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    Book Nook: A Monthly Bookish Newsletter
    Are you craving some bookish content? Book Nook, SBPL’s monthly book recommendation newsletter, might be just right for you. Learn more about what to expect and sign up today and start growing your To Be Read list! 
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    Teen Job and Volunteer Fair
    Calling all teens! Discover opportunities at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6pm on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! Opportunities include part-time jobs in retail, food service, internships with local…
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    Celebrate Día de los Niños!
    Don't miss our annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on April 18 from 10a-2p on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! This joyful, nationwide celebration of children and literacy will bring the community together for a day full…
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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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Happy Birthday, Children’s Library!
Celebrate 10 Years of the Children’s Library at a Community Birthday Party on September 20.
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Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Join a special book club discussion of Ray Bradbury’s, Fahrenheit 451, and a banned books bookmark design contest.
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Santa Barbara Reads 2025: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
The wait is over, library patrons! Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to announce the SB Reads 2025 selection, and first graphic novel choice, early so that you can gear up for inspiring conversations and engaging community events.
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Lunch at the Library
Free Food and Fun All Summer Long!June 16 through August 15 - Monday through Friday - Noon to 1 p.m.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Announces New Logo
Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to unveil a new logo, marking the next chapter in our visual identity and evolution of our branch libraries as vibrant hubs for their communities.Designed in-house by Library staff, the logo draws…
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Children’s Resource Fair Connecting Families with Resources for Childcare, Education, and Parenting Support
The Santa Barbara Public Library, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Education Office and Santa Barbara Childcare Planning Council, invites community members to the Children’s Resource Fair. This event offers information on…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Now Offering Ice in Paradise Passes
Glide into fun with this new addition to the Library of Things Collection!The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the addition of 30 passes to Ice in Paradise, each offering free admission for two skaters. This new…
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Immigration Resources
Information services and resource navigation is a core library service. Listed below are immigration resources. For a complete list of local community resources, please visit our Community Connections page.
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