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

STEAM Lab

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center at Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.Join us for free afterschool homework assis...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.

Family Movie Matinee

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Piru Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come relax at a fun movie matinee! 

Library Branch: Piru Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come relax at a fun movie matinee! 

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.

paws dog

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, December 18, 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!

The word volunteer with colorful raised hands.

Teen Volunteer Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AVE-Meeting Room at Avenue Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 -18) will assist the Homework Center Coordinator by helping tutor students, as well as, helping to create STEAM projects for the children of the community.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Room: AVE-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 -18) will assist the Homework Center Coordinator by helping tutor students, as well as, helping to create STEAM projects for the children of the community.

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.

Nyeland Acres

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Mobile Library, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, will be in front of the Nyland Acres Boys and Girls Club to serve both the club and the community. Learn abo...

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

The Mobile Library, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, will be in front of the Nyland Acres Boys and Girls Club to serve both the club and the community. 

Graphic of chess pieces - date and time - Chess Class

Chess Class

Wednesday, December 18, 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. 

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-Oxnard Adult School

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wond...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. 

Cartoon animals reading books, children listening to a story

Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SAT-Storytime Space at Saticoy 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: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Storytime Space
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.

Graphic of three children reading in a tree - Oak Park Storytime

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

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

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Toddler Play

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

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

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

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

Family Coloring

Thursday, December 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

Thursday, December 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.

Game pieces with event details

Game Day Thursdays

Thursday, December 19, 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 19, 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!

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center at Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.Join us for free afterschool homework assis...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.

Science Lab for Kids

Thursday, December 19, 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.

gears, splats, and symbols with event details

STEAM Activity

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Piru Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Come explore and create as we learn through Science, Engineering, Art, Technology and Math!  

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

Come explore and create as we learn through Science, Engineering, Art, Technology and Math!  

maker lab logo

Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join in on the Lego fun at Hill Road library.    

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join in on the Lego fun at Hill Road library.   


 

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.

room with couches, tables and chairs and whiteboard that reads English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
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 Conversation Group to build fluency s...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 Conversation Group to build fluency skills.

Lego Play at Ojai Library, colorful Lego bricks pictured.

Lego Play

Friday, December 20, 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, December 20, 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.