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Library News:
         The old Story Well is now remodeled into the new Jake Boysel Children's Room. The Boysel Family's generous donation in memory of their son Jake started the process. Jake passed away at the age of 12 after being hit by a car on his way to school. Jake loved to read, was always found holding a book, and considered the Goleta Library one of his favorite place. The new room will benefit all our kids, it is a great tribute to his memory.
           The Friends funded all additional costs associated with the remodeling of the well, thank you for your generosity.
         The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, February 11, was very well attended. Here is a link to the video of the event: https://www.facebook.com/CityofGoleta/videos/332841904239338/

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, 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 2019?

  • The replacement of ALL outdated library computers
  • 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;
  • 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.