Barbara Public Library was one of 75 organizations across the country to receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home grant to support free, public programs celebrating Latino poetry.
Free Food and Fun All Summer Long! June 17 through August 16 - Monday through Friday - 12-1 pm.
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