Juneteenth Holiday Observed June 19 | Juneteenth observado el viernes 19 de junio

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth. All due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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  • Community Archive Day 2026
    Community Memory Digitization Project
    You’re invited to have school artwork, photographs, and other paper-based materials carefully digitized by library staff.
    Lunch at the Library
    Free Lunches for Kids at Central Library
    Lunch at the Library returns with free food and fun from June 15 through August 14! Anyone ages 0-18 can enjoy free, nutritious lunches this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
    African American Music Month
    June is African American Music Month
    June is African American Music Month! Kick off the celebration with a one-of-a-kind live music performance by The Funky Neighbors, happening on Sunday, May 31 from 1-4pm on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza.
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Poetry walk
Poetry is Not a Luxury: Hispanic Heritage Month Youth Poetry Workshop
In 2022, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, Emma Trelles, was named an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. This prestigious award will enable Trelles to further develop the Mission Poetry Series to include additional honoraria for poets…
Mission Poetry Reading
The Mission Poetry Series Kicks Off 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to attend the first poetry reading of the 14th season of The Mission Poetry Series in the Faulkner Gallery at Central Library at 40 E Anapamu on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1 PM. The…
high school graduate holds diploma with mother and library staff member on each side
Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids – Adult Students are Eligible for Scholarships to Career Online High School through Santa Barbara Public Library
SBPL’s mission is to support access to education for all ages. For those who didn’t graduate from high school and don’t feel that a traditional GED program meets their needs, the Library offers Career Online High School, a free program in…
Recovery Month Booth
SBPL Supports National Recovery Month Resource Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library participated in National Recovery Month on Monday, September 26, at The Department of Behavioral Wellness (BeWell)'s inaugural Recovery Day at the Park. The community event was held in the Sunken Gardens and…
OG reader news
Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training in October to continue to support struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program. The Library invites adults and teens looking for a meaningful…
construction equipment outside the library
Santa Barbara Public Library Receives $1.4M+ Grant from State Library for Facility Improvements
Santa Barbara Public Library is a recipient of a significant investment of funding for infrastructure improvements from the California State Library. Governor Newsom announced $254 million in grants to public libraries in 172 cities across…
volunteer helping a learned at another computer
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Make a difference in someone’s life — become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor at Santa Barbara Public Library! New volunteers must take a nine-hour training course before being matched with an adult learner. The next training is offered…
state street job fair
State Street Job Fair 2022
Job seekers will have the opportunity on September 28th from 3-6 PM to connect with over 50 employers with immediate openings in the greater Santa Barbara area. Interested job seekers that are looking for new careers are…
construction showing the demolition of the stairwell and a hole in the ground for the elevator
Central Library Open Hours and Construction Update: September 2022
Construction continues at the Central Library, but Library staff are pleased to announce that the main level of the Library will be open for holds pick up and browsing collections of all physical library materials, including children’s and…
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