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  • SBPL Library of Tools
    Introducing the Tool Library!
    Are you ready to start a home improvement project, but don’t own the tools for the job? SBPL’s new Tool Library is here to help! Celebrate the collection at a Tool Library Launch Party on October 22 from 4-6pm in the Faulkner Gallery and…
    Teens Teach Tech
    Join Teens Teach Tech: Apply by October 24
    SBPL is seeking motivated teens interested in robotics, coding or science for a new volunteer program. Teens will build teamwork, organization, and problem solving skills while earning community service hours.
    Literacy Volunteer in the Library
    Volunteer Opportunities Available
    Make a difference by volunteering at the Library! Whether you enjoy helping students become more successful at school, pulling books from the shelves for patrons in the Children’s Library, or helping someone build their technology skills,…
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Lunar New Year Family Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with free activities, snacks, crafts and more on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza with the Santa Barbara Chinese School and other community partners on February 22, 2026.
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Library Tech with a Movie Rec
During this Film Festival season take some recommendations from Library Technician, Justin. Learn all about the movies they love, why they love them, and how to find more films in the library’s catalog.
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Open Mic & Art Gallery Nights at the Library!
SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!
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Every Story Counts Survey
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative designed to collect data, stories, and photos that show how and why Californians use their local public libraries. The survey will be open from January 25th through 31st.
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The Librarians Film Screening
Library Support Groups and Santa Barbara International Film Festival present a screening of The Librarians on Thursday, January 29.
Alma Chaidez, Library Technician, 25 Years of Service
Alma Chaidez, 25 Years of Service
For the past twenty-five years, Alma Chaidez has been a calm, steady, and valued presence at the Santa Barbara Public Library, showing up each day with quiet generosity and dedication that is genuinely appreciated by her coworkers.
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Winter Holiday Hours
Santa Barbara Public Library will have a series of closures and adjusted hours during the winter holidays. Read on for all the details, and learn how to stay connected with us, even when we’re closed.
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Wrap-Up: Young Adult Clothing Swap
SBPL’s recent Young Adult Clothing Swap offered dozens of patrons a meaningful way to recycle clothing rather than toss them out.
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Food for Fees
From November 12, 2025 through January 16, 2026, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by bringing non-perishable food items to any location or the Library on the Go.
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