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

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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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Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
Library entrance with outdoor sign
Winter Holiday Hours
Santa Barbara Public Library will have a series of closures and adjusted hours during the winter holidays. Read on for all the details, and learn how to stay connected with us, even when we’re closed.
Library News
Scenic view outside the SBA terminal
2026 SBA Route Updates
Santa Barbara Airport will see several updates to its commercial air service in 2026, beginning in January and rolling out through the spring and summer months.
Airport News
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Holiday Waste Tips & News
MarBorg Holiday Service DelaysDue to the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays, there will be a one-day delay in residential trash and recycling service following each holiday. If your regularly scheduled service day…
Sustainability News
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Share Your Feedback: Vic Trace Reservoir Environmental Impacts Comments Due December 18
Thank you to those who attended the City-hosted public meetings to learn more about the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Environmental Impact Report for the Vic Trace Reservoir…
Public officils and safety partners gathered for a ribbon cutting on December 9, 2025
County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Rescheduled: Proposed Tree Removal and Replacement Meeting Updates – Street Tree Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Commission
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. Based on Committee and public feedback, the…
a photo collage of Library Plaza, a new fire truck, a concert in the band shell, and a row of available BCycles on State St.
The City of Santa Barbara Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Santa Barbara the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for…
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Holiday Cheer at Santa Barbara Airport
The holidays are in full swing at Santa Barbara Airport, bringing extra cheer to travelers throughout the month of December. Throughout the season, visitors will notice festive décor across the airport—including a 14-ft tree, large holiday…
Airport News
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