NEWS:
The Goleta Library will close on April 1st, 2025 for up to two years for structural renovations and updates. Last day of in-person services: Sunday, March 30, 2025.

From March 7 on, services will be modified to accommodate the move and relocation. Please go to https://www.goletavalleylibrary.org/ for a full list. The temporary library site will be in the building at 6500 Hollister Avenue. It plans to re-open for services in early June at the start of the Summer Reading Program.
During the closure programs will be presented at a variety of locations throughout Goleta. Find the full schedule at https://www.goletavalleylibrary.org/

The Friends' book sale will be much smaller, so The Friends are not accepting donations at this time. We will hold a large Book Sale on March 22-23 to clear out our inventory. Mark your calendars and stack your shelves!

Who are The Friends?

The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization. We raise funds through membership dues, donations, a permanent book sale in the lobby of the library, and special events such as the yearly Signed and Rare Books Silent Auction.

What do we fund?

  • Our goal is to sponsor major renovations to the Children's section of the library: remodeling the heavily used children's bathrooms, replacing the patio awning, purchasing new furniture for outside programs for kids, improving the landscape in that area, and more.
  • We sponsor all Children's activities and many Adult programs: performances, craft workshops, new books for the collections and more.
  • We increase the budget for the library's online platforms where costs are based on demand. Even after the COVID pandemic, many patrons remain heavy users.
  • We supplement the book and materials budget, buy computers, shelves, carts, storage equipment and more, whatever is needed for our library.
Become a Friend, renew your membership for 2025,
give a membership in a friend's name or as a memorial.
Please consider adding to your yearly donation
in support of the library collections and programs.
Thank you for your support!
​The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library
P.O. Box 635
Goleta CA 93116-0635
​[email protected]
The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Tax ID#: 23-700 6256
All donations are tax-deductible to the amount authorized by the law.
Library hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Closed Monday
How Can I Help?
  • become a Friend (see our membership form)
  • volunteer
  • donate books, DVDs, audio-books, greeting cards - all sales benefit the library.