TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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    Upcoming City Council Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments
    Encouraging Community Engagement and Participation The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to review a proposed framework for amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The goal is to…
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    Comment Period Open: Rent Stabilization Ordinances
    The Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinances are open for a public comment period through Friday, July 10. The City Council is expected to formally introduce the ordinances in late July. If adopted, it would take effect on January 1, 2027.…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Increases Access to Central Library – Computers, Printing, and Additional Seating Available
The City of Santa Barbara's construction projects at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu Street have progressed to the point that will allow individuals to access the upper level beginning Tuesday, January 24.  Patrons…
Library News
Airport tenants: Atlantic Aviation and Above All Aviation
Tenant Spotlight: Above All Aviation & Atlantic Aviation
Did you know there are more than 150 different tenants that rent and work out of the Santa Barbara Airport? Welcome to SBA's new Tenant Spotlight series, where we highlight some of the diverse people and businesses contributing to Santa…
Airport News
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SBPL’s Guide to Suggesting Books and DVDs for Purchase
What Happens When I Make a Purchase Suggestion? Did you know that you can request that the Library purchase books we don’t already have in our collection? Let’s take a look at what happens after you make that request. Step…
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Changes Proposed to Increase Community Garden Access
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is proposing several changes to reduce waitlists and increase access to Department-run community gardens. Currently, the Department manages two community gardens, Yanonali Community…
Parks & Rec News
Media Release - Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 19, 2023 On December 9, 2022, around 8:40 pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Blvd. for a report of a shooting…
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Winter Storm Recovery – Business Assistance Resources
There are various governmental programs that can assist businesses and the public with disaster recovery, listed below is an overview of the programs and points of contact for assistance.
State Street Project Update Council Hearing Jan 2023 of December Design Workshop News Item
Upcoming State Street Master Plan Council Hearing – January 24th
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, the City and the MIG consulting team will provide an update on the State Street “Create State” Master Plan. Major work efforts over the last six months include analyzing existing economic,…
State Street News
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African American/Black Historic Context Statement to Receive Recognition Award
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will recognize and celebrate the African American/Black Historic Context Statement with a Certificate of Appreciation at their Annual Meeting and Community Awards Ceremony on Saturday…
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Announcing Call for Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Applications for 2023-2025 Term
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Public Library, is seeking applications for the position of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate for the 2023-2025 term. The…
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