Plan Your Bookvan Visit

The Bookvan stops at several locations each week.

Our updated schedule launched on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Here is a copy of the new calendar!

You can check this webpage to plan your visit ahead of time for directions, parking access, and more.

Please note that the schedule may be impacted during inclement weather.

We look forward to seeing you on our route!

Schedule Information

About the Bookvan

The Goleta Valley Library's Bookvan for the Isla Vista community began service on Monday, October 4, 2021. The Bookvan operates Tuesday through Saturday with stops throughout the Isla Vista area. The Bookvan provides library services to the wider Isla Vista community with the delivery of books, audiovisual materials, craft kits for kids, Honor System books, free books, and more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 4, 2021. Watch the ceremony video.