Libraries are the hearts of communities across the nation, standing as a symbol of education, community, and gathering. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the crucial role ...

The Santa Barbara Public Library is honored to receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in ...

Old-school lowriders took over the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Saturday, September 13, for the Santa Barbara Public Library’s joint event, “Somos Xicanas y Lowriders (Writers and Riders),” the ...

Picture a group of preschoolers gathered in a storytime circle at a Santa Barbara park while parents check out books, charge their devices, and connect to free Wi-Fi. That vision is about to become ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public Library, families have returned to the children’s center, which is now packed daily after months of closure. “It’s fabulous.

Santa Barbara Public Library will kick off the 2025 SB Reads program with a community celebration, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St. This year’s ...

Patrons of Santa Barbara Public Library can pay off their overdue fines by donating food to the Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara. Beginning Monday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 15 customers can drop off ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Public Library is celebrating National Library Week from April 6th to 12th. Managers of the library are hoping the community will share in the excitement of ...