Goleta Valley Library staff is excited to roll out some new adult programs this month, including the festively timed Horror Book Club discussing “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter” and a new Film Club watching “Young Frankenstein” as the first selection. A monthly Poetry Club will also be convening for a far less terrifying gathering of community members reading poems meant to melt your heart, rather than startle it.
For the full calendar of events, please visit goletavalleylibrary.org/calendar.
This month join GVL for the activities listed below, with many being held at the Goleta Community Center (GCC – 5679 Hollister Avenue).
Mending Workshop
Saturday, 10/11, 2-3pm, GCC
Thread, fabric, and supplies provided; come with your clothes in need of a little care.
Film Club: Young Frankenstein
Thursday, 10/16, 1:30-4:30pm, GCC
Share in the laughter, lively discussion, movie trivia & fun facts after the movie.
Horror Book Club: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham
Saturday, 10/18, 1-2pm, GCC
Join us for our very first meeting of the Goleta Valley Library’s bi-monthly Horror Book Club.
Poetry Club
Sunday, 10/19, 2-3:30pm, GCC
Whether you want to read a favorite poem or simply enjoy the voices of others, come celebrate the art of poetry.
Mystery Book Club: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley
Tuesday, 10/28, 5:30-6:30pm, GCC
The Mystery Book Club is breaking form this time, to re-visit this horror classic.
Teen Zine @ GVL Express
Submit any art, poetry, or writings by November 1st to be published in our first issue. Suggested prompt: Magic of Autumn! Grades 6-12.
“The Book Was Better” Book Club @ GVL Express
Come and pick up a free copy of Holes by Louis Sachar and join us for a movie screening in December. Grades 4-8.
Seed Library @ GVL Express
Take seeds to grow at home! Come pick from our rotating selection of edible and ornamental plants. Free and no library card required.
Baby & Me and Wiggly Storytimes on Friday Mornings
10-10:30, Baby & Me & 10:30-11, Wiggly
New location rotation for October:
- 10/03 – Fire Station 14 for Fire Safety Storytime
- 10/10 – Evergreen Park
- 10/17 – Tucker’s Grove Park
- 10/24 – Goleta Beach
- 10/31 – Stow Grove Park for Spooky Storytime
October is one of staff’s favorite times of the year as the seasons change and staff want to cozy up with some spooky reads and hear your scary movie recommendations. See you at the library or at one of our programs soon!