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Santa Barbara County, California · Libraries, parks and recreation

Get a library card in Santa Barbara County

Get a library card

1 provider · 1 official link · 1 reviewed requirement · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Santa Barbara County, 1 city government publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (1).

These are the Santa Barbara County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
City government

Santa Maria Public Library

City of Santa Maria provider; the city describes contract library services to nearby county libraries. This is not a single library department serving all Santa Barbara County addresses.

Santa Maria eCard, youth signature & library assistance (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Santa Maria’s own electronic-card referral and under-18 signature rule. This city/contract provider is not all Santa Barbara County library systems, and the page does not establish every physical-card requirement.

Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Information & documents · Santa Maria eCard referral and under18 parent/guardian signature; physical-card materials not fully stated
Apply online at https://sm.blackgold.org/MyAccount/eCARD to get an electronic library card and begin placing holds, using e-books and other electronic content immediately. Visit the Black Gold website to review options or call the library at (805)925-0994 extension 8563 for more information. Parents or guardians must sign the application form for children under the age of 18. For more information, call the Library at (805) 925-0994 extension 8563.
Source & saved evidence

Santa Maria Public Library · Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ — 06083 p33

Apply online at https://sm.blackgold.org/MyAccount/eCARD to get an electronic library card and begin placing holds, using e-books and other electronic content immediately. Visit the Black Gold website to review options or call the library at (805)925-0994 extension 8563 for more information. Parents or guardians must sign the application form for children under the age of 18. For more information, call the Library at (805) 925-0994 extension 8563.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 138dbba8ed84d7d9

Source & saved evidence

Santa Maria Public Library · Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ — 06083 card entry

Apply online at https://sm.blackgold.org/MyAccount/eCARD to get an electronic library card and begin placing holds, using e-books and other electronic content immediately. Visit the Black Gold website to review options or call the library at (805)925-0994 extension 8563 for more information. Parents or guardians must sign the application form for children under the age of 18. For more information, call the Library at (805) 925-0994 extension 8563.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 138dbba8ed84d7d9

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