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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The Santa Barbara Public Library Launches All Ages Summer Challenge: Read & Shine
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated annual Summer Reading Challenge, "Read & Shine," inviting children, teens, and adults to embark on their own reading adventure. Drop in to…
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The Santa Barbara Public Library Kicks Off the Summer Season with Special Programs
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate the beginning of summer! SBPL will be hosting fun and educational events for all ages throughout June, July, and August. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library adds BCycle Passes to Library of Things Collection
Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to partner with Santa Barbara BCycle to expand access to their eBike share program to the Santa Barbara community. With the addition of BCycle to SBPL’s Library of Things collection, BCycle and…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Hiring Teen Interns for Summer
The Santa Barbara Public Library is offering a Summer Teen Internship, a unique and valuable opportunity for high school students to gain work experience and explore their interests in civic service, library services, or entrepreneurship.…
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Santa Barbara Hosts 2023 Community Baby Shower New Parent Resource Fair
The Santa Barbara Public Library is hosting the annual Community Baby Shower at the Central Library, located at 40 E. Anapamu St., on Saturday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you’re expecting a baby or have a little one already,…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Hosts Teen Summer Job and Volunteer Fair
Santa Barbara Public Library is hosting a Teen Summer Job and Volunteer Fair, to be held on Tuesday, June 6, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Faulkner Gallery at Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This event is designed to…
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The Mission Poetry Series Wraps its 14th Season at Santa Barbara Public Library
The 14th season of the Mission Poetry Series closes with an in-person reading on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. in partnership with Santa Barbara Public Library.
Library Plaza Construction Update April 29 2023
Santa Barbara Public Library Construction Update: Central Library Closed May 8-11 and Anapamu Entrance Closed until Further Notice
The construction project at Central Library is progressing to a new phase this spring! Central Library will be temporarily closed May 8-11, 2023, due to scheduled work on the ADA elevator project. The construction work will impact air…
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Melinda Palacio to be Appointed as 2023-2025 Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is pleased to announce that Santa Barbara City Council is anticipated to install Melinda Palacio as Santa…
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