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Chumash Public Library

Serving our community and beyond with the wealth of knowledge and information.

Welcome to the Chumash Public Library!

Marine Sanctuary on the California Central Coast. Waters off Point Conception are a sacred site for the Chumash people.Morro Rock. A possible bellwether for climate change. As the ocean heats up, warm water species may migrate to this area. Area is part of Chumash region.
Image Credit: Robert Schwemmer/NOAA
 

The Chumash Public library is named in respect of the indigenous land it resides on. We were founded in 1993 and are located on the beautiful central coast of California. Our library holds a collection of materials for those who wish to develop new and existing skills, whether that be in a higher education or simply for personal growth. We take pride in providing a safe space for not only our immediate community, but for anyone that chooses to visit.

Mission Statement

The Chumash Public Library provides the city of Carpinteria and beyond the freedom to read, to learn, and to discover. Together with our community, we welcome and support all people
dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.

Values

  • Access
  • Diversity
  • Education and Lifelong Learning
  • Intellectual Freedom
  • Social Responsibility
  • Sustainability

Library Staff Picks

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Padma-Sambhava
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts by Martha Stewart
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
We Are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer

Browse Our Collections