The Santa Barbara Public Library, established in 1882, offers free access to books, technology, programs, and resources for all. We invite everyone to explore our collections, connect with the community, and enjoy our wide range of events.
SBPL Works! invites job seekers to a 8-part typing course, designed for beginners to navigate a keyboard and practice typing in a safe space.
Arts Advisory Meeting
Teens can earn 90 minutes of community service time every week at the Central Library. Teens will help find books, organize library materials, prepare arts and crafts activities, and other tasks.
Trail Talks: Far-flung hikes of the Los Padres with Perry Van Houten
Join local author Perry Van Houten as he shares about destinations in the mountains past Ojai that aren't so easy to get to. We'll travel to exotic locations with waterfalls, fire lookouts, and unusual botany or geology.