Santa Barbara Public Library

Santa Barbara Public Library The Santa Barbara Public Library is a department of the City of Santa Barbara. Visit SBPLibrary.org for details.

SBPL is a department of the City of Santa Barbara dedicated to supporting education for all ages through classes and events and building a community of readers. Under an Agreement for Operation of a County-Wide Free Library System, in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Public Library also administers Library facilities and services in County branch libraries in Eastsid

e, and Montecito,

The Public Library system offers many services such as:
Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks
Adult Programs
Book Clubs
Story times..and many more!

Be who you are for your Pride...at the library!!!
06/23/2026

Be who you are for your Pride...at the library!!!

Free Food and Fun All Summer Long! 🌞¡Diversión y almuerzo gratuito durante todo el verano! 🌞
06/21/2026

Free Food and Fun All Summer Long! 🌞
¡Diversión y almuerzo gratuito durante todo el verano! 🌞

Some people book vacations; others fall in love with a book at the airport.Before your next adventure takes off from San...
06/20/2026

Some people book vacations; others fall in love with a book at the airport.

Before your next adventure takes off from Santa Barbara Airport, stop by Santa Barbara Public Library and check out a great read for the journey.

The perfect travel companion is waiting for you on a library shelf -- just don't miss your flight!

06/18/2026

Library FAQs.

Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the...
06/17/2026

Join a special edition of Hot Off the Press for adults! Craft adorable fruit-shaped bag charms out of felt and learn the basics of hand sewing. Supplies will be provided. Get your summer fruit on!

For ages 14+. Registration is required as space is limited.

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

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Acompáñanos durante una edición especial de Recién salido del horno para adultos y adolescentes. Crea adorables dijes en forma de fruta con fieltro y aprende lo básico de la costura a mano. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales. Disfruta del verano con un toque creativo y frutal.

Para edades de 14 años en adelante. Debes registrarte, ya que el espacio es limitado.

¡Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para obtener más información!

Free food and fun all summer long!This summer, free lunch is available for children ages 0-18 from Monday, June 15th, th...
06/14/2026

Free food and fun all summer long!

This summer, free lunch is available for children ages 0-18 from Monday, June 15th, through Friday, August 7th, at the Central Library through Lunch at the Library with the support of SB Unified and the California State Library.

June 15 - August 7
Central Library
Monday - Friday
12:00PM - 1:00PM

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¡Comida gratis y diversión en la biblioteca durante todo el verano!

Este verano, tendremos almuerzo gratuito disponible para niños de 0 a 18 años del lunes 15 de junio al viernes 7 de agosto en la Biblioteca Central, a través del programa Almuerzo en la Biblioteca, con el apoyo del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara y la Biblioteca Estatal de California.

15 de junio - 7 de agosto
Biblioteca Central
lunes a viernes
12-1 p. m.

This summer, discover your literary bestie at the Library.Still searching for the perfect match? Try perusing these list...
06/13/2026

This summer, discover your literary bestie at the Library.

Still searching for the perfect match? Try perusing these lists of curated titles: SBPLibrary.org/SummerReadingRecs

06/13/2026

Teens: Help yourself to the Teen Craft Cart! Craft supplies will be available for use on Saturdays from 2-5pm in the Central Library's Teen Area. Happy Crafting!

Do you have precious photographs you’d love to get digitized but don’t know where to start? How many times has your chil...
06/12/2026

Do you have precious photographs you’d love to get digitized but don’t know where to start? How many times has your child brought home beautiful school artwork that you wished you could keep, but simply didn’t have the space? No worries, bring them to us!

You're invited to have your paper-based materials carefully digitized by library staff, with originals returned and digitized versions saved on a USB Drive.

Materials drop off period: Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 at Eastside Library during open hours!

Learn more here: https://library.santabarbaraca.gov/news/community-memory-digitization-project

Join us for a limited series of Photo Walk Club! Each session, we will focus on a theme or prompt and get creative by ta...
06/11/2026

Join us for a limited series of Photo Walk Club! Each session, we will focus on a theme or prompt and get creative by taking photos while exploring the city. All experience levels - from seasoned professional to absolute beginner - are welcome and no expertise is required.

Meet under the Poppy Mural on Library Plaza and then we will begin our walk.

Remember to bring:
-Something portable to take photos with (a smartphone, digital or film camera, polaroid, etc.)
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Sun protection
-Water
-Anything else you need to be comfortable.

After the session, submit your favorite photo(s) to be featured in SBPL’s end-of-summer community art gallery showing!

Address

40 E. Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18059627653

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