NEWS:
  • Our programs are now presented in person in the library.
  • Our local children came back in droves for the Summer Reading Program. Over 1,200 kids participated! Adults had their own summer Reading program and read over 750 books. The Friends sponsored all activities from magicians to performers to a fabulous Summer Splash party. Over 200 children and their parents attended each program, even more enjoyed the Summer Splash party. The Stuffed Animal Sleepover even received national recognition with write-ups in the Washington Post and the Guam Daily Post!
  • Here are some of the adult programs the Friends sponsor: the Mystery Book Club (September pick: The Cage by Bonnie Kistler), the Writer’s Workshop, craft activities and more. We are so lucky to have talented and creative staff members to devise and lead them.
  • Thanks to a grant from the First5 County agency, the Friends were able to purchase books for toddlers and new parenting books for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. And even a replacement bookshelf for the parenting section that now matches the other shelves in the Children’s area.

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 this year is to sponsor major renovations to the Children's section of the library: remodeling the heavily used 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. Due to the COVID pandemic, many patrons remain heavily users .
  • We supplement the book and materials budget, buy shelves, carts, storage equipment and more, according to the needs of our library.
Become a Friend, renew your membership for 2023,
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
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