Ventura County Library

Ojai Library Presents: Classical Guitar with Duo Ex Ovo

Submitted by Ojai Scribe on May 13, 2013 - 5:09pm

Saturday May 25, 1pm

Taro Wayama, in his third appearance at the Ojai Library, will be joined by Thomas Foster and Sara Mori. Wayama and Foster comprise the classical guitar ensemble Duo Ex Ovo. They will be playing selections from their latest recording Transatlantique. Accompaning them will be percussionist Mori.

Come early for best seating.

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Ojai Library Presents: Rhythms and Songs Around the World

Submitted by Ojai Scribe on May 7, 2013 - 3:18pm

Come sing and play with Judy Piazza

Enjoy frame drums, native flutes and didgeridu.

Brought to you by Ojai Academy for the Arts

Saturday May 25, 11am

Judy Piazza is a percussionist, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist who currently works with the Bravo Music Education Program through the Ojai Music Festival.

All ages welcome.

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Events @ Foster

Submitted by Fun at Foster on May 21, 2013 - 11:22am

6/1 Book Appetit

5:00-6:00

Meet local author Suzanne Landry and learn how to cook healthy meals that will satisfy every craving. Sample her fare and walk away with plenty of great cooking tips.

6/3 Twofer

5:30-6:30

Local writers Es and Les Cole will share their stories on travel and writing. Both published authors, they will cover topics from self publishing to honing your craft. Join us for a brief talk and plenty of Q & A.

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Simi Valley patrons - action required before 14 June 2013

Submitted by Otto Mation on May 20, 2013 - 2:00pm

As was decided per City of Simi Valley Ordinance Number 1182, Simi Valley Library has withdrawn from Ventura County Library and will be soon transitioning to a Municipal City Library run by a subcontractor, Library Systems & Services LLC (LSSI). Simi Valley Library will be CLOSED for the transition from June 15 - 30, 2013.

For patrons with Simi Valley as their home library: to keep your Ventura County Library services smooth during this transition, the first step is to change your home location to another Ventura County Library location.

Up through June 14, 2013, you may make this change at Simi Valley Library or any other Ventura County Library location (excluding the Museum of Ventura County's Research Library). If you are not able to make the change during this time, on June 15, 2013, your account will be assigned to Oak Park Library.

Your Ventura County Library card will still be good at all Ventura County Libraries; this includes our website, Library Catalog and eLibrary.

Please watch this webpage for further developments. We have enjoyed a long relationship with the City and community of Simi Valley and want to make this transition as smooth as possible for our patrons!

The City of Simi Valley's FAQ regarding Library Services

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Ventura County Library offers Big Library Read

Submitted by NoseyNoober on May 15, 2013 - 8:41am

What is Big Library Read?

The Ventura County Library offers Big Library Read May 15th through June 1st. Libraries worldwide spotlight one title for library patrons to read simultaneously, creating a global “library book club”.

The Four Corners of the Sky is master storyteller Michael Malone’s novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family bind so tightly? And is forgiveness a gift to others… or a gift we give ourselves?

This program is sponsored by OverDrive and Sourcebooks, Inc. and brought to you by Ventura County Library. Enjoy!

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Artists Guild of Fillmore Hangs New Paintings in Fillmore Library

Submitted by NoseyNoober on May 15, 2013 - 7:52am

On a quiet Saturday morning, before the Fillmore Library opens to the public, members of the Artists Guild of Fillmore were waiting at the doors. Their purpose for being there was to mount a new mini-show of art works.

As the Library doors opened, the artists outside were found catching up with each others' news. Carrying one painting apiece, they turned one by one to enter the building. This event occurs four times each year in order to decorate the Library walls. It also gives the public an opportunity to consider owning and hanging an original piece of art in their own home. All the artists live in Fillmore and meet together monthly.

Click here to see a larger image and to be introduced to the artists. The painting's titles, from the top row, left, "Edge of Town - Rothenburg, Germany" by Luanne Hebner Perez; "Walk in Beauty" by Lady Jan Faulkner; "Autumn Afternoon" by Karen Scott Browdy, "Intent" by Joanne King; and the bottom row: "Sheep in Orchard Sun" by Virginia Neuman; "Flora and Fauna" by Lois Freemen Fox; "Santa Inez Oak" by Judy Dressler; and Untitled by Wana Klasen.