“Library on the Fly” Launches at Santa Barbara Airport

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) have partnered to launch “Library on the Fly”- a free library for passengers traveling through the SBA terminal. This program will operate similar to other community book exchanges, encouraging travelers to take a book if they need one or donate a book they have finished reading. SBPL will supplement the library with a variety of options, including books for both adults and children, diverse genres, and multilingual content. 

The co-branded book cart can be found on the second floor of the terminal, post-security, just past Gate 2. No library card is required to take a book. Travelers can also sign up for a digital library card for full access to SBPL's digital library, including free eBooks, audiobooks, and more. To upgrade an eCard to a full-access Library Card, with access to all physical and digital materials, visit any Santa Barbara Public Library location in person. 

“The Santa Barbara Airport team is excited to launch "Library on the Fly" with our partners at Santa Barbara Public Library,” said Airport Director Chris Hastert. “This collaboration is a great example of how two local organizations can partner together to amplify their services. SBA prides itself on providing a travel experience that is unique from other airports, and this library is another small way we can further enhance our passengers’ journey.” 

 “The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to partner with the Santa Barbara Airport,” said Library Director Brandon Beaudette. “The summer travel season is the perfect time to enjoy a great book and get acquainted with everything our Public Library has to offer. This partnership helps us get books into people’s hands right when they have time to read, what better place to do that than our beautiful local airport?”