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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Learn With Coursera and Learning Express

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Are you looking for opportunities to develop new skills for work, school, or perhaps just want to fulfill a New Year's resolution? Santa Barbara Public Library now offers access to learning platforms Coursera and LearningExpress. Both resources are available for free with your Santa Barbara Public Library card.

Coursera - Coursera partners with more than 200 companies and universities to provide online learning, including certificate and degree programs. 

LearningExpress - Interactive tutorials, practice texts, e-books and more tools help with standardized test preparation, academic skills, and career development. Access this resource with your library card number and PIN.

Access to Coursera and LEarningExpress is provided as part of the CAreer Pathway program courtesy of the California State Library. For a complete list of our digital learning resources, visit our databases page.

You can also make an appointment with library staff for personalized, one-on-one assistance at our Central and Eastside locations. Contact our Adult Education Center for assistance with job searching, improving your reading and writing skills, completing your high school diploma, or learning about our resources for veterans