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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Stay and Play. People sitting around a table, playing board games.

Stay & Play

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

Discover Science

Discover Science - Technicolor Turkey

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join Foothill Technology High volunteers as we explore capillary action in this seasonal turkey science exploration.

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

Join Foothill Technology High volunteers as we explore capillary action in this seasonal turkey science exploration.

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.

Lego & Board Game Play

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to play games, solve puzzles, and build with Lego. Fun for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.  

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to play games, solve puzzles, and build with Lego. Fun for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

Border with Lego pieces - event title Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages! All are welcome.

lego bricks with event details

Lego Play

Saturday, December 7, 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. 

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We have a simple craft or coloring sheets available all day. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have a simple craft or coloring sheets available all day. All are welcome!

Graphic of different colored Duplo Blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come bring your little ones to play with our selection of Duplo Blocks in our children's storytime room from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday.

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

Come bring your little ones to play with our selection of Duplo Blocks in our children's storytime room from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday.

Wonder workshop for adults - Topics change monthly - Taught by Tawny - Sunday at 2:30pm Ojai Library. Photos of sewing handcraft.

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eage...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Ojai Library Knitting and Fiber Arts Club for Adults - blue yarn and knitting needles

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring t...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

Ojai Library Ukulele Club. Ukulele with colorful shapes in background.

Ukulele Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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.

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

Family Coloring

Monday, December 9, 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

Monday, December 9, 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.

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.

Moranda Park

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Great news Port Hueneme!  The Ventura County Mobile Library is now making weekley stops to offer library services to the Port Huenme Community at Moranda Park.Get a library ca...

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

Great news Port Hueneme!

Doodle Time at Ojai Library. Colorful doodles with hearts.

Doodle Time

Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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.

children riding on a paper airplane through the sky

Stay and Play

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
PIR-Main Library Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Stay & PlayDrop-in playgroup for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years30-minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activitiesOpportun...

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Stay & Play

mc logo

Minecraft Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.This program is limited to participants ages 5-17 years old.Space is limited. First come, first served.

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

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 5-17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

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.

Graphic includes animated lion, hippo, giraffe, elephant and children popping out of an open storybook. Text reads Ray D Prueter Storytime. Tuesdays 10:30 am.

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrsFeatures stories, movement, rhymes and songsDuring the Library reconstruction, we will meet at the Orvene S. Carpenter...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
  • Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs
  • During the Library reconstruction, we will meet at the Orvene S.

Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrsFeatures stories, movement, rhymes and songs Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 añosPresent...

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs

 

Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años

Weekly Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Join our youth librarian for a weekly, literacy-based storytime featuring music, movement, felt stories, and bubbles! This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their paren...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join our youth librarian for a weekly, literacy-based storytime featuring music, movement, felt stories, and bubbles! This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.

Graphic of a baby bear with balloons in clouds - Come and Play

Come and Play

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

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

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!