Santa Barbara Public Library System

Providing library services and Internet access from Carpinteria to Solvang. Free library cards provide access to books, music CDs, magazines, Books on tape or CD, and a number of downloadable online resources. Children may attend storytimes and programs and participate in the Summer Reading Program. Learn about volunteer opportunities.

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KIDS PROGRAMS

• Summer reading programs for kids and teensVisit any Library to earn reading rewardsSpecial events throughout June and July at all Library Branches

• Teen Volunteer Opportunities Community service opportunity for teens during the summer.

• Preschool Storytime Preschool storytimes are held for children ages 3 to 5 years old and may include stories, poems, finger plays, and music. At some locations, sign-ups are necessary due to space limitations; please contact the branch library for information.

• Homework at the libraryAll Library branches offer a place to study, books for reading assignments and report information, and computers that students can use to print pictures and type reports.

Renew books by phone

• 1-800-354-9660. You should have your library card and barcode number from the inside of book available when you call. Only one renewal by phone.

Computer Library Catalog & Online Services

• Place & cancel requests *View your library record *Renew items * Find books, videotapes and more. Click on link.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

• CARPINTERIA
  5141 Carpinteria Avenue
  Carpinteria, CA 93013
  (805) 684-4314
• CENTRAL
  40 East Anapamu Street
  Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  (805) 962-7653
• EASTSIDE
  1102 East Montecito Street
  Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  (805) 963-3727
• GOLETA
  500 North Fairview Avenue
  Goleta, CA 93117
  (805) 964-7878
• LOS OLIVOS
  Grange Hall
  2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue
  Los Olivos, CA 93441

VOLUNTEER

SB PUBLIC LIBRARY needs volunteer tutors to help change lives in the community by using their reading, writing, or math skills to help tutor another adult or child. Tutor, shelve books, homework help & mailings. Teens are needed for our summer reading program.