Library News
           The library is attracting new patrons and increasing the circulation of its materials. You might have heard that "libraries are a thing of the past." Well, our Library circulated over 18,000 items and received 19,536 patron visits IN NOVEMBER ALONE. Thing of the past, indeed!
            The library lighting has been improved from fluorescent to LED bulbs. Your eyesight didn't suddenly get better, alas, but thanks to the new bulbs patrons don't need a flashlight to see books on the bottom shelves anymore!
             Patrons will soon be able to borrow kits for adults suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer with books and manipulatives, as well as kits for children's mental health. These cover issues such as anger, jealousy, and more.

• Download your e-books and e-movies instead of buying them! Go to the Library’s website and click on “E-Library” to access a service compatible with your device. The staff can help you get set up if needed.
  
• The Library has a Facebook page where you can get the latest info about programs. Just log on to Facebook and look up “Goleta Valley Library.”
• You can borrow pans, 3-D goggles, and more from our Library of Things. Here is the library Director, Allison Gray, presenting this new service on KEYT: www.keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/library-of-things-helps-local-libraries-write-a-new-chapter/1087372310

The new parachute is a great success with our youngest patrons.

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 will we fund in 2020?

• The replacement of three computers for preschoolers, which come loaded with educational materials for early childhood; we'll also replace used furniture in the kids' section;
  
• The sponsorship of all Children's Programs. It is essential to maintain our support to our young patrons. High levels of literacy are linked to high achievements in school, and later on in working life;
• And of the Summer Reading Program: more than 1,400 children and teens completed the program last year. The eight performances were attended by over 2,100 enthusiastic participants;
  
• Updates to the library facilities;
  
• Magazine and newspaper subscriptions:  the library magazines are NOT acquired through donations, we purchase subscriptions so our patrons get the latest issues;
• Supplies for Adult and Teen Programs;
• New bookshelves;
  
• and more...​

Thank you for your generosity!

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.

​The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library
P.O. Box 635
Goleta CA 93116-0635
​friendsoftheGVlibrary@gmail.com

Library hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

How Can I Help?

• become a Friend (see our membership form)
  
• volunteer
• donate books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks

Please drop off donations at the Circulation Desk.
All donations are reviewed by library staff. What cannot be entered into the collections is sold by the Friends to benefit the library.

Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7006256 , AmazonSmile donates to Friends of the Goleta Valley Library?

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