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.

 

Upcoming Events

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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. 

Non Public Event-Oxnard Adult School

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
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. 

Saticoy Library Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

Oak Park Storytime

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

Toddler Play

11:30am - 1:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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

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.

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.

Game Day Thursdays

1:00pm - 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
Event Details:

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

Puzzle and a Movie

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
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

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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

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.

STEAM Activity

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Family
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 - Lego Challenge

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join in on the Lego fun at Hill Road library.   


 

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.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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

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. 

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. 

Villa Cesar Chavez Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Ventura College Weekend Market

8:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Family Coloring

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Coloring sheets and crayons are provided for children and their families.

Stay & Play

10:00am - 5:00pm
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.

Lego & Board Game Play

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
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.

 

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

It's slumber party time at the Ojai Library! Drop off your stuffed animals on Dec 21st for a sleepover and pick them up the next day to hear about their fun-filled adventures! Don't miss out on this adorable event!

Fun With Legos

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
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.