Holiday Library Closure Schedule

  • All Ventura County Libraries will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 and are closed all day Wednesday, December 25.
  • Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura cerrarán temprano a las 5:00 p.m. el martes 24 de diciembre y estarán cerradas todo el día el miércoles 25 de diciembre.

 

  • All Ventura County Libraries will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 and are closed all day Wednesday, January 1.
  • Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura cerrarán temprano a las 5:00 p.m. el martes 31 de diciembre y estarán cerradas todo el día el miércoles 1 de enero.

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Time Sun (12/22) Mon (12/23) Tue (12/24) Wed (12/25) Thu (12/26) Fri (12/27) Sat (12/28)
All Day
Closing

All Libraries Closed

All Day
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile 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 on Christmas Day.

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Ukulele Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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.

Foster Library Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
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.

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime - Canceled Today

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
  • Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs
  • During the Library reconstruction, we will meet at the Orvene S.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Coloring

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

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

10:00am - 5:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: 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.

11 am
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!


 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Color, Craft, or More

11:00am - 4:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every week. Crafts can be customized by age. Everyone is welcome! Word Searches and coloring pages are available daily. While you are here, check out our jigsaw puzzle exchange! (STEAM program)

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.

Come and Play

11:00am - 12:30pm
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:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

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.

CANCELED - 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.

Oak Park 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:

Toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come stay and play with us 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 "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.

 

 

12 pm
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Coloring

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: 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 "Family" group.

Family Coloring

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: 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 "Family" group.

Family Coloring

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: 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.

1 pm
This event is in the "Family" group.

Duplo Sundays

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a dinosaur or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library! (STEM program)

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Moranda Park

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Great news Port Hueneme!

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 "Family" group.

Kids Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun family movie at the Fillmore Library!

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 "Family" group.

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! (STEM program)

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wonder Workshop

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

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 "Family" group.

Lego Play

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Age Group: Children, Family
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 "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.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center: Winter Break: CLOSED

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Thursdays

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

Teens, join us every Thursday at the Library for a fun activity! Bring your friends or come solo.

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.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center: Winter Break: CLOSED

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.

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 "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. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

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

Winter Activities

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

12/23-Crafts

12/24-Board games

12/26-Movie: Home Alone

12/27-STEAM Friday (Presented by: Pathways to Science)

12/30-Crafts

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

Stay and Play

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Stay & Play

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

Winter Activities

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

12/23-Crafts

12/24-Board games

12/26-Movie: Home Alone

12/27-STEAM Friday (Presented by: Pathways to Science)

12/30-Crafts

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

Winter Activities

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

12/23-Crafts

12/24-Board games

12/26-Movie: Home Alone

12/27-STEAM Friday (Presented by: Pathways to Science)

12/30-Crafts

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Azahar Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

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

Winter Activities

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

12/23-Crafts

12/24-Board games

12/26-Movie: Home Alone

12/27-STEAM Friday (Presented by: Pathways to Science)

12/30-Crafts

4 pm
5 pm
Closing

Early 5pm Closure for all Libraries

5:00pm - 11:45pm
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile 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 will close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

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.