Library closure notices November 27-29

  • All Ventura County Libraries will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.
  • All Ventura County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
  • Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura cerrarán temprano a las 5:00 p. m. el miércoles 27 de noviembre.
  • Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el jueves 28 y el viernes 29 de noviembre.

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Man reads dinosaur books to metal dinosaurs

Dinosaur Fun Facts & Drawing Activity

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an adventure that's sure to be a roaring good time with Paul and his Prehistoric Pals! Learn about the amazing world of dinosaurs in this fun and educational presentati...

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

Join us for an adventure that's sure to be a roaring good time with Paul and his Prehistoric Pals!

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, November 25, 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.

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, November 25, 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.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Libraries Close at 5pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All Ventura County Libraries are closed Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All Ventura County Libraries are closed Thanksgiving Day.

Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All Ventura County Libraries closed the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All Ventura County Libraries closed the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Poetry at the Library. Black and White background.

Poetry at the Library

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 2, 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.

Minecraft character on blocks

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.

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room:

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

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.

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. 

Three dogs laying down

PAWS for Reading 20th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate two decades of fostering a love for reading with the help of our furry, four-legged friends! Over the past 20 years, "Paws for Reading" has helped children ...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate two decades of fostering a love for reading with the help of our furry, four-legged friends! Over the past 20 years, "Paws for Reading" has helped children build confidence in their reading skills, one wag at a time.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 9, 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.

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, December 9, 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.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, December 12, 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 13, 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. 

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 16, 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.

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room:

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading

Thursday, December 19, 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.