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The Friends of the Library is dedicated to the growth and development of the Santa Barbara Public Library, ensuring free access to information and resources for all. They raise funds for materials, programs, and services, strengthening the library as a vital source of information, education, and culture for the community.
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Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
Join us for an evening of celebration, community, and giving back. This event helps us raise critical funds to support our programs and services year-round.
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Jan 6 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
123 Beach Street
San Diego, California
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Friends Of The Santa Barbara Public Library

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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Storytime Program

Helps families teach pre-reading skills by reading to their children.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Encourages families to read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten.

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Early Literacy Kits

Provides kits to help children develop early literacy skills.

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Special Programming and Events

Supports special events like the Harry Potter birthday party.

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Adult Literacy

Offers programs to help adults improve their literacy skills.

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Books to Keep

Gives children books to keep after participating in the Summer Reading Program.

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Summer Reading Program for All Ages

A summer reading program for all ages to encourage reading during the summer.

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Book Club in a Bag

Provides book club kits for library-sponsored and community book clubs.

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Computer and Technology Programs

Provides computer and technology programs to help people learn new skills.

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About

Friends Of The Santa Barbara Public Library

Founded in

1953

EIN

23-7380305

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Libraries

Address

PO BOX 1019 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102-1019 United States

Website

https://friends-sblibrary.org/

Phone

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Email address

[email protected]

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The Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library, founded in 1953, is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the Santa Barbara Public Library. They raise funds for materials, programs, and services, ensuring free access to information for the community. The organization advocates for the library, promoting its role as a vital resource for lifelong learning.

Mission

The Friends of the Library is dedicated to the growth and development of the Santa Barbara Public Library, ensuring free access to information and resources for all. They raise funds for materials, programs, and services, strengthening the library as a vital source of information, education, and culture for the community.

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