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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Support the Library

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Your donation makes our work possible. Support educational programs, local history preservation, and book collections!

Financial donations can be made by check, addressed to: Santa Barbara Public Library c/o Library Administration, P.O. Box 1019, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. 

You can also donate through one of our amazing support organizations! 

Sections

SBPL Foundation

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The Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation strives to make the Library the cultural heart of Santa Barbara community life, where all are welcome by funding critical large-scale library projects

Learn more about the SBPL Foundation

Foundation Funded Projects

  • Groundbreaking event of the Library Plaza
    Groundbreaking event of the Library Plaza
  • SB Reads
    SB Reads

Friends of the Library

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The Santa Barbara Public Library System has several "Friends" groups that actively support Library services by raising funds for programs, equipment and materials, volunteering to assist with Library activities, and acting as community advocates in support of public libraries.

Learn more about the Friends of the Santa Barbara Library

Learn more about the Friends of the Montecito Library

Friends Funded Projects

  • Book Club in a Bag
    Book Club in a Bag
  • Adult Literacy
    Adult Literacy
  • Summer Reading logo
    Summer Reading Program

Other ways to support

Volunteer
Volunteer

Donate your skills and time to enrich the community.

Material donations
Materials Donation

Donate like-new condition materials to the library.