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Welcome to the Library Reading Corner for March 2024
A Note from City Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo:
Greetings, Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Library patrons!
I am honored to welcome you to the March edition of the Reading Corner as your new City Librarian. One of my favorite things about our treasured libraries is that there is something for every member of the community. This month, our dedicated staff have developed programs to educate, inspire, and delight patrons through workshops, crafts, and book discussions.
Plus, our varied collection invites you to browse the shelves for your next exciting checkout, whether a California State Parks Pass, a New York Times bestseller, a 1000-piece puzzle – or all three!
We wish you all a joyous and book-filled month ahead.
-Elizabeth Saucedo,
City Librarian
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First Sunday of Every Month
Ice in Paradise has generously donated free skating admission on the first Sunday of every month in 2024 to patrons of the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries!
Present your Goleta Valley Library or Santa Ynez Valley Libraries card at Ice in Paradise to receive free skating admission on the dates below. Skate rentals are not included. One library card per skater is required. Skaters must be ages 3+.
Remaining Free Admission Dates in 2024:
- March 3rd
- April 7th
- May 5th
- June 2nd
- July 7th
- August 4th
- September 1st
- October 6th
- November 3rd
- December 1st
Session times:
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thank you to Ice in Paradise for this generous gift to our patrons!
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Goleta Valley Library
Thursday, March 7, 2:00 - 3:30pm
Join us for a colorful, fun, and easy craft at the Goleta Valley Library. Bring a jar or vase or use the ones supplied to make an artistic vessel to hold flowers or whatever you want. All other supplies will be provided.
You do not need to sign up, just drop by for this free workshop.
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Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Join us as we discuss this month’s pick: An Extravagant Death by Charles Finch. “In what promises to be a breakout in Charles Finch's bestselling series, Charles Lenox travels to the New York and Newport of the dawning Gilded Age to investigate the death of a beautiful socialite.”
Available here with your library card.
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Every Thursday, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Kindergarten - 6th grade students can receive free, one-on-one help with their homework after school at the library. Our volunteer tutors are excited to help our local students finish the school year with success.
Service is provided on a drop-in basis, so no appointment is needed ahead of time.
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Easter Egg Bunny Take Home Craft Kit
All March
Grab a craft kit for you and a friend and make a springtime bunny! Craft kits are available all month long at the front desk and in the children's library. Tag the Buellton Library once you have finished on Instagram or Facebook and show off your wonderful crafting skills.
Best for ages 4+
Friday, March 15, 1:00pm
Join the conversation! This month's book club choice is Bill Byson's The Body: A Guide for Occupants. Published in 2019, British author Bill Bryson, guides the reader through the body with amazing facts and anecdotes and functions of the body with extraordinary facts and the physical and neurological makeup that makes us human.
See you there!
No registration is needed. Copies available to check out at the circulation desk.
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All March
Stop by for a treasure hunt all month long inside the library. Grab a treasure map at the front desk and help the library find all the wheeled wonders! Get a free prize if you find all of them.
Best for ages 4-12
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Friday, March 8, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
A free seminar presented by the Santa Barbara District Attorney's office. Join us to learn about how to detect and stop common scams played on seniors.
Please RSVP by calling Solvang Library at 805 688-4214.
Book Battler Practice
Wednesday, March 13, 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 27, 3:30pm
Readers from all schools are welcome to meet up with us in preparation for the Battle of the Books, held by SB County Education Department in April. We'll chat about the books on the list, try some practice questions, and have fun!
Please let us know you are coming so we have enough materials: call 805 688-4214. Let us know if you are an Elementary or Jr. High Battler.
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Gale McNeeley in
Archy & Mehitabel
Saturday, March 30, 2:00pm
at the Los Olivos Library
Musical performer Gale McNeeley shines in this one man show based on columnist Don Marquis’ 1916 comic characters: Archy, a cockroach with the soul of a poet, and his unlikely friend Mehitabel, an alley cat with a celebrated past.
The show is presented by the Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley at their Annual Meeting.
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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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