Facility Rentals

Local organizations and community members may request to reserve certain spaces at the Eastside and Central Libraries for public or private events. All requests are subject to review and approval based on:

• Staff capacity
• Availability of space
• Upcoming library programing

Reservation Guidelines:

• Requests are reviewed at least once per week.
• Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and no more than 3 months ahead of the event date.
• Rooms at Central Library are not available outside of regular library hours at this time. 

Approval Process:

• If approved, Library Administration will send further details, including payment submission guidelines to the contact email address listed.
• If denied, you will be notified by Library Administration.

The Library charges an hourly room rental rate (charged in 1 hour increments). This hourly room rental fee is noted in each of the room descriptions. Hourly room rental fees on indoor spaces will be waived if the event is: open to the public, free of charge, held during the Library's open hours. Administrative/a la cart fees are still charged. Fee waivers do not apply to rentals of outdoor spaces. 

Note: To reserve the The Montecito Library Meeting Room, contact The Montecito Association at 805-969-2026. This meeting room is operated by The Montecito Association. Santa Barbara Public Library Rules of Use or Charges do not apply.