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 ...

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 ...

Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate the opening of Library on the Go 2.0, the library’s second mobile outreach van, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at Michael Towbes ...

The Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation has been included on the 2026 Giving List, recognizing local nonprofit groups making an impact through philanthropy and community service. “The ...

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.

The Santa Barbara Chinese School and the Central Library are teaming up to hold a second annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central ...

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 ...