Santa Barbara County will host a public workshop to gather community feedback and direction for the design of the new Orcutt Library. The workshop will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

All residents, local organizations, and stakeholders are invited to attend and share their ideas.
 
“Orcutt is a strong, connected community with a deep history,” said County Supervisor Bob Nelson. “This workshop provides residents a voice in shaping a library that reflects those values and serves as a welcoming place for learning and connection for generations to come.”

The workshop will provide an opportunity for attendees to:

• Learn about the project’s goals and design process.
• Share ideas for building features, technology, services, and community priorities.
• Interact with the project’s architectural and planning team
• Ask questions and offer feedback directly to County staff and the design team.

The new library is envisioned as a flexible, modern, and inclusive hub for lifelong learning, creativity, and community connection, the county said.

“Whether you are an avid reader, a parent, a student, or someone who simply wants to help shape the future of your neighborhood, your voice matters,” county officials said.
 
Advance registration is encouraged but not required. RSVP Link: Registration: Orcutt Library Public Design Workshop #1. Light refreshments will be provided.

This is the first public design workshop for this project; an additional workshop is in the works for the coming months.

For more, email Ashton Ellis, county contract project manager, at aellis@countyofsb.org.