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  • Teen volunteers admire the SBPL Teen Section collection
    Teen Library Services Orientation!
    Join us for a fun and informative event that will introduce teens to everything the library has to offer including community service opportunities, special programs, resources.
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    Take Our Survey!
    Santa Barbara Public Library is planning ahead, and we want you in the room. Take our community survey. Your voice will help guide the Library’s next chapter.
    Storytime in the children's area of the Central Library
    August Storytime Schedule
    What a summer! Young readers have explored new adventures and now they can pick up their prize packets. While Summer Reading is wrapping up, storytime schedules are adjusting.
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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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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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City of SB Appoints New Library Director
Brandon Beaudette will lead the Library into its next chapter
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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!
Drawing of child reading between shelves
Happy Birthday, Children’s Library!
Celebrate 10 Years of the Children’s Library at a Community Birthday Party on September 20.
Fahrenheit 451 book cover on wood boards
Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Join a special book club discussion of Ray Bradbury’s, Fahrenheit 451, and a banned books bookmark design contest.
Magic Fish Book Cover and SBReads Logo
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.
A colorful sandwich sits on a lunch table, with the text "Lunch at the Library" located on the bread and "Nom. Yum. Fun!" below.
Lunch at the Library
Free Food and Fun All Summer Long!June 16 through August 15 - Monday through Friday - Noon to 1 p.m.
poppy logo in front of central library
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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