Library News

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with free activities, snacks, crafts and more on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza with the Santa Barbara Chinese School and other community partners on February 22, 2026.

During this Film Festival season take some recommendations from Library Technician, Justin. Learn all about the movies they love, why they love them, and how to find more films in the library’s catalog.

SBPL is excited to highlight our community’s many talents during quarterly Open Mic Night & Art Gallery events throughout 2026. Join us on January 30 for the first event in the series!

Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative designed to collect data, stories, and photos that show how and why Californians use their local public libraries. The survey will be open from January 25th through 31st.

Library Support Groups and Santa Barbara International Film Festival present a screening of The Librarians on Thursday, January 29.

For the past twenty-five years, Alma Chaidez has been a calm, steady, and valued presence at the Santa Barbara Public Library, showing up each day with quiet generosity and dedication that is genuinely appreciated by her coworkers.

Join us for a fun and informative event that will introduce teens to everything the library has to offer including community service opportunities, special programs, resources.

Santa Barbara Public Library will have a series of closures and adjusted hours during the winter holidays. Read on for all the details, and learn how to stay connected with us, even when we’re closed.

SBPL’s recent Young Adult Clothing Swap offered dozens of patrons a meaningful way to recycle clothing rather than toss them out.