Goleta Valley Library's Reading Corner - June 2019

Summer is right around the corner, which means the Summer Reading Club for preschoolers through teenagers is due to start any day now.  It is incredibly important for kids to keep up their reading skills during the summer so that they don’t experience the “summer slide” and lose what they have learned during the past school year.  The library will have many special programs available in June and July for kids and families to enjoy.  Adults shouldn’t feel ignored!  We have been steadily adding to our new Library of Things collection of 3-dimensional objects that can be borrowed by patrons for up to three weeks.  We recently added: Roku TV streaming sticks, a portable record player, a mini projector, a number of programmable robots for children, and early learning thematic backpacks.  Much more is to come!  We look forward to filling all of your needs at the Goleta Valley Library this summer.

Stay up-to-date on what’s happening at the Library by following us on our Facebook page (@GoletaValley Library)! We post regularly about programs, books, websites, and more.

B. Allison Gray
Goleta Valley Library Director

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When School’s Out, Reading is In, at the Goleta Valley Library

Each year, Goleta Valley Library holds a Summer Reading Program to encourage children and teens to read during the summer months. This year's program, It’s Showtime at Your Library!, will run from June 7th - August 3rd. By reading and logging books, Summer Reading participants will be able to earn exciting prizes from local community donors. In addition, the library will host weekly performers and events throughout the program that are free and open to the public. Click here for a list of events. Reading logs are available for pickup at Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Avenue) beginning June 7th.

Donate Blood at the Goleta Valley Library!

Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? Or that one in seven persons entering a hospital will need blood? Summer is a time when blood banks are at their lowest. Make a difference by participating in Vitalant’s blood drive on Tuesday, June 18, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Goleta Valley Library in the Multi-Purpose Room (500 N. Fairview Avenue). Sign up here for a specific time slot or call the Library at 805-964-7878 to make an appointment.

Donating blood is easy, but there are some steps you should know. The entire process will take about one hour. Please bring a photo ID and make sure to eat within two hours of your donation, and drink plenty of water. Those on antibiotics within 24-48 hours of their appointment will not be able to donate. Be prepared to list all the countries you have visited within the last 12 months. Donors must be at least 16 years old (16 and 17 year-olds must have signed permission from the parents and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds). All donors will receive a cool t-shirt for participating. Questions? Please contact Allison Gray, Library Director, at agray@cityofgoleta.org or 805-562-5502, or visit the Vitalant website at https://vitalant.org.

City of Goleta to Manage Santa Ynez Valley Libraries

Beginning July 1, 2019, the City of Goleta will not only be managing the Goleta Valley Library, but the Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries as well! It has been almost one year since the City took over direct management of the Goleta Valley Library in an effort to increase library services at reduced costs. Since July 1, 2018, the Goleta Valley Library has implemented new programs and services for children and adults, started a monthly e-newsletter, introduced the new ‘Library of Things’ collection, and opened the Jake Boysel Children’s Room.

Patrons currently registered at the Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Libraries will need to get a new Santa Ynez Valley Libraries card in order to check out material or access electronic resources. The new cards will work at any public library in Santa Barbara County and are available from any of the library locations in the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Avenue, Goleta), and the Santa Barbara Central Library (40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara).

Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Ever wonder what happens in a library at night? Kids can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Goleta Valley Library for a sleepover on Friday, June 28. Drop off is between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. During the sleepover, the stuffed animals will listen to storytime, play with puzzles, read books, and meet new friends! On Saturday afternoon, kids can return to pick up their stuffed pals, goody bags, and photos of the fun night taken by library staff. This is a free event open to the public.

Free Weekly Film Series at the Library

The library's weekly film series continues in June with more great films. Movies will be shown in the  Multi-Purpose Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. Please see the schedule below:

• June 13 - Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13, 1 hour 24 minutes)
• June 20 - Captain Marvel (PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes)
• June 27 - Wonder Park (PG, 1 hour 26 minutes)