March 30, 2026 Viva Italia! This April, the Michael Towbes Library Plaza will transform into a lively Italian piazza as La Piazza: A ...

A second book van has joined the Santa Barbara Public Library’s catalog. The new Library on the Go 2.0 van was introduced to ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – This September, the Santa Barbara Public Library’s beloved Children’s Library marks a joyful milestone—10 ...

A new Library on the Go van is on the move now in Santa Barbara. It will help with outreach to areas and residents who do not ...

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 ...

The library encourages the community to share Valentine-themed messages during the first two weeks of February. The messages will be presented at the library during National Library Week in April.

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 ...