Goleta Valley Library - Goleta, California

Sean

Best library around. I came here years ago and it was solid then, and over time it seems to have really flourished — in all the ways a library can. Gratitude to the staff.

Randy M.

The staff are generally helpful and nice🙂 However, they allow people talking on phones and other conversations; even amongst themselves😒 Libraries are supposed to be quiet time for research and studying🤫 Also, the aggressive way they tell you that they are closing: the annoying flickering lights and staff walking around reminding you every five minutes after, plus someone at the front desk announcing the closure as well🙄 Please bring peace and quiet back to the library🤐🙂

Queen O. A.

I’d give this place zero stars if I could. Like most library’s, they accept book donations, but they don’t take old textbooks, which is fine. But the older lady with long dark hair was so rude about it. Immediately gave me an attitude when she saw a textbook in the mix and then kept insisting that they were all textbooks while referring to some of the books as textbooks that clearly were not. When I tried explain that they weren’t all textbooks she said, and i quote, “I don’t have time to stand here and we need our cart back.” I’ve never been treated so rudely by library staff. Then she continued her attitude and her rudeness and insinuated that I was going to try and steal their cart. This whole interaction could have gone much better. She did not have to be rude about it. I will NEVER go there for anything again. If you want to donate old books, take them to a church.

Barry H.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Comfortable facility. Lots of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books and CDs to choose from. Get your Library card today!

New info: ask for the home energy saving tool kit.

Sabrina M.

LOVE THIS LIBRARY!! I have been coming in since I was a little kid. They have so many wonderful programs, classes, and events - most are free. You can check out books, cds, so many things. It's comfortable and familiar-like a warm family hug. Check them out!
**Did you know you can check out FREE parking passes for State Beaches and parks.
The Goleta Library is awesome!!

Jhon D.

Unfortunately their study tables are often dirty while their staff are sometimes rude. Especially a few of their senior lady librarians.

On the other hand their book collection is interesting and most of the staff is friendly and professional but one bad apple is enough to make you run for the garbage can

nonoyo B.

This is a great local library. It's small, but not lacking. They have a small but fun art gallery featuring paintings from local artists that are for sale and viewing.
Their staff are very polite and quite helpful. Parking lot is very small and fills up quickly.
I enjoyed visiting this location every time.

linda M.

This is one of my favorite places in Goleta. I'm a bibliophile so that enters into it, but the staff is extremely helpful, current-news & information is plentiful, it's very clean and generally has something interesting going on in the community room, perhaps a program perhaps an art exhibit, perhaps both! For myself, I wish it were quieter as the library was in the town I grew up in (long ago), but realistically, that's too much to expect when it draws so many children and modern parents. The hubbub is well worth it if it insures a generation of readers and library supporters. Escaping into a book is a blessing in times of trouble and a wonderful resource always.