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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
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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, at 1 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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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…
Library News
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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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Wipes Clog Pipes
Unlike toilet paper, these products don't break down when flushed. Protect your plumbing and the environment by only flushing the 3 Ps: pee, poo, and paper. Everything else such as wipes and paper towels belong in the trash.You can…
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