On Tuesday in Santa Maria, over 200 students at Bonita Elementary School bolstered their reading skills during the Books and Berries event. Children's literacy non-profit Reading is Fundamental ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, May 30, 2025 – The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries have some incredible plans for the community this summer ...

It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026. People often stop reading in adulthood because they're fatigued from school book assignments or just don't have the ...

Community members of all ages are invited to participate in the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries’ 14th annual Winter ...