Libraries in Santa Barbara, CA

Fresh reviews:

In the 4 years that I went to my 2 year college I only went into this library one time and it reminded me of the first time I went into a Star Bucks. I didn’t know where to stand or how to act, should I put my hands in my pocket or lean against something cause you know that libraries are not really my scene but…

Lewis Marklin M.

Santa Barbara City College Luria Library

Lots of homeless people outside but it’s not like they’re competition when it comes to a table to sit down and study for hours on end. Grab a liter bottle of water and sit here until the lights flicker (like in those horror movies) as a «sod off losers, we’re closed». It’s like finding a piece of solace in this…

Emme N.

Santa Barbara City Library

Beautiful new facilities, added several computer areas and study tables. I really enjoy the design and features this adds to our school. Course reserve staff are usually very helpful and friendly. Special research collaborations desk is quite rude though, with the exception of their younger staff.

Harrison J.

UCSB Library

My boyfriend and I called the library before visiting to make sure they had public wifi that he could use to take a timed exam over the internet. The library staff assured us that we would be permitted to do such. The library does not have much room for the use of personal laptops. They do have a few computers…