The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

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  • Value Line
    Value Line Investment Survey Newsletters Return
    Value Line Investment Survey print periodicals are once again available at the Central Library, thanks to a generous donor in our community. This highly regarded resource is available for free, in-library use to anyone looking to research…
    Book Nook
    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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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge March: Connect with Nature
Why?Connecting with nature is good for our mental health, and provides great opportunities for learning and exercise outdoors. Nature also connects us with others in our community. Santa Barbara is an incredible place to…
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2024 Book to Action Series Highlights Sustainability
Each year, Santa Barbara Public Library chooses a social topic of community interest or challenge that the community is facing and develops a series of programs to explore potential solutions. Through selected readings, presentations, and…
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Sustainably SBPL Monthly Challenge: Fighting Food Waste
As part of the Sustainably SBPL Series, we’re highlighting local resources and library materials to help patrons learn more about topics in our programming series and implement sustainable changes in their lives! This…
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Sustainability Challenge: Composting
As part of the Sustainably SBPL Series, we’re highlighting local resources and library materials to help patrons learn more about topics in our programming series and implement sustainable changes in their lives! For January, we’re…
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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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Madres Unidas
Los programas de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara (SBPL, por sus siglas en inglés) no son creados únicamente por el personal de la biblioteca, sino que nacen de la colaboración con nuestra comunidad.
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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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