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Welcome to the Library Reading Corner
for July 2025
A Note from City Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo:
Happy summer greetings, library patrons! Our season of Summer Reading Program festivities is going strong across the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries: Buellton Library is holding performances for the first time at its new building, Solvang Library had standing-room-only attendance at its magic show, and Goleta Valley Library has partnered with the Goleta Community Center to reach readers while in between library sites. We invite you to stay tuned for an official opening date announcement for GVL Express in the very near future! It will be wonderful to welcome our community to the library’s temporary home at 6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105. You can prepare for your visit with the GVL Express webpage. Thank you, library supporters, for your continued patience during this transition. We’ll see you soon!
Whether your summer plans include traveling far or staying local, take the library along for the ride with our eLibrary resources. Enjoy popular fiction on Libby, catch up on the news with The New York Times online, or relax with a movie on Kanopy. As beloved children’s character Arthur said best, “Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!”
Happy summer reading!
-Elizabeth Saucedo,
City Librarian
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 Summer Reading Success
The 2025 Summer Reading Program is off to a spectacular start across all our libraries! Goleta Valley Library held its first ever offsite kick-off event at Stow House and welcomed over 1,000 attendees, who enjoyed performances from musicians and hula hoop dancers, registered for Beanstack, and had some tasty treats from local food trucks. Buellton Library’s first summer in its new facility allows for onsite performances for the first time, and the community is delighted to participate. Solvang Library’s program is welcoming in patrons eager to see favorite shows and to check out books to earn their prizes. Teen volunteers at all the libraries are happy to chat with youth participants about their reading and award them coupons, craft kits, books, and other fun rewards through the close of the program on the last weekend in July.
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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 2025 to patrons of the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries! Choose from two sessions: 1:30pm - 3:30pm or 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
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+.
Free Admission Dates in 2025:
- July 6th
- August 3rd
- September 7th
- October 5th
- November 2rd
- December 7th
Thank you to Ice in Paradise for this generous gift to our patrons!
Please Note: Service Change
Holds Pickup: The period of time for holds pickup has changed from ten business days to seven to allow increased access to materials throughout the Cooperative. This change is in effect at all Black Gold Libraries. Please check your account at gvl.blackgold.org to be sure your contact information is up to date for notifications.
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Goleta Valley Library
Saturday, July 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Goleta Community Center
(5679 Hollister Ave)
Join us as we dance the night away at our first-ever Silent Disco! Music is played through your own wireless headphones, where you can choose from three age-appropriate music stations. For kids ages 6-12, children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 4 children.
Registration Required, Max Capacity: 100 children.
Saturday, July 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Goleta Community Center
(5679 Hollister Ave)
Come and experience the mesmerizing dancing of Hula Anyone. Hula Anyone is dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian hula and Tahitian dance traditions. This show will include traditional hula dancing, Tahitian dancing, and some audience participation in the form of a mini lesson.
For all ages.
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Tuesday, July 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Goleta Community Center
(5679 Hollister Ave)
Join us for an educational and exciting Reptile Show! Maybe your favorite slithery species will be there!
For all ages.
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Book Drops Open at City Hall and
Goleta Community Center
Two book drops are now located at the front of Goleta City Hall (130 Cremona Drive) and at the entrance to the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Materials are retrieved and checked in daily Tuesday-Saturday. Returns are also accepted at the Bookvan.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leave your stuffed animal to have an adventurous sleepover in the library, where librarians document how they come to life after the library is closed! Stay for a Storytime, facepainting and meeting new friends. Pick them up and receive a goodie bag on Friday or Saturday!
Best for ages 3 -12.
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Saturday, July 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Are you going to the Buellton Bonanza? The Buellton Library will be there! Stop by our table to make a fun jellyfish craft and say hello! The Bonanza will take place at Riverview Park (151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton).
For all ages.
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Fourth of July Firecracker Craft
All month
We have a firecracker craft to celebrate the Fourth of July and a dragon themed scavenger hunt. If you find all the dragons in the library you get a special prize!
Best for ages 3 - 12.
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Buellton Library opened in its new home at 202 Dairyland Road on February 8, 2025. The Buellton community is invited to share how you use the library and provide your input on the new location.
Click here to complete our online survey.
Wednesday, July 2, 11:00am
Join us for an educational, fun and hands-on reptile show right after storytime!
For all ages.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30am
Join us for stories, songs, and more!
Best for preschool age.
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Saturday, July 12, 11:00am
Enjoy a performance and lesson by Hula Anyone! Learn traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian dance forms and enjoy the diversity and depths of island culture.
For all ages.
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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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