Programs for all ages abound each week at the library this month. Although this is our last month of service at Fairview before closing for temporary relocation during construction, there are many opportunities to engage and connect while supporting your local library. Programming will be offered while we move from April through June and at our temporary site – stay tuned for a full calendar coming soon!

Special Events

Craftapalooza Part 2
Saturday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Crafters: go wild! The only limit is your imagination as you get to use all of the craft supplies from the Goleta Valley Library to create and imagine with limitless possibilities! All ages welcome, all supplies provided.

Friends of the Library: Big Book Sale!
Saturday, March 22^nd from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 23^rd from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library invite community members to their big book sale in the Community Room in preparation for the library’s upcoming move. Browse a selection of donated books, puzzles, calendars, DVDs, CDs, sheet music, and cards. Come support your local library!

Recurring Events

Writers Workshop         
Saturday, March 1, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.            
A monthly gathering for writers to share work, exchange feedback, and discuss the tools of the trade.

Senior Happy Hour       
Thursday, March 6, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.              
Make spring flowers out of felt at this month’s Senior Happy Hour.  We will create colorful felt blooms that you can use to decorate a box or package or fill a vase.  All supplies provided.

Mystery Book Club       
Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This month’s pick is the Agatha Christie classic, And Then There Were None.  Description from publisher: “1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon coast. Cut off from the mainland, with their generous hosts Mr. and Mrs. U.N. Owen mysteriously absent, they are each accused of a terrible crime. When one of the party dies suddenly they realize they may be harboring a murderer among their number. The tension escalates as the survivors realize the killer is not only among them but is preparing to strike again… and again…”

Wiggly Wednesdays
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for storytime with Miss Nicole! We’ll do a short story, songs, a dance party, and bubbles. Best for ages 15 months-5 years old.

Goodland Yarn Works
Wednesdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
This fun group knits and crochets useful items for local and national charities. If you know how to knit or crochet, this group is for you! No registration required. Join us for fun and friendship!

Homework Help
Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten – 6th grade students can receive free, one-on-one help with their homework after school at the library. Service is provided on a drop-in basis, so no appointment is needed ahead of time. Our volunteer tutors are excited to help our local students succeed this school year.

Baby & Me Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a relaxed storytime with happy songs, lap bounces, a short story, fun bubbles, and parachute play. This calm program has a focus on bonding with your child and building community. Best for ages 0-12 months / pre-walkers.

Tech Tutoring
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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For a full calendar of events and to stay informed about what’s happening at Goleta Valley Library, go to www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org.