NEWS:
  • The library received a large CA State grant to update and renovate its building and facilities. In addition, the Friends are contributing the main portion of the funding needed to renovate the Children's bathrooms so they are ADA compliant. Work will be done during 2024.
  • The Summer Reading Program and year-long reward programs are very popular. Adults participate in their own reading program in summer and winter. The Friends sponsor both programs, as well as all kids-oriented performances during the year. We happily fund rewards for both children and adults programs.

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 and many Adult programs: performances, craft activities, 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 heavily 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 2024,
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
​friendsoftheGVlibrary@gmail.com
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, CDs, and audio-books