April Programming at Goleta Valley Library
Celebrate National Library Week, April 19-25 with your library staff at Goleta Valley Library Express! The 2026 theme is “Find Your Joy” and we will be handing out some commemorative National Library Week swag to our beloved library patrons.
Be sure to stop by throughout the month of April to explore our fun and engaging programs for all ages. GVL Express is located at 6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105 (across from Goleta Valley Athletic Club), but most of the programs are being held at the Goleta Community Center (GCC) located at 5679 Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta, unless otherwise specified.
We have a special event planned with UCSB Library as well in honor of National Poetry Month. Goleta Valley Library staff also offer a monthly Poetry Club on the third Sunday of every month so you can always gather with your local library poetry community year-round to discover new poets and enjoy the company of fellow poetry enthusiasts. Read more below.
There is lots to enjoy this month:
Senior Happy Hour: Earth Day Craft Thursday
April 2, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Make envelopes out of upcycled paper and create your own logo stationery. All supplies provided.
Writers’ Workshop
Saturday, April 4, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Share work, exchange feedback, offer mutual support and discuss the tools of the trade.
Film Club: Dead Ringer (1964)
Thursday, April 16, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bette Davis at her scheming and conniving best in this twisted thriller about twin sisters.
Horror Book Club: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for the Goleta Valley Library’s bi-monthly Horror Book Club.
Poetry Club Sunday
April 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Read a favorite poem or simply enjoy the voices of others in this welcoming space.
Community Poetry Readings with UCSB Reads & Goleta Valley Library Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m., UCSB Library, Instruction & Training 1312
Join UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library for an afternoon of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Mystery Book Club: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Tuesday, April 28, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
A richly textured drama, both emotionally nuanced and propelled by a double-barreled mystery.
Goodland Yarn Works
Every Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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 p.m., Goleta Valley Library Express
Bilingual library staff will be available Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm 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 a.m., Rotating Parks
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 a.m., Rotating Parks
We’ll do stories, songs, a dance party, and bubbles. Best for ages 15 months-5 years.
Tech Tutoring
Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., by appointment at Goleta Valley Library Express.
Library staff look forward to welcoming you to our programming this month! For all programming and events, visit the Calendar of Events at www.goletavalleylibrary.org/calendar.
See you at the library!