Goleta Library’s Temporary Site Opens During its Remodel
John Palminteri
GOLETA, Calif. – There is a now a new temporary home for the Goleta Library.
It is located at 6500 Hollister Ave., just across from Goleta City Hall.
The main Library on Fairview Ave. was closed on April 1st to begin improvements, and will remained closed for the next 18-24 months for remodel.
This temporary library is smaller and has quickly been called “tiny but mighty!” It’s also referred to as the Goleta Library Express.
The staff welcomes the public for quick visits, as they can room can only hold 35 people at a time.
20,000 books are part of this move and more can be brought in as requested by library patrons.
Goleta Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo said, “we look at the most popular authors. New York Times bestseller lists, book club lists. So we try to really match what we have with what our patrons are looking for. “
Shelves from the main library were used where they could be set up efficiently. “And we definitely prioritize bringing as many physical materials as we could. And so looking at how many books we fit on a shelf and then looking at our collection and then pulling what titles to pack from there,” said Saucedo.
Getting a book order filled Mark Preston said, “I like books. This is the closest place to get to them, the easiest way to get to it. So for me where I live this is easier.” He enjoys the service to have a book put on hold.
There is also a special area for kids to pick up books, or if they are part of a summer reading program, they can get their prizes. “It’s a reading incentive program where you can earn prizes at different milestones of how many books or how many minutes you read. It just really helps to prevent summer slide and the learning loss in between school years,” said Salcedo.
Specially marked parking spaces are in the parking lot nearby for those coming to the library.
There will also be outreach programs for reading and library related activities in area parks. The library van is on the move regularly with books and services that are provided in neighborhoods and it has a regular spot in Isla Vista. The IV community does not have its own library.
It will be open six days a week:
Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Closed Monday
(More details, photos and video will be added here later today.)
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