NEWS:
  • The library facilities are going through sorely-needed updating and remodeling. Work will be done in the forthcoming years and should be completed by 2027. An architectural firm is in the process of designing the plans and schedule of the work. The Friends are contributing the main portion of the funding needed to renovate the Children's bathrooms so they are ADA compliant. .
  • The Summer Reading Program was highly successful. Children (and adults!) brought more than six hundred stuffed animals to the library for its famous Stuffies Sleep Over! The Friends sponsored all performances and many rewards for the children.
  • Star Wars Day is coming this Fall with crafts, performers. Join the fun!

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.