Daily Archives: March 31, 2025

Goleta Valley Library Closed for Temporary Relocation

Programming to Continue Offsite During Move

Attention library patrons, the Goleta Valley Library (GVL) located at 500 N. Fairview Avenue is temporarily closed as it readies for an 18 – 24 month construction project focused on infrastructure upgrades. GVL will be relocating just three miles away at 6500 Hollister Avenue during construction. The relocation process is expected to take 2-3 months, with the “GVL Express” opening its doors at in June 2025. But don’t worry, library services and programs will still be available April – June.

There are many ways you can continue to receive service while the library is closed for the move:

Borrowing Materials

  • Holds can be placed through the online catalog and picked up at any Black Gold Library, including the Bookvan.
  • The Bookvan visits a variety of locations throughout the Isla Vista community, with two new Goleta stops at the Goleta Union School District Office at 401 N. Fairview Ave (across from GVL) on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • The Bookvan’s mobile collection is available to borrow.
  • Plan your visit to the Bookvan with full route details at goletavalleylibrary.org/bookvan.
  • The e-Library is available 24/7 and new titles will be added regularly.
  • The Zip Books program will continue through June, or for as long as the grant funds last. Learn more and place your request at goletavalleylibrary.org/zipbooks.

Returning Materials

  • If you checked out materials prior to the library’s closure, due dates will be extended until the GVL Express opens at 6500 Hollister Avenue. This applies to all Goleta Valley Library patrons, Goleta Valley Library materials, and Black Gold materials checked out from Goleta Valley Library prior to April 1.
  • The book drops will remain open at 500 N. Fairview until further notice. When the book drops are moved, we will let you know their new locations.
  • Returns are also accepted on the Bookvan and at other Black Gold Libraries.

Programs

  • Most programs will continue to be provided offsite. Visit the online calendar at goletavalleylibrary.org/calendar or download a printable copy of our April – May Events Calendar.
  • Community favorites including Senior Happy Hour, Nursery Rhyme Dance Time, Goodland Yarn Works, Writers’ Workshop, and Mystery Book Club will meet at their regularly scheduled days and times at a new location, the Goleta Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue.
  • Storytimes will be held every Friday with back-to-back Baby & Me and Wiggly Storytime programs. The locations will rotate throughout the month to reach as many families as possible. Join us at the Goleta Community Center, Stow Grove Park, Evergreen Park, and Santa Barbara Shores Park – plus, the Bookvan will be onsite and stocked with holds and children’s materials, too!
  • The community is invited to a special collaborative program on April 29th at UCSB Library with a Community Poetry Readings event co-sponsored by UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library, in celebration of the UCSB Reads title The Book of Delights by Ross Gay. We’ll also hear from local poet and UCSB Professor Emerita Shirley Geok-Lin Lim with a reading of one of her favorite poems. To RSVP and sign up to read aloud, click here.
  • Keep an eye out for the June – July calendar, which will include Summer Reading Program details, to be announced in May.

Stay informed about the library project and services at GoletaValleyLibrary.org. Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this transition. We look forward to continuing to serve our community throughout each phase of this project!

Countdown to the Community State of the City

Tuesday, April 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center

Goleta’s biggest night of the year – the Community State of the City – is almost here! We hope you will join us for this informative evening this Tuesday, April 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Learn valuable insight on how the City is doing and network with others who love Goleta like you do. Spanish interpretation will be available. Watch this video invite with Mayor Paula Perotte.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Visit our City information tables, mingle with staff and the City Council, and enjoy light refreshments. The main event starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. and includes the Mayor’s State of the City Address, a financial update from City Manager Robert Nisbet, and the popular Q&A segment. Think of your questions ahead of time and submit them to be answered at the event. Come early to listen to the Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band performing in the gazebo in front of the Goleta Community Center from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

There are so many reasons to attend, but here are our top 10:

  1. You LOVE Goleta and want to know what is happening in our City!
  2. You want to mingle with fellow Goletans including the Mayor and Councilmembers.
  3. You want to hear first-hand why Mayor Perotte thinks the State of Our City is strong.
  4. You want to get an update on the City’s finances from City Manager Robert Nisbet.
  5. You want to enjoy a GREAT performance from Teen Star Finalist Tyler McCutchen.
  6. You want to listen to the smooth sounds of the Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band.
  7. You want to enjoy snacking on charcuterie cups and fresh baked cookies.
  8. You want to take home a City of Goleta reusable steel cup.
  9. You want a City of Goleta tote bag for your visit to a room full of City information tables.
  10. You want to ask a question and get it answered during the popular Q and A segment.

There is parking in the front and side parking areas at the Goleta Community Center. Additional parking is available behind the building.

We hope to see you April 8th at the Goleta Community State of the City!

There is also a Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce State of the City luncheon on Friday, April 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton Beachfront Resort Santa Barbara. It will feature presentations from the Mayors of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria, as well as a panel discussion with the administrator and managers of the three cities. For more information and to register, click here.