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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

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-Great Pacific Child Development Center Patagonia

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MOB-Mobile Education Center at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Great Pacific Child Development Center Inc. (Ventura River)  for staff and students! Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Lib...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB-Mobile Education Center
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Great Pacific Child Development Center Inc. (Ventura River)  for staff and students! 

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Fillmore Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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, followed by a simple craft and open playtime

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, followed by a simple craft and open playtime
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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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!

 

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

Family Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja,...

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

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

Child playing with LEGOs. LEGO play every Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  As LEGO pieces are a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

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

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  As LEGO pieces are a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

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Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

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Teen Volunteer Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
AVE-Meeting Room at Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the chi...

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Room: AVE-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities 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.

Non Public Event-Great Pacific Child Development Center Patagonia

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MOB-Mobile Education Center at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Great Pacific Child Development Center Inc. (Patagonia)  for staff and students! Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB-Mobile Education Center
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Great Pacific Child Development Center Inc. (Patagonia)  for staff and students! 

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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!

Teen Craft Club

Teen Craft Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Every other week we will meet and make something crafty. This program is designed for people ages 11-19.  

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every other week we will meet and make something crafty. This program is designed for people ages 11-19.  

Red and green tomatoes growing on a vine.

Tomato Time: Secrets of Growing Perfect Tomatoes

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Craving the unbeatable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from your own garden? Join us to discover why Ventura County's Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow t...

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Craving the unbeatable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from your own garden? Join us to discover why Ventura County's Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow these beloved fruits!

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Computer Basics Class

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Fillmore Library will be hosting a free 12-week Computer Basics Class on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, beginning Febuary 5 and ending April 23.  Learn how to use a computer...

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

The Fillmore Library will be hosting a free 12-week Computer Basics Class on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, beginning Febuary 5 and ending April 23.  Learn how to use a computer, send and receive email, search for jobs and resources online, par

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.

Special NON PUBLIC event: Bring Your Kid to Work Day

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 11:00am
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Ventura County Government Center for their Bring Your Kid to Work event for staff and their children! Learn about the Ventura County Mob...

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

The Mobile Library will be at the Ventura County Government Center for their Bring Your Kid to Work event for staff and their children! 

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks 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 VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

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Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks 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 VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

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Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

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

Family Stay & Play

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja,...

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

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

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Game Day Thursdays

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family, Everyone
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, Middle School, Family, Everyone
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!

Game Day at Ojai Library

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come enjoy some board games from our collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

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

Come enjoy some board games from our collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

Teacher helps young student with homework.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

The word volunteer with colorful raised hands.

Teen Volunteer Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
AVE-Meeting Room at Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the chi...

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Room: AVE-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.

Science Lab for Kids at Oak View Library

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

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STEAM Activity: Rubberband Racers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
PIR-Main Library Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Start your engines! Join us for STEAM Fun at the Piru Library, where we'll be creating Rubberband Racers. How far or fast can yours go? Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Start your engines! Join us for STEAM Fun at the Piru Library, where we'll be creating Rubberband Racers. How far or fast can yours go? 

Recommended for ages 8 and up.