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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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!

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

Oak View Play to Learn

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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,

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Non Public Event-MAOF

9:00am - 10:00am
Preschool
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Non Public Event-Barbara Webster PreK

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

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 "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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!
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hill Road Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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!


 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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. 

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 "Family" group.

Family Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Santa Paula Community Center

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Sewing Group

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Coloring

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
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.

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

LEGO Play

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Rancho Verde

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
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.

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 "Children" group.
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!

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.