Library Events

Come listen to fun stories and move your body to rhymes. Our storyteller will engage children and adults alike in this new program offered for families of all ages.Best for ages 3-5, all family members welcome. All Goleta Library events are free and open to the public.

Learn the basics of this classic fantasy role-playing game from the knowledgeable staff of Metro Entertainment. Whether you are new to the game or already playing, this demo and playing session will help you get into the game.  All ages welcome, best for ages 10 and older.  Ages 8 and 9 ar...read more

Best for emerging readers 5 and up.Practice your reading skills with one of our trained therapy dog Poppy. This is a great way for reluctant readers to pratice reading aloud to a kind, unjudgmental listener.

"Tao Calligraphy is Oneness writing that carries frequencies and vibrations that bless everyone in its presence. Through this unifying meditative practice, Tao Calligraphy can help anyone advance their spiritual deveopment and find an internal stillness and peace that enhances every aspect...read more

February 7th is national send a card to a friend day! Stop by and write a letter to let someone know you're thinking of them. This event is free and open to the public of all ages.

Join us for a free viewing of the film: FrozenRating: PGRun time: 1 hour 49 min.

A once monthly workshop for writers. Share your work, meet other writers and discuss the tools of the trade. February's topic is "Positive Conflict" This workshop will meet every second Saturday of the month from 12:30-2pm at the Buellton Library.

In collaboration with UCSB Library, Goleta Valley Public Library will host a panel discussion with UCSB faculty about the 2020 UCSB Reads selection Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore  by Elizabeth Rush.Q & A to follow the panel. Free and open to the public.  

Make a beautiful felt wreath as we celebrate Valentine's Day! Space is limited.Sign up at the front desk or call (805) 964-7878 to reserve your spot.All Goleta Libary events are free and open to the public.

Drop by the Goleta Valley Library for a fun-filled crafternoon! Make Valentine's Day cards, decor and more!Best for kids 4 and up. All Goleta Library events are free and open to the public.

The Blizzard Book is a mini scrapbook made from one single piece of paper created by Hedi Kyle which she created one day when she couldn't get to work because of a blizzard. It's useful for holding coupons, recipes, business cards and many other small treasures. Space is limited. Please sign...read more

Join us for a free viewing of the film: Arctic DogsRating: PGRun time: 1 hour 35 min.

 February’s DIY project is a Hand-made Journal using re-purposed book covers! Learn how to fold, sew, and assemble a journal out of an old hardback and blank fill paper.  Materials provided, please sign up to ensure a place. For ages 10 - adult.

The Goleta Valley Library is closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

The Buellton Library is closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

Why should we care about rare plants? Dr. Heather Schneider will answer that question while highlighting some of the unique and beautiful rare plants found in Santa Barbara County. She'll also tell you what to look for while hiking this spring and share some of the work that the Santa Barbara Bo...read more

Join the discussion at the Buellton Library for this month's read How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

Join us most Friday afternoons to explore science concepts--from 3D printing using the library's new "NEVA," using snap circuitry, building with Legos, and more. Please register online from our calendar. Best for ages 8-12. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Best for Ages 5 and up.Drop by between 1-4pm to make a creation with provided LEGOs.

Join us for a special Friends of the Library Lecture Series concert provided by Gamelan Sinar Surya of Santa Barbara. Gamelan is the enchanting Southeast Asian orchestra, which includes gongs, chimes, xylophones, flutes and drums. Played from royal palaces to humble villages...read more

Join us for a free viewing of the film: Maleficent, Mistress of EvilRating: PGRun time: 1 hour 58 min.

Join us for a discussion of The Drop by Michael Connelly (2011).A conundrum of a cold case. It is always a good month for mystery readers if there is a new Michael Connelly book at hand—doubly so if it happens to feature world-weary L.A. cop Harry Bosch. In Connelly’s latest, The Dr...read more

Get pictures off of your phone or computer and turn them into a beautiful handmade album. Create an accordion album that is as unique as your photo collection and can be customized with different ways to attach photos and text. This simple bookmaking project turns photos into a work of art that can ...read more

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.  Free to the public.  2019 dramatic/biographical film rated PG-13, 125 minutes.