Daily Archives: June 3, 2022

Your Summer of Reading is Here!

The 2022 Summer Reading Program runs through July 30th at the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries

The 2022 Summer Reading Program is happening now and will run for eight weeks through Saturday, July 30th. The program is being held completely in-person for the first time in two years and includes participation categories for children, teens, and adults. We are also excited to welcome back our teen volunteers, who help make the program a success!

“We are really excited to be holding our Summer Reading Program in person once again this summer,” said Elizabeth Saucedo, Children’s Librarian at Goleta Valley Library. “It’s fantastic to see our community come together to enjoy the gift of reading with us!”

To get started, simply stop by the Goleta Valley Library, Isla Vista Bookvan, Buellton Library, or Solvang Library, where you can pick up a Youth or Teen reading log to record the great books you read this summer. Bring back your log to tell us about your reading and receive your prizes! Adult participants can enter one ticket into our weekly prize drawings for every book you read during the program.

There will be live shows throughout the summer for patrons of all ages to enjoy. We will kick off our family entertainment with a dazzling magic show by Shawn McMaster on Saturday, June 11th. Catch the show at Solvang Library at 10:00 a.m. or at Goleta Valley Library at 2:00 p.m. Visit www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org to check out our Events Calendar to see everything we have planned, including puppet shows, concerts, crafts, and more!

Click here for a list of the events and prizes included in the Summer Reading Program at Goleta Valley Library. Visit your local branch to learn more about the specific events and prizes offered at each location.

Are you interested in being a Teen Volunteer this summer? Join our awesome crew! Email Elizabeth at esaucedo@cityofgoleta.org to sign up and receive training.

The Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries would like to wholeheartedly thank the many local businesses and organizations whose generous prize contributions will motivate participants to keep reading all summer long. The 2022 Summer Reading Program sponsors include: Albertson’s, Bennett’s Toys & Educational Materials, Blenders in the Grass, California Electric Supply, Chipotle, Friends of the Goleta Valley Library, Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley, Golf ‘N’ Stuff, Ice in Paradise, Isla Vista Food Co-op, Island Burgers, Kyle’s Kitchen, Los Arroyos, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ocean Nails & Spa, Old Town Coffee, Pattibakes, Pollofino, Powell-Peralta, Santa Barbara Axxess, South Coast Deli, South Coast Montessori, South Coast Railroad Museum – Goleta Depot, UCSB Gauchos, and Wingstop. We appreciate your support of our program!

Mayor Perotte Receives Mayors Climate Protection Award

During the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 90th Annual Meeting in Reno (NV) on June 3, Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte and eleven other mayors were recognized for their efforts to address the climate crisis as part of the 2022 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards. Mayor Perotte received an Honorable Mention in the Small City category for the City’s Strategic Energy Plan and commitment to reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

The award winners are the 16th class of mayors to be honored for successful local climate action changing how energy is used and produced in cities, resulting in reduced carbon use and emissions. This annual mayoral awards program is supported through a partnership between the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart.

“I am so honored to be recognized on behalf of the City for our climate leadership, and am excited to support comprehensive climate action that fosters a greener, more sustainable Goleta,” said Mayor Perotte. “The Strategic Energy Plan is the first of many steps that we hope to take to improve our community’s energy resilience.”

Adopted in 2019, Goleta’s Strategic Energy Plan (SEP) lays a roadmap to achieving the City’s 100% renewable electricity goals and identifies strategies to improve regional energy resilience. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8mudyh. The SEP aims to improve the quality of life by advancing equity, creating jobs, improving public health, and minimizing Goleta’s contribution to climate change. In pursuing SEP implementation strategies that focus on local generation, the City is currently installing a microgrid-ready solar photovoltaic generation system at City Hall and looking to replicate the project at other City facilities.

“The City of Goleta is thrilled to be recognized for its successful efforts to promote emissions reductions and a sustainable future in partnership with neighboring jurisdictions on the South Coast,” said Planning & Environmental Review Director Peter Imhof.

Goleta’s SEP was developed alongside the County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria’s own plans, laying a strong foundation of regional connection and collaboration.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors President, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, shared, “These award-winning cities – and others across the nation – are embracing energy innovations, deploying cutting-edge technologies, and developing more renewable energy, making our cities healthier and more prosperous today and in the future.”

Full descriptions of the 2022 Mayors Climate Protection Awards winning programs can be found at: https://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/2022awards/.

For more information about the City of Goleta’s Strategic Energy plan, visit: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/projects-programs/sustainability-climate-adaptation/strategic-energy-plan.