Happy May, library patrons! As our relocation phase continues at Goleta Valley Library, we’re pleased to share a few updates with you on how you can receive library services this month.

Book Drops
Book drops are no longer available at 500 N. Fairview. Two of the book drops are now located at the front of Goleta City Hall (130 Cremona Drive) and the entrance to the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue) – see photos below. Materials are retrieved and checked in daily Monday-Friday.

Zip Books
Zip Books grant funds remain available to request a title not owned in the Black Gold Cooperative Library System to be sent directly to your home at no cost. Visit the Zip Books webpage to learn more and to place a request.

Holds Pick-Up
Materials can be requested from other Black Gold libraries and picked up on the Bookvan. Plan your visit to our rotating locations in Isla Vista and Goleta. Browse, check out what’s new, get help from library staff, and return materials while you are here.

Programs
We’ve pivoted to an outreach model of service to bring our programs to you! See our full online calendar at goletavalleylibrary.org/calendar. Join us at a program this month:

Senior Happy Hour: Kindness Rocks
Goleta Community Center • Thursday, May 1, 2-3:30 pm
Paint a Kindness Rock with the Senior Happy Hour! Bring a rock or use one that we have to write a message of kindness and hope. All of the supplies are provided in this fun and free craft class. No sign up required.

Writers’ Workshop
Goleta Community Center • Saturday, May 3, 12:30-2 pm
The GVL Writers’ Workshop is open to adults and teens who write in any genre, fiction or non-fiction. The workshop meets on the first Saturday of each month to share work, exchange feedback, offer mutual support and discuss the tools of the trade.

Friday Storytimes – check the calendar to find us

Baby & Me
Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Join Miss Kaeley 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

Wiggly Storytime
Fridays, 10:30-11 am
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
Goleta Community Center • Wednesdays, 2-4 pm
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!

Mystery Book Club
Goleta Community Center • Tuesday, May 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
Join us as we discuss this month’s pick: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jesse Sutanto

Stay up-to-date on what’s happening at the Library by visiting www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org.

Wiggly storytime at a park