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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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Event Type

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

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.

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

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!  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Maker Lab- Butter Making

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

Making butter by hand can be hard work, but it can be easily made at home, or at the library! In this activity you'll not only get to find out how butter is made, but also how temperature affects the butter-making process.

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

Microscope Exploration with the Society of Women Engineers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Come explore the wonderful world of microscopes with the Society of Women Engineers!

Recommend ages: 10 and up 

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 "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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

We will be at The Artesian of Ojai for a special event open to residents and staff.

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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

STEAM Friday

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Free K-8 science experiments presented by Pathways to Science.

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

Dinosaur Fun Facts & Drawing Activity

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for an adventure that's sure to be a roaring good time with Paul and his Prehistoric Pals!

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.

 

 

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

Saticoy Sowers - Hill Road Library

11:00am - 2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the Saticoy Food Hub at Hill Road Library for a day of hands-on activities focused on sustainable gardening, soil health, and amazing pollinators. You'll also be able to plant seeds to take home and watch them grow! See you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Sewing Group

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The local American Sewing Guild neighborhood sewing group will be holding a free mending event on Saturday, November 23, from 12pm-3pm.

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.

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.