Upcoming Events

 Calendar of Events

Downloadable eBooks classes in September at Central and all Branches. Learn how to browse, check out, & download OverDrive eBooks to your home computer and eReader. -More Info-

Nonprofit Group Lobby Display Requests
Central and Goleta Libraries accepting requests from non-profits beginning July 1 for lobby display case use. -More Info-

Teens: sign up for free creative writing workshops! Offered only at the Central Library and Goleta Branch. -More Info-

Free SAT strategy sessions at the Central Library and Goleta, Montecito, and Carpinteria Branches. -More Info-

Staff Picks Interested in what library staff are reading? Here are some of our favorites...

Featured Database

Looking for your next good read, questions for your book club discussion, award winners, author read-alikes, and more? Click here

Library News

NOTICE: All Santa Barbara Public Library System libraries will be closed on Monday, September 6, for the Labor Day Holiday.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS: Starting July 12, 2010, the Central & Eastside Libraries will be CLOSED on MONDAYS.
For a complete listing of all library hours click here.  

The following libraries are OPEN on Mondays:
Goleta 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Montecito 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
For a complete listing of all library hours click here

eBooks are here! Downloadable eBooks are available for checkout & download. Click here to get started.

NOTICE: Effective July 1st, rates for meeting rooms and gallery space have changed! For more info, see our Meeting Rooms or Exhibits and Galleries pages.

Computer Tutoring
Learn to search the Internet, set up free email, apply for jobs online, and other skills. -More Info-