Locations & Hours

Effective February 16th, the State of California and County of Santa Barbara updated public health guidelines regarding the wearing of masks.

Santa Barbara Public Library will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated individuals during regular business hours. Masks are still recommended for all and required for those who are not fully vaccinated. SBPL will also lift capacity and time limits for visits to the Library. Seating will be available, computer sessions will return to one hour increments, and the Upper Level of Central Library will be fully accessible. 

SBPL also offers Homebound Library Cards for those who are unable to visit the Library in person. Learn more about Homebound Library Cards and apply for a Homebound Library Card.

Central Library

40 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-7653

Mail to: 
PO Box 1019 
Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Jessica Cadiente, Library Director
Library Administration: 805-564-5608
libraryadmin@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Indoor Library Service Hours (entrance on Anapamu Street)

• Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
• Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
• Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
• Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM 
• Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Book Drops (Anapamu and Anacapa streets)

• Sunday - Saturday: Always Open

Facilities and Services Available

• Virtual book discussion groups (via Zoom)
• Mobile hotspots and printing
• Public parking garages (Lot 6 - Granada Garage and Lot 7)
• Computer access
• Public printing (B&W and Color)
• SBPL Works! consultation by appointment

Carpinteria Library

5141 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013

CarpinteriaLibrary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Blanca Ramirez - Librarian/Branch Lead 

Library Service Hours

• Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
• Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
• Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
• Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Book Drops

• Sunday - Saturday: Always Open 

Facilities and Services Available

• Temporary book & DVD browsing & check-out in meeting room. The main library area is under renovation until mid-June 2022.
• Online Catalog
• Virtual book discussion groups (via Zoom) 
• Book sales: The Carpinteria Friends of the Library have an ongoing selection of material for sale in their bookstore next to the library.
• Street parking
• Public printing (B&W)

Eastside Library

1102 East Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-3727
EastsideLibrary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Ahmad Merza - Librarian/Branch Lead

Indoor Library Service Hours

• Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
• Thursday: 12 PM - 5 PM
• Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Book Drops

• Sunday - Saturday: Always Open

Facilities and Services Available

• Virtual book discussion groups (via Zoom)
• Mobile hotspots
• Public parking lot
• Computer access
• Public printing (B&W and Color)
• SBPL Works! consultation by appointment
• Tuesday: 10 AM - 1 PM
• Friday: 2 PM - 5 PM

Montecito Library

1469 East Valley Road
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-5063
MontecitoLibrary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Mail to: 
PO Box 5039
Santa Barbara, CA 93150

Kim Crail - Senior Library Technician/Branch Lead

Indoor Library Service Hours, Effective 1/4/2022

• Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM

Book Drops

• Sunday - Saturday: Always Open 

Facilities and Services Available

• Virtual book discussion groups (via Zoom)
• Book sales: The Montecito Library has an ongoing selection of materials for sale in the library
• Mobile hotspots
• Public parking lot
• Computer access
• Public printing (B&W and Color)