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All SBPL locations will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Central Library will close at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 2. All SBPL locations will open at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3.

Visit our Holidays & Closures page for information about closures.

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Graphic of Sewer Lateral Ownership. Shows close up of Sewer Lateral Connection (wye) at top right and also a home and the sewer lateral below it in graphic.
New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
Tree lighting in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Meet Kundai Chikowero, Santa Barbara County’s First Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara County’s Youth Poet Laureate Program, Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to host a poetry workshop led by Kundai Chikowero. Passionate about social justice, Kundai’s workshop will focus on how…
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Newly planted landscaping at the torii gate garden in Shoreline Park
Torii Gate Garden Restoration Completed at Shoreline Park
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation staff have completed work on the Shoreline Park Torii Gate Garden Restoration Project. The donation-funded project was a collaboration between the Parks and Recreation…
Parks & Rec News
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Find Your Next Career Opportunity at the State Street Job Fair on April 19
Santa Barbara Public Library invites job seekers to the State Street Job Fair on April 19 from 3 - 5 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the Santa…
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SBA February Employee of the Month: Teanna Herrera
SBA’s February Employee of the Month has been award to Teanna Herrera, Senior Engineering Tech! Teanna was selected for providing departmental IT coordination and support for a variety of programs.
Airport News
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SBPL’s Guide to Requesting a Zip Book
Have you tried Zip Books yet? Since 2017, over 1,600 unique SBPL users have borrowed almost 3,700 books through this program, and you can, too! This grant funded program sponsored by the California State Library allows SBPL the…
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Highway 217 Construction to Impact Airport Access (Update)
In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. Passengers traveling…
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Reduced-Cost Lifeguard Training This Spring
In an ongoing effort to improve the community's water safety, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses in March and May. While the average training and certification cost is around $…
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Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project
Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, will continue this month (weather permitting) on the 600 block of W. Micheltorena Street. The Paseos Project will provide strong walking and biking connections within the Westside,…
Project Plan for Micheltorena Street
Construction Continues for the Westside Community Paseos Project
The Westside Community Paseos Project (Project) is funded primarily through Active Transportation Program grant funds and will provide walking and biking connections within the Westside, and from the Westside to Downtown. 
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