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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Lego Play at Ojai Library, colorful Lego bricks pictured.

Lego Play

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY

Friday, November 8, 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. 

Doodle Time at Ojai Library. Colorful doodles with hearts.

Doodle Time

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Explore different doodling techniques with friends.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore different doodling techniques with friends.

Text reads LEGO PLAY with lego character heads as the background

LEGO Play

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The club is For grades K-12. Club is at capacity, please register at the library to be placed on the waitlist.

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The club is For grades K-12. Club is at capacity, please register at the library to be placed on the waitlist.

lego bricks with event details

Lego Play

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore 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: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
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. 

Graphics of scientific images and spoon catapult - STEAM Odyssey

STEAM Odyssey: Catapult Challenge

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OKP-Conference Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all elementary students! Join us for a fun STEAM Catapult Challenge activity. Recommended for ages 7-10 years.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Conference Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Calling all elementary students! Join us for a fun STEAM Catapult Challenge activity. Recommended for ages 7-10 years.

Oak View Doodle Time

Tuesday, November 12, 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.

Kids building robots

Robotics Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Session Full - Waitlist OnlyDive into the world of robotics in our interactive 6 session workshop. Design, program and assemble robots!For 4th - 5th gradersTuesdays @ 3:30 - 5 pm1s...

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

Session Full - Waitlist Only

Dive into the world of robotics in our interactive 6 session workshop. Design, program and assemble robots!

For 4th - 5th graders

Tuesdays @ 3:30 - 5 pm

¡Lectura con perros! Paws for Reading! Photo of a happy golden retriever.

Paws for Reading

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ojai Library
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, an...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

STEAM Lab at Ojai Library. Smiling child in a lab coat with colorful liquids in beakers.

STEAM Lab

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

Graphic of chess pieces - date and time - Chess Class

Chess Class

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

It's back! Chess Class for elementary and middle school children will be every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Space is limited! Come sign up at Oak Park Library. A waitlist will ...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

It's back! Chess Class for elementary and middle school children will be every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Space is limited! Come sign up at Oak Park Library. A waitlist will be available if class gets full. 

Science Lab for Kids

Thursday, November 14, 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.

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.

Lego Play at Ojai Library, colorful Lego bricks pictured.

Lego Play

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

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. 

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Non-Public Event-Native American Heritage Month Gathering

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at a Native American Heritage Month Gathering for a special event for staff and students. Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library an...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at a Native American Heritage Month Gathering for a special event for staff and students. 

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.

Doodle Time at Ojai Library. Colorful doodles with hearts.

Doodle Time

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Explore different doodling techniques with friends.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore different doodling techniques with friends.

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.

Perler Party at Ojai Library. Huge pile of colorful perler beads.

Perler Party

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, November 18, 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.

Oak View Doodle Time

Tuesday, November 19, 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.

¡Lectura con perros! Paws for Reading! Photo of a happy golden retriever.

Paws for Reading

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ojai Library
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, an...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.