NEWS:
  • We now have a new Interim Goleta Valley Library Director. Welcome to Diane Satchwell!
  • Thank to the Friends' generosity, we purchased new furniture (and trash/recycling cans) for both patios. The Children's patio received kids-sized tables and chairs, the Adult patio got new tables for patrons who want to read or do homework in the fresh air.
  • The Summer Reading Program was, as usual, a huge community draw. It had more than 1,000 participants on the Children's side, who greatly enjoyed their rewards per number of books read. Adults also participated in their own reward program for reading. The Friends are happy to sponsor both programs, as well as all kids-oriented performances during the year.

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 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. Even after the COVID pandemic, many patrons remain heavily 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 2024,
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