Meet author Linda Weaver Clarke at the Family Legacy Writing Workshop on Tuesday, April 9 from 6-8pm at the Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme.

Turn your family history into a variety of interesting stories. Make your ancestors come alive on paper. Learn the most important elements of writing.

“Ms. Clarke is terrific. She appeals to genealogists and aspiring authors. I was terribly impressed! She instructs for two hours; the people were genuinely attuned to what she presents. . . She KNOWS her subject and can present it wonderfully. As I say, she is terrific, thorough, professional, yet strikes just the right chord with her audience.”  
                                                                              – Mary Jo Gohlke

CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and Foster Library are proud to present a new lecture series.

Professors from the university will visit the library during the semester to share with the community. Talks will range over a wide variety of topics and will be held in the Topping Room.

For additional information, check the Fun at Foster blog! All events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Schedule:
Wednesday, April 24, 6 - 7pm “Evolution of Surfing and the Culture Surrounding It” with Professor Jack Reilly, CSUCI

Wednesday, May 22, 6 - 7pm “Tearing the Fabric: Exploring and Predicting Elevated Vertebrate Road Kill from Ventura County to Louisiana to the Middle East” with Dr. Sean Anderson, CSUCI

Looking for something to do this weekend? From Ventura and Ojai to Port Hueneme and Simi Valley, Ventura County Libraries have choices for the whole family!

On Saturday, March 16:

11:30a - 1:30p is Open House at Foster Library

1pm is Book Reading and Signing at Ojai Library

2pm is Be Your Own Editor at Prueter Library

And, on Sunday, March 17:

1 - 4pm Go Green @ Family Fest at Simi Valley Library

Have you written a book?  Are you planning to write one?  Whether you find a publisher for it or self-publish, that book must be edited.  Learn the most important steps in the editing process on Saturday, March 16 at 2pm at Prueter Library with Mary Embree.

Mary is an author, editor, literary consultant, and public speaker.  She has written The Author's Toolkit; Abused, Confused & Misused Words and Starting Your Career As a Freelance Editor. 

Come and learn how to take the first steps this Saturday at Preuter Library!

Grab your little Leprechauns and come to the Simi Valley Library on Sunday, March 17th from 1pm to 4pm for the 17th annual Family Fest.

We’ll be “Going Green @ the Library” celebrating  St. Patrick’s Day, Spring and recycling.

Our special guest is storyteller Jim Cogan with performances at 1:30pm and 3pm.

To promote book recycling bring a gently used children’s book and pick another book to take home. There will be Story Corners hosted by Simi Valley and Santa Susana High School drama students, coloring stations and a special craft.

Fun for all ages and it’s FREE!   * * *   Remember to wear green!

For the month of February, Saticoy Library is proud to be showing the Loma Vista 4-H Photography Project.

The photographs are on display in our children's area - come check them out!