Santa Maria Public Library Relaunches ZIP Books Program

Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 17, 2026 —

The Santa Maria Public Library has relaunched its ZIP Books Program, which lets residents request books, large print books or audiobooks that are not available at the library. Requested items are delivered directly to residents’ homes at no charge, according to the program description.

Participants may have up to two items at a time. Once finished, they can return the materials to any Santa Maria area library. The program therefore offers a way to access materials outside the library’s available collection while retaining a limit on how many items a patron may hold at once.

The information provided does not specify when the relaunch took place, how residents submit requests or how long delivery takes. It also does not describe any eligibility requirements beyond identifying residents as the people who may request materials. Details about renewal options, restrictions on particular titles or formats, and the length of time items may be kept were not provided.

The announcement describes the service as free and lists three available formats: standard books, large print books and audiobooks. It does not state whether every requested title can be obtained, or provide further information about the process if an item is unavailable through the program.

Residents can return program materials to any library in the Santa Maria area, though the information provided does not list individual return locations. The library’s relaunch restores the option for residents to request and receive certain materials at home, with a maximum of two items at a time.

Story summarized from the original created by Joe Payne for City of Santa Maria on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.