The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

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City Hall and El Paseo
Essential Services Survey
The City of Santa Barbara is conducting community outreach around its City Budget and resident priorities. Our City, like most California cities, is facing rising demands for services and must make informed choices about what to prioritize…
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Coming Soon: Hourly Water Use Info and Leak Alerts via WaterSmart
Water customers will soon have access to a new online portal, WaterSmart, to track hourly water use, receive leak alerts, and explore resources on efficient water use. WaterSmart will be available to all customers in early 2024 and will…
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SBPL Teen Interns Host Teen Winter Ball
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Teen Interns are inviting fellow teens in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to join us for our first-ever Winter Ball this Saturday, December 16 from 5:00-7:30 pm.  Bring your friends along to dance or…
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Expanded Bulky Item Pickup Program
Each residential address in the City of Santa Barbara with active trash and recycling service receives four large item pickups (of up to five items, boxes, or bags) each year – even renters in multi-family units! Call …
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Annual Rose Pruning Day Scheduled for January 13
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Empowering Digital Literacy at Santa Barbara Public Library
Libraries aren’t just about books; they’re about learning. That’s why at Santa Barbara Public Library, in addition to checking out books and materials, we offer classes to help the community gain the skills necessary to participate in our…
Library News
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Reminder: Land Development - 2023 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 22, 2023, and will resume business on Tuesday, January 2,…
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Registration Open for Teen Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2024 Chef Apprentice Program, a free program designed to teach local high-school-aged students critical life skills as they explore the culinary arts…
Parks & Rec News
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Local Choirs Perform at SBA Terminal
Santa Barbara Airport is hosting choirs from three local high schools to perform holiday themed songs on Friday, December 15 from 12-2 pm. Groups from Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara High Schools will perform inside the main…
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