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All Santa Barbara Public Library locations and book drops will be closed Friday, December 24th through Monday, January 3rd. For more information on hours, visit our Locations & Hours page.

Santa Barbara Public Library has a new catalog called Aspen Discovery. Our new catalog makes it even easier to borrow materials from the library, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device. 

Due to the impending storm, the City will make sandbags available to residents for free from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 13, at the City's Sandbag Station, 401 E. Yanonali St., and at Fire Station 7, located at 2411…

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…

It's time to register for the free virtual spring Green Gardener class series. Perfect for maintenance gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, and anyone interested in sustainable landscaping. Spanish classes will be held on Mondays, January…

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…

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 (…

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…

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.