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The following services and resources are available in your Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Center Libraries
Fall 2026 Hours
Santa Maria Campus Library
Circulation: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3683
circulation@hancockcollege.edu
Reference: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3322
Fall Library Hours:
Mondays–Thursdays: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturdays–Sundays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lompoc Valley Center Library
Circulation: (805) 735-3366 ext. 5224
circulation@hancockcollege.edu
Reference: (805) 735-3366 ext. 5322
Fall Library Hours:
Mondays–Thursdays: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Chat Hours:
Mondays–Thursdays: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturdays–Sundays: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Locations
Santa Maria Campus Library: Building L
Lompoc Valley Center Library: Building 1
Kids' Corner
Parents with kids ages 3-10 can study in the AHC Santa Maria campus library while we lead a story time and fun craft with the kids. A take home snack bag will be provided for each kiddo. Parents are required to stay in the library while their child is in the Kids' Corner. Watch this video about Kids' Corner for more information. Check our Events page for dates and times.
Study Spaces
Santa Maria and Lompoc libraries offer quiet study areas and computer workstations during open hours. No appointment needed. Group study rooms are available – sign up at the check-out desk.
WiFi Access
WiFi is available in all Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Ynez campus buildings. Outdoor WiFi is also available near the Student Center patio, Gym (Building N), and Humanities (Building C). Follow these ITS directions for connecting to WiFi.
Computer Access
Open Access Computer Labs (OACL) on both campuses provide computers for word-processing, printing, research, email, Canvas access, and more.
FAQs
Want to donate books to the library? The library does accept limited donations, however, we ask that you do not drop them off without first speaking with a librarian. Please email us at lrc-staff@hancockcollege.edu for more information and instructions. Please see the AHC Board Policy/AP 3820 for specific information regarding the donation of library materials – page 4.
Have more questions? Please see our full list of FAQs and Guidelines.
Library Map – Santa Maria
This map shows the physical layout of Building L. If you use a screen reader or need help finding a specific area of the library, please email library staff or call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3683 for a text-based directory or in-person assistance.
Questions?
Email us at lrc-staff@hancockcollege.edu or call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3683 (Santa Maria) or (805) 735-3366 ext. 5224 (Lompoc).