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.

Week Calendar

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10 am
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 "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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime & Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime and Sensory play every Monday!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

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.

Meiners Oaks Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs

 

Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

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 "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.

Fillmore Storytime - CANCELED

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, followed by a simple craft and open playtime
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.
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 "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.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

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 "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.

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:

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.

Discover Science - Fake Snow Making

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

This month the Discover Science team will explore endothermic reactions through creating fake snow.


 

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

Lego Play

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
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

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 "Family" group.

LEGO Play

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Family
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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

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

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 "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 "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.

Piru Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Mondays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Monday for some board game fun. Bring a friend, or just come solo. See you there!

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.

Piru Stay and Play

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

Stay & Play

This event is in the "Children" group.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person Minecraft program where we play on the same server together. Computer availability is first come, first served.


 

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 Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

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. 

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

Family Movie Matinee

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family movie at the Piru Library!  

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

Youth Financial Literacy Series: Credit

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

The 4th session in our Youth Financial Literacy Series, this workshop will discuss how to build and use credit. Perfect for anyone wanting to get smarter with money and reach their financial goals!

 

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

Marshmallow Snowflake STEM Challenge

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

We'll use marshmallows and toothpicks to bring some tasty winter cheer to your day.


 

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

Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are welcome to storytelling, finger play, and nursery rhymes every Tuesday at 4:00pm.  Storytime is recommended for ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Stop by the Meiners Oaks Library after school for fun art projects and games! Bring a friend, or just come solo. See you there!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Room: AVE-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers (ages 13 -18) will assist the Homework Center Coordinator by helping tutor students, as well as, helping to create STEAM projects for the children of the community.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chess Class

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Conference 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, excluding holidays, from 4:45pm to 5:45pm. 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.
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.

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

Wise Owls - The Westing Game

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

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

Friends of the Library Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Labor Trafficking 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

January is Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. These presentations will define human trafficking and labor trafficking, identify helpful services and resources, and teach about labor trafficking along the central coast.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.