Library on the Go

Library on the Go offers an outdoor library experience that may include:

• Materials check out*
• Free public Wi-Fi
• Library card sign-up
• Programs and Events for various ages at select stops
• Assistance with Library accounts, use of the library catalog, and placing requests for library materials

*Materials are curated to best match the needs of those at individual van stops.

Interested in bringing SBPL to your community? Groups can submit a Library on the Go and Outreach Inquiry Form to request a Library on the Go visit (an outdoor pop-up library with books, resources, and library card sign-ups; not a walk-on bookmobile).

We’re happy to consider all event requests and will do our best to accommodate your needs. Due to limited staff capacity and the amount of advance notice provided, we may not be able to attend every event.

Please email us at libraryoutreach@santabarbaraca.gov for an update on your request.

Through consistent recurring stops, attendance at community events, and special pop-ups, the Library on the Go allows people to access library services in unexpected places, building community through literacy. In 2025, Library on the Go delivered 709 hours of public service at 373 stops throughout Santa Barbara.

We rotate these stops throughout the seasons to best meet community needs, based on our experience and your feedback. For a list of our current Recurring Stops, visit our Events Calendar.