Mission Statement

SBPL Administration is responsible for strategic partnerships, facilities, personnel management and employee appreciation and engagement. Administrative staff produce local, state, and national reports, manage grants and budget processes, and participate in interdepartmental projects.

Adult Education offers adult learning opportunities, including adult literacy services, English as a Second language programs, job and career help, and technology skills classes in English and Spanish. Adult Programming includes annual events like Book to Action, Local Author Day, and SB Reads, as well as offering hands-on learning, lectures, workshops, arts and culture events throughout the year.

Circulation Services assist patrons in borrowing library materials, fill requests for items, and process shipment between library locations, and answer questions about Library accounts,  ensuring that all patrons have access to the materials they need while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming library for all.

SBPL’s Collections team selects materials for Library collections, including print, digital, media, and special collections, and manages the acquisition, cataloging, collection maintenance, and discarding of damaged or out-of-date materials.

SBPL’s Marketing and Communications team promotes awareness of library programs, collections, and services and shares the story of the Library’s impact in the community.

SBPL brings library programs, services, and collections to strategically selected offsite locations to expand the reach of the Library and increase access through the Library on the Go outreach van and other outreach opportunities.

SBPL staff assist patrons with using library resources, including print, digital, and local history collections, in order to meet their informational needs. Reference and Information Services staff teach classes and offer Reserve a Librarian appointments.

SBPL’s Tech Team manages the Library’s website and  technology infrastructure that includes public internet access, public computers, and a variety of hardware and software that supports library services.

SBPL offers children from the age of birth through high school age and their families and caregivers learning opportunities including early literacy classes, OG Readers tutoring, STEAM learning, family engagement activity, classes for parents and caregivers, and more