Library Events

The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are closed New Year's Day.

Come wiggle with us during our toddler storytime!Our storyteller will share short stories, songs and dancing. Ages 14 months to 3 years.Attend live or view the recording at www.facebook.com/goletavalleylibrary or the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries YouTube channel at ...read more

Let’s start the new year with a great read! Join the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries for our 10th annual Winter Reading Program. The program is open to all ages and will run from Tuesday, January 4th to Friday, March 4th. This year’s theme – Book a Winter Getaway!&nbs...read more

Cancelled for the month of January.  Check back with us in February!Join us outdoors for stories, songs and more!  We'll meet on the library patio, Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am.Space is limited, so please make a reservation online, and be prepared to safely distance.  Adults may...read more

Our Spanish Book Club is Back!Join us for our virtual meetings over Microsoft Teams. Practice and improve your Spanish literacy skills while making friends and having fun!Space is limited. Prior registration is required.Best for Grades 3-6; for Spanish Readers.Book of the Month: Wonder (La...read more

Rob Hart is the author of six novels and the short story collection Take-Out. His latest book, The Warehouse, sold in more than 20 countries and was optioned for film by Ron Howard. His next novel, The Paradox Hotel, is due in February 2022.

For readers 8-12 years old.  Join us to explore some great new books! The group meets twice a month for half an hour: The January dates are Wednesday January 12 and Wednesday January 26, at 4:00 pm.Please REGISTER to receive the links for the club meetings! January's book is Efré...read more

The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Join the Buellton Library's virtual bookclub!This month we will be talking about Nomadland by Jessica Bruder.Register to recieve a reminder or drop by with this Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87170216460?pwd=RjN0YTdTR2RtbjZ5QjlUbzg0UUE0UT09Meeting ID: 871 7021 6460Passcode: 640655See you th...read more

Our Spanish Book Club is Back!Join us for our virtual meetings over Microsoft Teams. Practice and improve your Spanish literacy skills while making friends and having fun!Space is limited. Prior registration is required.Best for Grades 3-6; for Spanish Readers.Book of the Month: Wonder (La...read more

Professor John W. I. Lee, History Department, UCSB: The First Black Archaeologist and Beyond: Exploring the Life of John Wesley Gilbert (1863-1923)Born into slavery in 1863, Professor Gilbert was the first African American to conduct professional archaeological work in Greece as a member o...read more

The Mystery Book Club choice is  All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny (2020)Available in regular print and large print, book on CD, eBook and eAudiobook from hoopla and OverDrive.To receive an invitation to the meeting please email cclevenger@cityofgoleta.org*Starred Review* The se...read more

Make a Valentine's Day Card!Pick up a craft kit at the library while supplies last.Click here to download the pattern Sign up on the library website calendar for our free craft workshop at GoletaValleyLibrary.org