The Library Avenue Book Return will be unavailable during Library Garage (Lot 7) Construction

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Volunteers help improve trail conditions with tools.
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail
Volunteers will learn about trail restoration while helping to improve trail conditions, remove brush, and maintain water diversion features on one of the area’s most popular trails.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department…
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Meeting Cancellation for April 8
The City Council and Ordinance Committee will be rescheduled.The City Council and Ordinance Committee are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Rescheduled dates for the various April 8 agenda items will be determined in the near term and…
clothing, accessories and housewares on a table for a yard sale.
Register Now for the City of Santa Barbara Community Yard Sale!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Clean Community Division invites you to participate in its inaugural Community Yard Sale. This citywide event will bring neighbors together, reduce waste, and give new life to gently used items. It will also be…
City Hall and El Paseo
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended February 28, 2025The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.9 Million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for February 2025, the eighth month in the City’s fiscal year.…
A group of participant in a Cycling Without Age ride.
Library Features “Cycling Without Age” Documentary
Celebrate mobility, accessibility, and the power of human connection through cycling!
Counselor and a group at Nature Camp.
Summer Job Opportunities Available with Parks and Recreation
Seasonal positions support summer programs and services for the community while providing early career development opportunities for teens and young adults.The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly…
Skaters at Ice in Paradise.
Library Offers Passes to Ice in Paradise
Glide into fun with this new addition to the Library of Things collection!The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is thrilled to announce the addition of 30 passes to Ice in Paradise, each offering free admission for two skaters. This new…
Children Playing with a toy on a table as an adult supervises.
Santa Barbara Public Library Hosts Children’s Resource Fair
Connecting families with resources for childcare, education, and parenting support.
Harbor Patrol Rescue M2 Catamaran
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol Welcomes Next-Generation Emergency Response Vessel
Today, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department proudly welcomed Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol’s next-generation patrol, fire, and rescue vessel, the M2 Catamaran from Moose Boats LLC, with a traditional…
An old paint can on a shelf in a garage.
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on March 15
The City of Santa Barbara's Clean Community Division, in partnership with MarBorg Industries, is pleased to announce a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, March 15. Residents of the City of Santa Barbara are…
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