November is National Novel Writing Month!
Celebrate and explore the highs and lows of writing by joining library staff for our longstanding monthly Writers’ Workshop or something new that we are offering–Right Outside! A Writing Club, which will be meeting three times. See below for more details about all our programs this month.
Library programs are offered offsite at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave) unless otherwise specified below.
Upcoming Closure Dates: Please note, Goleta Valley Library Express (6500 Hollister Ave, Suite 105) will be closed on Veterans Day (11/11), Thanksgiving Day (11/26) and the Day after Thanksgiving Day (11/27). Library card holders can still access a wide range of free eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music and other downloadables 24/7 here on the library website.
Senior Happy Hour
Thursday, November 5, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a lively craft event. All supplies provided.
Right Outside! A Writing Club
Thursdays, November 5, 12, and 19th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., IV Community Center picnic tables (976 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista)
Come write outside with the Bookvan! Bring a work in progress or just your imagination – a prompt box is on hand for those who want extra inspiration. There will be time to write and to share for those who wish.
Writers’ Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Share work, exchange feedback, offer mutual support and discuss the tools of the trade.
Film Club: Black Narcissus (1947)
Thursday, November 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for our next Film Club feature: Black Narcissus, a fascinating psychological and emotional journey into the depths of human desire. Stay for a lively discussion, trivia & fun facts after the movie.
Mystery Book Club: Five by Ilona Bannister
Tuesday, November 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for the Goleta Valley Library’s monthly Mystery Book Club.
Senior Happy Hour
Thursday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us to make holiday garlands. All supplies provided.
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!
