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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Storytime & Sensory Play

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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
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 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.

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, November 12, 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.

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

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Children are welcome to learn through storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger play in both English and Spanish.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children are welcome to learn through storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger play in both English and Spanish.

a person teaching another person with a computer

Computer Basics Class

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Fillmore Library will be hosting a free 11-week Computer Basics Class on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, beginning September 24 and ending December 03.  Learn how to use a comp...

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

The Fillmore Library will be hosting a free 11-week Computer Basics Class on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, beginning September 24 and ending December 03.  Learn how to use a computer, send and receive email, search for jobs and resources online,

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-MAOF

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

We will be at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Santa Paula Preschool for a special event for both staff and students. Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Lib...

Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

We will be at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Santa Paula Preschool for a special event for both staff and students.

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-Barbara Webster PreK

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Barbara Webster Elementary School for Read Across America special event for staff and teachers! Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Li...

Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Barbara Webster Elementary School for Read Across America special event for staff and teachers! 

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laub...

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

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

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Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 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!
storytime

Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 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!


 

Storytime at Ojai Library. Children sitting listening to story with smiling adult. blue and white abstract background.

Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
OJI-Storytime Space at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Storytime Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 

Children playing with blocks

Family Stay and Play

Wednesday, November 13, 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

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.

Santa Paula Community Center

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer. We will be at the Santa Paula Community Center!You may get a library card, pick ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Come learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

American Sewing Guild - Orange cat sewing

Neighborhood Sewing Group

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The American Sewing Guild monthly neighborhood sewing group meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday from 12pm-4pm in the Ojai Library’s Twice-Sold Tales meeting room. This gro...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The American Sewing Guild monthly neighborhood sewing group meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday from 12pm-4pm in the Ojai Library’s Twice-Sold Tales meeting room. This group is for anyone interested in sharing sewing, quilting, or hand se

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

Family Coloring

Wednesday, November 13, 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, November 13, 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.

¡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.

Child playing with LEGOs.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

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.

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.

Rancho Verde

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer. We will be at Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura R...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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.

paws dog

Paws for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 13, 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!

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.