To honor Black History Month throughout the month of February, Goleta Valley Library Express will host an exhibit of photographs from African-Americans on the Central Coast: A Photo Essay (1993), collected and produced by the Black Gold System Advisory Board in cooperation with the Administrative Council of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System and System Administration.
The black-and-white photographs in this collection were borrowed from individuals within the Black communities of the counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura. To view the photos, visit the library during open hours at our temporary location, 6500 Hollister Ave, Suite 105 (entrance and parking lot face Los Carneros Way). Come see the beautiful images that local families contributed, spanning the 1910s through the 1970s.
Alas, it wouldn’t be February without Blind Date with a Book, a time for staff to prevent you from judging a book by its cover. Library staff will be wrapping up some reads to take a chance on romance! We can’t wait to hear whether our matchmaking makes anyone blush.
February Programs:
Programs take place at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue), unless noted.
Senior Happy Hour- Valentine’s Day Card Workshop
Thursday, February 5, 2:00-3:30 pm
Get creative with our supplies and make a pop-up card to brighten someone’s day.
Writers’ Workshop
Saturday, February 7
12:30-2:00 pm
Share work, exchange feedback, offer mutual support and discuss the tools of the trade.
Poetry Club
Sunday, February 15, 2:00-3:00 pm
Read a favorite poem or simply enjoy the voices of others in this welcoming space.
Film Club: Marty (1955)
Thursday, February 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Enjoy this Best Picture winner starring Ernest Borgnine and stay for a lively discussion.
Horror Book Club: Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Saturday, February 21, 1:00-2:00 pm
Explore this supernatural horror with a Western twist, set in 1915 Montana.
Mystery Book Club: Still Life by Val McDermid
Tuesday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 pm
Join us as we discuss the investigations of Scottish Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie.
Goodland Yarn Works
Every Wednesday, 2:00-4:00 pm
If you know how to knit or crochet, this group is for you. Join us for fun and friendship!
Cómo utilizar los servicios de TU BIBLIOTECA/ How to use the services at YOUR LIBRARY
Every Wednesday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Goleta Valley Library Express
Bilingual library staff are available to help our community members learn how to use the free services offered at the library.
Baby & Me Storytime
Every Friday, 10:00-10:30 am
Rotating Parks (view Calendar)
Join us for a relaxed storytime with happy songs, lap bounces, a short story, fun bubbles, and parachute play.
Wiggly Storytime
Every Friday, 10:30-11:00 am
Rotating Parks (view Calendar)
We’ll do stories, songs, a dance party, and bubbles. Best for ages 15 months-5 years.
See you at the library! Visit our website for more information: www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org and be sure to check out the new Bookvan schedule here.