The Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are members of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System. 

Black Gold Overview

Founded in 1964, the Black Gold Cooperative Library System was formed for the purpose of increasing the quality and quantity of library services through shared resources. One of nine cooperative library systems in California, Black Gold serves member public libraries in three counties on the Central Coast.

The Cooperative provides administrative services, delivery of materials to member libraries, a networked automation system including an online catalog with shared cataloging, telecommunications, public Internet, and access to downloadable services. In addition, the delivery service makes trips to main libraries and the Black Gold headquarters several days a week, transporting items borrowed by patrons of member libraries.

Our Mission

Black Gold Cooperative Library System provides cost effective resource sharing and support, thus enabling member libraries to deliver optimal services to their respective communities.

Learn More

Learn about each of the Black Gold member libraries through the links below:

Blanchard Community Library
Carpinteria Community Library
Lompoc Public Library System
Paso Robles City Library
Santa Maria Public Library