The Ventura County Library - Camarillo Library

Simi Valley Library

2969 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-1735

Gabriel Lundeen, Senior City Librarian
gabriel.lundeen@ventura.org

Cindi Bouvier, Youth Librarian
cindi.bouvier@ventura.org

HOURS

Mon - Thurs

10 - 8

Friday

1 - 5

Saturday

10 - 5

Sunday

1 - 5

Services

Want to know how to get a library card and borrow a book? Find out here.
Access the library catalog from home.
Library staff will answer your research questions.
If a book you want is not available at your local library, it can be be ordered from other libraries.
Telephone questions will be answered during open hours. Call (805) 526-1735.
Eight computers are available for public Internet use. Computers are filtered for use by customers under 18.
Self-serve copy machines are available. Copies are ten cents each; color copies are fifty cents each.
Meeting Room Rental - A meeting room is available for non-profit organizations' use; all meetings must be open to the public. Room capacity is from 90-200 people: 90 people "conference style" with chairs (chairs may need to be supplied by the renting group) and 200 people "theatre style" without chairs. The room has a large projection screen, however, audio-visual equipment must be supplied by the renter. Prices are - up to 3 hours: $50; 3 to 5 hours: $75; more than 5 hours: $100. Call library at (805) 526-1735 for more information.
Adult Literacy Program - Simi Valley Library is a site for the Adult Literacy Program. Students are matched with volunteer tutors who help them improve reading, writing and spelling skills. See the Adult Literacy Program Web site for more information.

Programs & Special Events

Summer Story Times
- Tiny Tots Storytimes are Monday mornings 10:10 - 10:30 am
- Preschool Storytimes are Tuesday mornings at 11:30 am in the Story Area.
- Family Storytimes are Tuesday evenings at 7 pm and Saturday mornings at 11 am in the Story Area.
- Family Musical Storytimes are the third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 am to 12 noon.
July Children's & Young Adult Programs calendar

August Children's & Young Adult Programs calendar

Summer Reading Program at Simi Valley Library
	Meet the Animals! The Humane Society	Wed.	July 8	1 pm
	Ages 3-6: Author ALVA SACHS reading & book signing	"	"	2:15 pm
	Treblemakers, Music & Movement Ages 2-4	Wed.	July 15	1 pm
	Treblemakers, Music & Movement Ages 5-8	"	"	3 pm
	Drawing Workshop presented by Dave Boatman	Wed.	July 22	1 pm
	Ages 7-9: Author ALVA SACHS reading & book signing	"	"	2:15 pm
	Artspeak with Elaine Muray, Ages 5-12	Wed.	July 29	11 am
	A picture says it all with Elaine Muray, Ages 7-12	"	"	1 pm
	Ojai Raptor Center	Wed.	Aug. 5	1 pm
	Abrakadoodle - "Owl Babies"	"	"	2:15 pm
	Magician Shawn McMaster	Wed.	Aug. 12	11am & 1pm
	Abrakadoodle - "Magic Pictures"	"	"	2:15 pm
	Super Safari at the Library!	Wed.	Aug. 19	11am & 1pm

	Summer Teen Club
	July 16
	July 30
	August 13

Teen Club Meetings – are twice a month on Thursdays from 3:45 pm to 5 pm - Calendar of Events:
- August 27th - meeting
- September 10 - Anime Drawing workshop
- September 24th - meeting
- October 8th & 22nd - meeting
- Oct 31 (Saturday) 10:00-12:00 - Pumpkin Carving Contest/Costume Parade/Activity Day
- November 5th - Decorative Box Making workshop
- November 19th - meeting
- December 3rd - meeting
- December Teen council pizza party (for members only)

Paws 4 Healing, Inc. R.E.A.D. Program: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Children’s room. Reading Education Assistance Dogs started in 1999 and has helped thousands of children discover the joys of books and reading and improve their reading skill. 2009 dates are: Apr. 22, May 13 & 27, Jun 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug 12 & 26, Sept. 9 & 23, and Oct.14 & 28.

Parents! Use the AR Book Finder to find Accelerated Reader books.

Literazzi Book Discussion group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11 am in Simi Library.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Simi Valley Friends of the Library supports the Simi Valley Library. The Friends have a large used bookstore in the Library. They also sponsor children's programs, an adult lecture series, as well as rental books. Please come to the Library for more information on joining the Friends or visit the Friends page.
Volunteers are needed for Adult Literacy Program. For more information click here.
Volunteers are needed for storytelling and crafts programs.

Collections

Simi Valley Library has the Ventura Star (formerly the Simi Valley Enterprise) back to 1912.
Simi Valley Library has a large collection of automotive repair manuals, biographies, careers, and Simi Valley history.
Simi Valley Library houses the public review documents for the City of Simi Valley and the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Simi Valley Library has magazines, books on tape and a large DVD collection.

Community Links

Directions

Simi Valley Library is located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road next door to the Simi Valley City Hall. The nearest cross street is Alamo Street. See map.
Closest bus stop is on Tapo Canyon adjacent to the Library.


	HOURS
	Mon - Thurs	10 - 8
	Friday	1 - 5
	Saturday	10 - 5
	Sunday	1 - 5