The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization. They raise funds through membership dues, donations, a permanent book sale in the lobby of the library, and special events such as the yearly Signed and Rare Books Silent Auction. In addition to sponsoring all Children's and many Adult programs, they supplement the book and materials budget, buy computers, shelves, carts, storage equipment and more.

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the public libraries in the Santa Ynez Valley ensuring free access to information and resources to all members of the community.  The Friends raise funds for materials, programs and services that would otherwise not be provided.