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What a summer! Young readers have explored new adventures and now they can pick up their prize packets. While Summer Reading is wrapping up, storytime schedules are adjusting.

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) Homelessness Response Framework and Funding Plan on Tuesday, July 28. The proposed plan outlines the City’s approach to homelessness services, focusing on strengthening…

The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce an update to its Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly remittance and payment deadline, reflecting our commitment to supporting local hotels and short‑term rental operators. Based on…

Wild about reading: How would your favorite zoo animal read a book? Enter the 2026 Library Card Design Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on a limited-edition SBPL Library Card!

The City’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan) will go before City Council on Tuesday, July 28, for recommended adoption (Agenda Item #12). The Council reviewed and commented on the draft plan on June 16 following a public…

The contractor is continuing to prepare the site for construction and is scheduled to begin demolition of the Solids Recovery Basin No. 3 in late July. This construction will be followed by the demolition of the concrete retaining wall…

Join the City's Sustainability & Resilience Department for a neighborhood cleanup! Come by to pick up a cleanup kit or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. Date: Saturday, July 25…

The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to invite residents of all ages to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Spencer Adams Lot, 1235 Chapala Street. This free, family-…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is partnering with CalNEXT to host two free home electrification workshops for Santa Barbara residents on Saturday, July 25, at 10 a.m.