TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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Fourth of July Celebration Info | Celebración del Cuatro de Julio Info

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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  • Student Success Library Cards
    Student Success Cards: Library Access for All Students!
    It’s time to opt in for Student Success Cards: a kid’s key to the Library, available to all students in Santa Barbara Unified School District, now including several charter schools.
    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.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Local Author Festival
Celebrate Santa Barbara’s literary talent! Santa Barbara Public Library invites readers, book lovers, and anyone looking for holiday shopping ideas to our annual Local Author Festival at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Sunday,…
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"Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at Santa Barbara Public Library
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites the public to "Mercado Raíces y Sueños" at the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This vibrant community event celebrates local creativity and culture, providing a unique market experience with teen…
Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Michael Towbes Library Plaza Grand Opening
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza: a public space designed to expand library services, events, and programming outdoors while offering a gathering space for…
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Raíces y sueños call for vendors
Santa Barbara Public Library invites local Hispanic and Hispanic background community member artists who would like to reserve a vendor booth at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on November 9, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to sell…
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Construction Updates
As construction progresses at SBPL locations, please return here for the latest information regarding closures or changes at all of our branches. We look forward to inviting you into revitalized spaces very soon!
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Annual Library Card Design Contest
UPDATE: The submission deadline for the annual library card design contest has passed. Thank you to all who participated.
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Santa Barbara Hosts 2024 Community Baby Shower New Parent Resource Fair
The Santa Barbara Public Library invites parents and caregivers to the annual Community Baby Shower sponsored by Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County. The Community Baby Shower will take place on State Street, between…
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Santa Barbara Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Raíces y Sueños”!
The Santa Barbara Public Library is pleased to announce a special series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month. It is with pride that we present, “Raíces y Sueños: Celebrating Hispanic Immigrant Culture”.
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Santa Barbara Public Library and Programming Partners Receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry Grant: Places We Call Home
Santa Barbara Public Library was one of 75 organizations across the country to receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home grant to support free, public programs celebrating Latino poetry.
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