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Welcome to the Library Reading Corner for February 2024
A Note from Interim Library Director Diane Satchwell:
We want to send love and warm wishes from the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries to all our book-loving library users this February. There are many fun events for the whole family this month celebrating Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and so much more -make sure you take some time to check out the calendar for your branch below!
A big shout-out to all the amazing participants we've had for our 12th Annual Winter Reading Program this year. We hope you've been reading along with us - but if you haven't had a chance yet, it's still not too late! The last day to participate is Friday, February 23rd.
Our Zip Book Program is more popular than ever! The announcement of the return of the program last month resulted in 50 immediate requests. We are very excited to have this program back and look forward to its continued success.
As a reminder, all libraries will be closed on Thursday, February 22 for an all-staff training. The Book Van will not be making their usual stops for that day.
Happy Reading!
-Diane Satchwell,
Interim Library Director
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Happening Now! Ends Friday, February 23
Community members of all ages are invited to participate in the library’s 12th annual Winter Reading Program! The 2024 theme is “Warm Up with a Good Book!” and encourages our local patrons to read their way through the winter months with the library’s collection of print and digital titles.
How it works:
As in years past, participants will complete one entry slip for every book they read during the program and enter them into prize drawing boxes at their local branch for a chance to win exciting prizes in our weekly drawings. Plus, all the tickets submitted during the program will be entered into a grand prize drawing for everyone who participated! Entry boxes for each age group will be available at the Goleta Valley Library, Bookvan, Solvang Library, and Buellton Library.
Participants can read in whatever format they like best, including print books, graphic novels, eBooks, and audiobooks. We are adding new books to our collection each week, so there has never been a better time to visit your library and discover your next great read!
The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries would like to thank the generous sponsors of the 2024 Winter Reading Program.
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Goleta Valley Library
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Saturday, February 3, 2:00 - 3:30pm
Join us at Goleta Valley Library for a relaxing afternoon of crafting! Make a charming Valentine’s Day Tree with whimsical, 3D butterflies.
Reserve your spot at the front desk or by calling (805) 964-7878.
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Saturday, February 10, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Get crafty at Goleta Valley Library! Drop by and make colorful Valentine's Day themed cards, décor and more!
Best for Ages 12 and under.
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All February
Stop by the front desk all month long and help the library staff find all the missing aliens! Find all five of them and get a special prize!
Best for ages 3-12
Friday, February 16, 1:00pm
Held in the Council Chambers inside the library, join in the conversation or just listen. Bring a friend while we talk about the classic novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
See you there!
No registration is needed and copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk.
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Saturday, February 24, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Drop by anytime between 1:00-3:00pm to make a craft with a friend. Open to all ages. Find all the crafting fun in the main library and make a craft for a special person or for yourself.
No registration is required
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Saturday, February 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
St. Mark's in the Valley Church Hall -2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos, CA
A family friendly afternoon, benefitting the Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley. Taste soups from local chefs, win raffle prizes, meet local authors, and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 6 and up. Children 5 and under are free.
Contact the Friends for more information and tickets: FriendsSYVLibrary@gmail.com
Thursday, February 15, 5:00pm
Story of Soil Wines, 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos
Solvang Library invites the public to meet local author Arvind Ethan David and to celebrate the launch of the second volume of his adult graphic novel Gray. Doors open at 5 pm; the program, featuring an author talk, a live reading with local theater students, and signing will begin at 5:30 pm. Admission is free to the public, with donations to the Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley gratefully accepted.
For more information see the library calendar.
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Saturday, February 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring the family to this free monthly series of yoga sessions with instructor Leigh Bode. A free Yoga class for children ages 4 and up and their parents/caregivers. Bring a mat or a towel! Reservations are not required but are helpful!
Family Yoga will continue on third Saturdays: Saturday March 16, and Saturday April 20
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 Stay Connected
Keep up to date on our fun programs, new materials, free resources, and more!
Visit www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org for the latest information.
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Thank you for your interest and support in our libraries. Happy Reading!
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