Closed for Veterans Day, 11/11/24

All Ventura County Library branches will be closed November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Todas las sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el 11 de noviembre en celebración del día de los veteranos.

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Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Step into a world of tails and tales with our PAWS for Reading program! Join us for a heartwarming opportunity where children can practice their reading skills in the company of ou...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Step into a world of tails and tales with our PAWS for Reading program! Join us for a heartwarming opportunity where children can practice their reading skills in the company of our gentle and attentive furry friends.

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Join us for for a world of creativity and fun. Build a tower or craft fantastical creatures, each session is a chance to explore new worlds and express your creativity brick by bri...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for for a world of creativity and fun. Build a tower or craft fantastical creatures, each session is a chance to explore new worlds and express your creativity brick by brick. 

Text that says Let's Glow in the style of a neon sign

Glow Party

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Enjoy glow-in-the-dark projects and games that will include a UV booth. Make sure to wear neon!

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Enjoy glow-in-the-dark projects and games that will include a UV booth. Make sure to wear neon!

Colorful glass entryway to E.P. Foster Library.

25th Anniversary Reception for Sally Weber's "Matrix"

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Join us the 25th anniversary celebration of Sally Weber's stunning artwork Matrix at E.P. Foster Library. Hear from the artist behind the library's iconic entrance, which has serve...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Join us the 25th anniversary celebration of Sally Weber's stunning artwork Matrix at E.P. Foster Library.

Family Coloring offered during open hours. Colorful crayons and scribbles.

Family Coloring

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Stay and Play. People sitting around a table, playing board games.

Stay & Play

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

Nutcracker Storytime, ballet dancers, girl reaching for nutcracker

Nutcracker Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present a special Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special Storytime featuring the Nutcracker sto...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present a special Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special Storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, followed by a mini dance performance and Q&A session.

Lego & Board Game Play

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to play games, solve puzzles, and build with Lego. Fun for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.  

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to play games, solve puzzles, and build with Lego. Fun for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

Border with Lego pieces - event title Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages! All are welcome.

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We have a simple craft or coloring sheets available all day. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have a simple craft or coloring sheets available all day. All are welcome!

Graphic of different colored Duplo Blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come bring your little ones to play with our selection of Duplo Blocks in our children's storytime room from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come bring your little ones to play with our selection of Duplo Blocks in our children's storytime room from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Family Coloring offered during open hours. Colorful crayons and scribbles.

Family Coloring

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Stay and Play. People sitting around a table, playing board games.

Stay & Play

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

Caterpillar reading a book

Piru Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
PIR-Storytime Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

children riding on a paper airplane through the sky

Stay and Play

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
PIR-Main Library Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Stay & PlayDrop-in playgroup for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years30-minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activitiesOpportun...

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Stay & Play

Graphic of a baby bear with balloons in clouds - Come and Play

Come and Play

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Family Coloring offered during open hours. Colorful crayons and scribbles.

Family Coloring

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Stay and Play. People sitting around a table, playing board games.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Avenue Library.  Board games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.

A fox reading to ducks and butterflies under the word storytime

Oak View Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  Stay for the Play to Learn group which meets directly after stor...

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

Elephant with books in the background

Storytime & Sensory Play

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a family Storytime and sensory play, presented bilingually on the second Tuesday of the month!

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family Storytime and sensory play, presented bilingually on the second Tuesday of the month!

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30 minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities. A great opport...

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30 minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities.

Caterpillar reading with event details

Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy Storytime for ages birth - 5 yearsFeatures stories, movement, rhymes and songs!

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • A drop-in early literacy Storytime for ages birth - 5 years
  • Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs!
Children playing with blocks

Family Stay and Play

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Play to LearnDrop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 yearsMeets in the Fillmore Library STEAM Lab30 minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptua...

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Play to Learn