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Santa Barbara Public Library: Trade Cans for a Clean Record

November 25, 2025 9:46 pm

Published November 25, 2025 10:50 am

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Public Library has relaunched its "Food for Fines" program.

The program allows patrons to erase up to $35 in lost or damaged item fees with one bag of at least three non-perishable food items.

Donations are accepted at the Central Library, Eastside Library, or Library on the Go — no card required — through January 16, 2026.

The drive helps clear blocked accounts while restocking local food banks for those in need.

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