The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

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WaterSmart – Get Water Leak Alerts and Protect Your Home
Surprises can be fun, but not when it comes to water leaks and property damage. WaterSmart is the City's customer portal that gives you 24/7 access to online tools to manage water use and pay bills.WaterSmart allows you to:
Clean Up Supplies
Neighborhood Cleanup | W. Micheltorena & San Andres Street
Join us for our first neighborhood cleanup of 2026! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood.Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. to…
Sustainability News
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You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Meet and Greet!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Team is hosting a neighborhood Meet and Greet to discuss the upcoming Project with neighbors. Stop by to ask questions and learn more about this important water supply…
Sidewalk Repair
Laguna Street Construction: Sidewalk Access Ramps and Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Lash Construction is currently working on sidewalk access ramps and concrete sidewalk improvements on Laguna Street, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025C Pavement Maintenance (Concrete Improvements) Project.  Concrete improvements are…
ADA Compliant Sidewalk Access Ramp
Upcoming Construction Along Anacapa Street at Anapamu and Figueroa Streets Starting January 19
Starting Monday, January 19, Lash Construction, Inc. will begin reconstruction of two intersections along Anacapa Street:•    Anacapa Street at Anapamu Street•    Anacapa Street at Figueroa…
Alma Chaidez, Library Technician, 25 Years of Service
Alma Chaidez, 25 Years of Service
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.
Library News
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Climate Adaptation Plan Draft Presentations
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the potential impacts of increased flooding due to future projected sea level rise and increased rainfall with climate change.
Airport News
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Reimagining Franceschi House to Return to Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will present a preliminary design for Reimagining Franceschi House to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, for review.…
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Vic Trace Reservoir
Proposed Tree Removal Updates Scheduled for February 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. The Project team incorporated Committee and public…
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