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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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 "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 "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 "Everyone" group.
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.

Day before Christmas

5:00pm - 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
All Locations
Description:

All VCL locations will close at 5 pm. 

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
All Locations
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 "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 "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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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)

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.

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.

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 "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.

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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 "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 "Everyone" group.

Southwinds Neighborhood

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.