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GOLETA, CA, May 30, 2025 – The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries have some incredible plans for the community this summer! This year’s Summer Reading Program, LEVEL UP at Your Library, will begin on Saturday, June 14 and run until Sunday, July 27. With the temporary closure of the Fairview location for Goleta Valley Library, look for some creative and innovative changes to the program. The most exciting addition will no doubt be the Kick-Off Event on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros Road) with tables where you can register for the Reading Program, sign up for on on-line app Beanstack to record your reading progres, check out books from the Bookvan, as well as enjoy live entertainment, lawn games and Food trucks.
Children’s Librarian Kaeley Christensen has made some creative and innovative changes to the program. These include the addition of Beanstack, an online web tool and app where patrons will be able to log their reading progress and participate in challenges from any digital device, and the use of the Goleta Community Center for beloved all-ages programs, like Shawn McMaster’s magic show, Hula Anyone, and Mahni’s Reptiles.