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Minecraft Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Makerspace at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.Space is limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

little lab

Little Lab

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through play.Each week children have the opportunity to explore and experiment with sensory play, process art, and c...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through play.

Each week children have the opportunity to explore and experiment with sensory play, process art, and constructive play.

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

Family Coloring

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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, December 3, 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.  

Oak View Doodle Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Come color and draw with us! Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come color and draw with us! Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 4, 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!
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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Family StorytimeJoin us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun! 

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

 

Children playing with blocks

Family Stay and Play

Wednesday, December 4, 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

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

Family Coloring

Wednesday, December 4, 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

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Child playing with LEGOs.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Get creative and have fun with LEGO Play.  For safety reasons, parental supervision is required for small children.

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

Get creative and have fun with LEGO Play.  For safety reasons, parental supervision is required for small children.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

paws dog

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Paws for ReadingJoin PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.Children of all ages are wel...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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

Family Coloring

Thursday, December 5, 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

Thursday, December 5, 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.

Game pieces with event details

Game Day Thursdays

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Come enjoy some board games from our large collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come enjoy some board games from our large collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

Puzzle & a movie. Puzzle pieces with a curtain and stage background. Popcorn with filming accessories.

Puzzle and a Movie

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Families are welcome to relax and watch a movie over puzzles!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Families are welcome to relax and watch a movie over puzzles!

Science Lab for Kids

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. Best suited for students in grades 3-6. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. Best suited for students in grades 3-6. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

maker lab logo

Maker Lab - Let it Glow! LED Circuit Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We'll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basi...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We'll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basic understanding of how circuits work.


 

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, December 5, 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, December 6, 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. 

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

Family Coloring

Saturday, December 7, 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.