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Temporary Delays in New Print Book Availability
What’s causing the hold up, and how we’re working to keep great reads in your hands.
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Calling all SB Storytellers!
Register to be a storyteller at the SB Reads themed “SB Speaks: Cultural Storytelling” on November 14.
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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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SBPL Collaborates with Partners in Education to Distribute Free Computers
Are you in need of your own computer? Do you feel safe disclosing your personal and financial information on the internet? Are you comfortable teaching your children about internet safety?
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Central Library Closed Due to Construction from March 31 to April 4
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central Library will be closed March 31, 2023 through April 4, 2023 due to construction projects. Asbestos abatement will be conducted as part of the new ADA elevator construction and lower level remodel and…
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Meet Kundai Chikowero, Santa Barbara County’s First Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara County’s Youth Poet Laureate Program, Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to host a poetry workshop led by Kundai Chikowero. Passionate about social justice, Kundai’s workshop will focus on how…
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Find Your Next Career Opportunity at the State Street Job Fair on April 19
Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the State Street Job Fair on April 19 from 3 - 5 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the Santa…
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SBPL’s Guide to Requesting a Zip Book
Have you tried Zip Books yet? Since 2017, over 1,600 unique SBPL users have borrowed almost 3,700 books through this program, and you can, too! This grant funded program sponsored by the California State Library allows SBPL the…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Local Businesses to Participate in Promotional Campaign to Celebrate National Library Week
As part of a campaign celebrating National Library Week, Santa Barbara Public Library is inviting local businesses to show their support for libraries by offering a special promotion to customers that show their library card when making a…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Invites Artists to Submit a Library Card Design
Calling all artists! What does a library card mean to you? Enter the 2023 Library Card Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured in a limited edition SBPL library card.Submissions may be made electronically or in person at…
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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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