NEWS:
  • Our programs are now presented in person in the library.
  • The Friends sponsored all Fall activities. Over 200 children and their parents attended the Stuffed Animal Sleepover with a Harry Potter theme. And over 1,400 children and adults came to the fabulous Star War programs on a Saturday afternoon!
  • 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.
  • Thank to the Friends' generosity, we were able to purchase new furniture (and trash/recycling cans) for the two patios. The Children's patio will receive kids-sized tables and chairs, the adult patio will get new tables for patrons who want to read or do homework in fresh air.

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