Preparations are underway for Goleta Valley Library’s relocation to its temporary site, the city of Goleta has announced.
The move is scheduled to take place April to June, during which time staff will be packing the essential supplies, materials, etc. that will enable operations and services to continue offsite while the facility is under construction. Work is expected to take 18-24 months as part of the Goleta Valley Library Building, Safety, and ADA Improvement Project.
To support the library in its packing process, measures will be put into place to get as many materials home as possible prior to the library’s last day of service on Sunday, March 30, the city said.
Patrons will notice the following changes to the collection beginning Friday, March 7:
- The Goleta Valley Library collection will no longer be visible in the online catalog.
- New holds will not be able to be placed on Goleta Valley Library materials.
- Goleta Valley Library will no longer be listed in the catalog as a pick-up location for holds.
- More information regarding book drop access and pickup locations for active holds during the closure will be forthcoming.
Patrons are welcome to continue to visit the library in-person to check out materials through March 30. Holds can also be placed on materials from other Black Gold libraries and can be picked up on the Bookvan at their regularly scheduled stops throughout Isla Vista.
A schedule is available here. Access to the e-Library will remain available 24/7 for ongoing access to eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies and more.
A variety of offsite programs for all ages will be provided during the transition period. A calendar of events will be shared in early March.
The lease for temporary library services to be provided from 6500 Hollister Ave. will be presented to City Council for consideration of approval at the Feb. 25 City Council meeting. If approved, the library plans to open for service from this location in early June prior to the start of the Summer Reading Program.
While construction is underway, a full schedule of programming will be provided at a variety of locations, including Goleta Council Chambers, 130 Cremona Drive; Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; several local outdoor spaces such as parks; as well as outreach sites including schools, youth organizations, and retirement communities.
The full schedule will be provided later this spring and available on the library website.
“We wish to thank our patrons for their support during this transition and upcoming construction project,” said Elizabeth Saucedo, city librarian. “We are very grateful to serve a community that values and celebrates their local library, and we understand that our anticipated closure will impact our community.
“We are looking forward to engaging with our patrons in innovative ways during construction and are committed to maintaining the high-quality service that our community currently enjoys.
When Goleta Valley Library reopens, we will be excited to welcome you into a renovated space that is safer, more accessible, and will continue to enrich the lives of patrons for generations to come,” Saucedo said.
Visit GoletaValleyLibrary.org for up-to-date information about library services, programs and events.