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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Eastside Library Partially Closed for Improvements
The Eastside Library (1102 E. Montecito St.) will be partially closed from July 7 to July 12 for shelving installation throughout the building. These new shelves will improve access to collections and replace damaged and worn shelving,…
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Lunch at the Library
Free Food and Fun All Summer Long!June 16 through August 8 - 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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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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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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Introducing Sustainably SBPL Programming Series
Santa Barbara Public Library is one of fifteen California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the State Library to support projects focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community engagement for…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training on January 4, 5, and 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for volunteers interested in supporting struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program at the…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Teen Intern Program Plans Festive Winter Ball
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Interns are inviting fellow teens in grades 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to join us for our first-ever Winter Ball at the Crafter's Library at 9 E. Figueroa on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:30…
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Central Library Closed December 8th Due to Construction Activity
Central Library will be temporarily closed on Friday, December 8th due to the ongoing construction projects. Central Library is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 9th. The Library on the Go van will make a special stop on the 1100…
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SBPL Invites You to Our Local Author Book Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library will be hosting local authors, particularly independent authors, to participate in this year’s Local Author Book Fair, taking place in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Central Library on …
Trail Talks Open Mic Night
Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild
 To close out the year, we are handing the mic to you for a special Trail Talks Open Mic event on Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM! 
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