Goleta Valley Library

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Goleta Valley Library Visit us at GVL Express! Goleta Valley Library is part of the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, and a member of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.

We get by with a lot of help from our Friends!National Friends of Library WeekOctober 18-24, 2026https://www.friendsofth...
10/18/2026

We get by with a lot of help from our Friends!

National Friends of Library Week
October 18-24, 2026

https://www.friendsofthegoletavalleylibrary.org/

Thank you to the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library, supporting our work all year long.

Oh, Hello Readers - In case you were wondering, we still have outdoor book drops that are open 24/7 while we are open at...
10/11/2026

Oh, Hello Readers -

In case you were wondering, we still have outdoor book drops that are open 24/7 while we are open at our temporary location, GVL Express (6500 Hollister Ave, Suite 105).

You can always return materials outside of the entrances to these Goleta locations:

Goleta City Hall
130 Cremona Drive

Goleta Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue

We hope to see you at the library!

We've been reading like crazy!Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026See you at the library,Goleta Valley Library staff👓🌈📚...
10/10/2026

We've been reading like crazy!

Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026

See you at the library,
Goleta Valley Library staff

👓🌈📚✌

Our new pickleball sets have been popular! Place a hold to check them out.
09/28/2026

Our new pickleball sets have been popular!

Place a hold to check them out.

Join us for Art in the Park this Tuesday where Bookvan staff will set up and provide materials for collage and blackout ...
09/18/2026

Join us for Art in the Park this Tuesday where Bookvan staff will set up and provide materials for collage and blackout poetry.

Art in the Park
Make art in a low-stress environment
Tuesday, 9/22, 2-4 pm, drop in

Estero Park
889 Camino del Sur
Isla Vista, CA

🌱 Thank you to everyone who came out to our Garden Reading event co-hosted by the Department of Public Worms!What a trea...
09/15/2026

🌱 Thank you to everyone who came out to our Garden Reading event co-hosted by the Department of Public Worms!

What a treat to be able to spend time in the Edible Campus Student Farm, listen to some live music, learn about composting and worms, and read in the garden. 🌿

Did you have Spring success with a packet of seeds from our Seed Library? Share what you've grown with us! Whether it wa...
09/10/2026

Did you have Spring success with a packet of seeds from our Seed Library?

Share what you've grown with us! Whether it was striking sunflowers or delicious tomatoes, we want to see how your garden grew this year.

Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or submit a paper entry ticket at the GVL Express Seed Library. Winner will get a gardening kit and free seeds to celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of our seed library!

Share and tag us in a photo of plants in your garden grown from our seeds.

Stop by Goleta Valley Library Express or Goleta Valley Library Bookvan this month to get a library card! September is Li...
09/02/2026

Stop by Goleta Valley Library Express or Goleta Valley Library Bookvan this month to get a library card!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month so what are you waiting for?

Goleta Valley Library Express
6500 Hollister Ave, Suite 105
Goleta, CA 93117

Goleta Valley Library Bookvan
Check the calendar for our schedule!

Join Bookvan at the Edible Campus Student Farm this Friday, September 4th from 2-4pm. UCSB's Associated Students Departm...
09/01/2026

Join Bookvan at the Edible Campus Student Farm this Friday, September 4th from 2-4pm.

UCSB's Associated Students Department of Public Worms and Goleta Valley Library Bookvan are teaming up to host this free event for all ages.

Get a library card, check out books, make a pressed flower bookmark, or just read and explore in the garden.

The Student Farm is located next to the Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Point Ln, Isla Vista). See map below.

Garden Reading
Friday, September 4
2-4pm

Edible Campus Student Farm
West Campus Point Lane
Isla Vista, CA

Join Bookvan for Art in the ParkTuesday, August 25, 2-4Estero Park in Isla Vista889 Camino del SurCome relax in the park...
08/21/2026

Join Bookvan for Art in the Park

Tuesday, August 25, 2-4
Estero Park in Isla Vista
889 Camino del Sur

Come relax in the park and create art. We will be making collage and black out poetry in a low stress environment.

All ages and abilities are welcome

Address

6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105
Goleta, CA
93117

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18059647878

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Goleta Valley Library posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Goleta Valley Library:

Shortcuts

Share

Category