A library managed for and by the Carpinteria community was a dream for many years, and this month marks the realization of that dream. The former branch library of the Santa Barbara Public Library System is now operated by the city of Carpinteria with the community’s needs and interests as top priorities.
To introduce the public to its refurbished library, the city and Friends of the Library will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will include music, entertainment, refreshments and access to the refurbished library. The library is located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave., and city librarian Jody Thomas and her staff are looking forward to meeting patrons, issuing new library cards and welcoming Carpinterians into their new library.
