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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Wastewater Rehab Liner Curing
Maintaining Santa Barbara’s Sewer System: Rehabilitation Work Currently Underway
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department has begun its annual Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026. The City has contracted with Insituform Technologies, LLC…
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Defensible Space Public Meetings This Week
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department invites community members to attend a Defensible Space Public Meeting to learn practical ways to protect homes and properties from wildfire. Creating defensible space and managing vegetation are…
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Heatwave Forecast for Santa Barbara County
The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-duration heatwave throughout Santa Barbara County, expected to last Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026. Detailed weather forecasts are available at …
Footbridge at Arroyo Burro Open Space with sun behind trees.
Arroyo Burro Open Space Volunteer Event
The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program and the Sustainability & Resilience Department invite community members to join in a hands-on restoration event at Arroyo Burro Open Space on Saturday, March 21,…
Sustainability News
Downtown Window Beautification Program Artwork Poppies
Downtown Window Beautification Program Showcases Local Art
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, has launched an ongoing initiative, the…
Photo of the 2025 Garden Contest Winner in their garden
2026 WaterWise Garden Contest
Do you have a beautiful, water-wise front yard? The 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates stunning, water-efficient residential landscapes across Santa Barbara County. These gardens prove that conserving our most precious…
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Construction Underway on Salsipuedes Street at Cota Street
Effective March 9th, Salsipuedes Street is closed to thru traffic 24/7 at Cota Street through end of May due to construction operations. Lash Construction is currently working on concrete and drainage improvements at this intersection as…
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Water Main Replacement Project: Alameda Padre Serra (APS) Closure at Sycamore Creek Bridge
The City of Santa Barbara will begin the final phase of construction on a water main replacement project on Alameda Padre Serra (APS) and surrounding streets starting Monday, March 23. Due to the narrow width of APS and size of the…
The new Library on the Go Van parked at the beach
Welcome Library on the Go 2.0!
Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the arrival of its second Library on the Go mobile outreach vehicle. Celebrate the arrival of our second van on March 25 at Central Library! We can’t wait to see you there.
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