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Welcome to the Library Reading Corner for
May 2024
A Note from City Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo:
Welcome to our May newsletter, library patrons!
During both my childhood and my time as a Children’s Librarian, summertime has always seemed delightfully close from this side of spring break. Sneak peeks of our annual all-ages Summer Reading Program are beginning to pop up around our branches, as the theme – Adventure Begins at Your Library! – calls to mind images of thrilling stories springing to life from the pages of books and taking us to faraway places, all from the comfort of our favorite reading chair. With new titles appearing on the shelves at our libraries each week and many more on the way, it’s a great time to pick up a new read while you’re dropping off your Teen Volunteer Application or heading to Senior Happy Hour to make beautiful marbled paper for Mother’s Day cards. For those eager to explore the outdoors, our Library of Things collection will soon contain exciting new offerings, including passes to the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens and Old Mission Santa Barbara in addition to the ever-popular State Parks Passes and Backpacks.
You can even check out Wi-Fi hotspots to help you stay connected on camping trips and beach days, and enjoy listening to everything from cozy mystery audiobooks to Taylor Swift’s new album as you travel to your destination.
Wherever the springtime takes you, you’ll want to be sure to include a visit to your local library on the list.
-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:
- 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
Saturday, May 18, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Enjoy a delightful visit from Inspire Dance Santa Barbara's performing groups for their ninth annual spring show of Cinderella: A Storybook Ballet. This classic fairy tale will bring enjoyment to all ages!
Best for Ages 2+
Saturday, May 25, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesday, May 28, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Saturday, June 1, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Our Summer Reading Program Adventure Begins at Your Library! will run from June 15th through Saturday, July 27th – and we need your help to make it a success! We are inviting motivated, book-loving teens (ages 14-17) to volunteer during our Summer Reading Program. Teens will earn community service hours by awarding prizes to youth participants, helping with special events, and getting involved in their community!
To apply, complete an application and attend an orientation session - details available here.
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Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Join us as we discuss this month’s mystery, Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. This New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick weaves a suspenseful plot amid the dynamics between a grandmother, mother, and teenage daughter.
Click here to place a copy on hold today.
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All May
Help the library find all the flying objects inside the library! Stop by the circulation desk and grab a map and get a special prize if you find all six of the flying contraptions!
Best for ages 3-12 years old.
Friday, May 17, 1:00pm
Join the conversation here at the library with our monthly bookclub. This month we will be discussing "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George. Take an adventure to the South of France where romance and literature and take a voyage down the Seine where Parisian book apothecary, Jean Perdu, gives the gift of healing for troubled souls.
Copies of the book are available at the library and placed on hold at gvl.blackgold.org. For more information on the latest book club selection please feel free to contact the Buellton Library or stop by!
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Saturday, May 25, 1:00pm
Drop in anytime on May 25th and make a craft with Dana! This Spring themed crafts will have the whole family entertained.
All ages are welcome!
No registration is required.
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Saturday April 27 through Saturday May 4
The book sale will be in the library hallway during open hours throughout the week, and will close at 3 pm on May 4th. This sale features an amazing array of cookbooks, garden and floral design books, and puzzles for sale, as well as fiction and non-fiction, some collectibles, music CD's and DVD's for all ages.
Thursday, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Let your imagination run free in decorating a full face 3D paper mache mask using acrylic paint and various art supplies for color, texture, and design. All art materials provided including masks that are non-toxic and eco-friendly.
Space is limited, please sign up by phoning or emailing library staff: 805-688-4214; SolvangLibrary@cityofgoleta.org.
The workshop is free to the public, ages 18 and up.
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Tuesday, May 21, 10:30am
Join us for a unique musical storytime! These two artist don't get to perform together very often, but when they do, it's a lot of fun! Storyteller Stina Fagertun comes from the fiords of Arctic Norway, where she has both written and collected fairytales from the Sámi, Kven and Arctic storyteller tradition. Musician Ross Sutter, from Minnesota, plays and sings Scandinavian and American traditional and popular songs. He accompanies himself on guitar, dulcimer and button accordion.
Group reservations can be made by email to SolvangLibrary@cityofgoleta.org, or by phoning 805-688-4214.
All ages welcome.
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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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