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    Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
    Now is the time for proposals from eligible applicants for the Fiscal Years 2028 and 2029 Human Services Grant Funding and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. Approximately $852,000 is available in Human Services and…
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    Inclement Weather Beds Activated at Casa Cacique
    In response to forecasted weather conditions, Casa Cacique has activated its Inclement Weather Bed Program to provide additional shelter options for individuals seeking a safe place to stay.25 inclement weather beds available.Open until…
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    Council Meeting Recap – October 27, 2026
    On October 27, the City Council reviewed plans to optimize Information Technology (IT) services, considered updates to the City’s reserve policy, and discussed proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Residential Evictions Ordinance.
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Introducing Sustainably SBPL Programming Series
Santa Barbara Public Library is one of fifteen California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the State Library to support projects focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community engagement for…
Library News
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Eastside Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N Soledad St) on Thursday, January 11, a
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Digital Materials @ the Library
Behind the Scenes: How do library copies of ebooks and digital audiobooks work?Did you know that SBPL provides access to tens of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and other items through our Digital Library? Find out more about our largest…
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library will host a three-session tutor training on January 4, 5, and 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for volunteers interested in supporting struggling students through the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program at the…
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Beach Hazard, Coastal Flood Advisory & High Surf Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Hazard Message on Thursday December 27, 2023.
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November Employee of the Month and Team of the Quarter
Congratulations are in order to the SBA Custodial Team, who were recently recognized as Team of the Quarter, and their supervisor, David DePonce, who was awarded Employee of the Month for November!
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SBPL 2023 Year in Review
We hope you had a fantastic 2023! It's been a big year for SBPL and we want to share some highlights as well as a sneak peek of some exciting plans for 2024! 
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Holiday Service Delay & Extra Waste Collection
One day holiday service delays this year. Christmas and New Year's holidays fall on Monday, therefore there will be a one-day service delay for Residential and Commercial pickups December 25th through January 6th. Please call MarBorg for…
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Two New Fire Engines Enhance City's Emergency Response
The Fire Department is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its emergency response capabilities with the addition of two state-of-the-art fire engines acquired through a new lease-purchase agreement program. Equipped with…
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