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.

Upcoming Events

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Lego Play

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO PLAY

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Doodle Time

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

LEGO Play

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The club is For grades K-12. Club is at capacity, please register at the library to be placed on the waitlist.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Lego Play

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Odyssey: Catapult Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Conference Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Calling all elementary students! Join us for a fun STEAM Catapult Challenge activity. Recommended for ages 7-10 years.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Oak View Doodle Time

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Robotics Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary
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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Paws for Reading

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEAM Lab

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chess Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Science Lab for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

PAWS for Reading

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Play

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO PLAY

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Non-Public Event-Native American Heritage Month Gathering

10:00am - 2:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at a Native American Heritage Month Gathering for a special event for staff and students. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Nutcracker Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present a special Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special Storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, followed by a mini dance performance and Q&A session.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Doodle Time

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Piru Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Perler Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Oak View Doodle Time

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Paws for Reading

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary
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.