Please join us for one of our upcoming library programs, offered offsite at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave.) unless otherwise specified below.
With Homecoming and Halloween this month, Goleta Valley Library staff have some especially timely programs, including our Flower Bar and Bouquet Craft Event and our Horror Book Club! There will even be some cute, spooky stories at our Friday morning storytimes.
Goleta Valley Library Express, our temporary location at 6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105, is also available to welcome you and help you find your next great book or movie.
Film Club: The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Thursday, October 15, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Stay for a lively discussion, trivia & fun facts after the movie.
Flower Bar & Bouquet Craft Event
Friday, October 16, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Come join us for a mini bouquet, boutonniere, and corsage making craft event. Learn how to DIY your own floral accessories for your next special occasion! Please register here, as space is limited.
Horror Book Club: Things Have Gotten Worse Since the Last Time We Spoke by Eric LaRocca
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for the Goleta Valley Library’s bi-monthly Horror Book Club.
Poetry Club
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Read a favorite poem or simply enjoy the voices of others in this welcoming space.
Art in the Park
Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Estero Park, 889 Camino del Sur, Isla Vista
Come relax in the park and create art. Every month we have a new project to try. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
Mystery Book Club: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Tuesday, October 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to come and discuss this month’s selection.
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!