All SBPL locations will be closed from 12/22 through 12/26 and on 1/1/26 for the winter holidays. For all the details about adjusted hours and closures, visit our Winter Holiday Hours page.

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Reminder - Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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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,…
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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…
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Southern California Edison Announces Rate Increase for All Electricity Customers
Recently, Santa Barbara Clean Energy shared an announcement from Southern California Edison stating that Edison had raised its electricity rates however, City procurement rates remain unchanged. To clarify, Santa Barbara Clean…
Watch: Waterfront Regional Action Plan Tackles Homelessness Through Community Collaboration
A new plan is providing relief and hope for people who are impacted by the issue of homelessness on the Santa Barbara waterfront. In order to tackle the issue in a targeted way, SB Act facilitates a weekly Waterfront Regional Action Plan (…
ReSource Center Converting Food From Your Trash into Compost and Green Energy
Did you know that organic matter (foodscraps, wet paper, etc.) from the trash is converted into compost and green energy at the new ReSource Center? Organic material like food waste and wet paper is pulled out of the trash, mixed with a…
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Our Community Composts!
The new state-of-the-art waste management facility, called the ReSource Center, increases our community’s recycling rate to above 85%, generates resources, such as green energy and compost, and dramatically lowers local greenhouse gas…
Library Exhibit Showcases Latin American Immigrant Experience
During Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month and with support from a Cal Humanities Grant, the Library hosted a Latin American Immigrant Art Show, “The Things We Don’t Say,” in the Faulkner West Gallery. Artwork submitted focused on…
Anapamu Street Bridge Cleanup Before and After
The Anapamu Street Bridge received a much-needed facelift. Public Works Streets crews helped with the cleanup, including the removal of some overgrown vines.To report graffiti or needed street cleanup, click here.
National Influenza Vaccination Week
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department wants to remind everyone that there is still time to get vaccinated against flu and be protected as the season continues. Since COVID-19 and flu could spread simultaneously this winter, flu…
Shop, Dine, and Experience Local This Holiday Season
'Tis the season for family, celebration, cheer, and of course -- buying gifts. This year, shopping local is more important than ever and should be at the top of your list. From natural disasters to the pandemic, Santa Barbara has been…
City Recognized as Nationwide Leader for Water Conservation Program
The Alliance for Water Efficiency has recognized the City with platinum status for their G480-20 standard, a nationwide standard for critical elements of an effective water conservation program. Santa Barbara’s long-term commitment to…
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