Avenue Library

606 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-6393

Laura Paine, Library Supervisor
laura.paine@ventura.org

	HOURS
	Monday	11 - 1; 2 - 6
	Tuesday	2 - 6
	Wednesday	12 - 6
	Thursday	2 - 6
	Saturday	10 - 3
	Fri & Sun	Closed

Services

• Want to know how to get a library card and borrow a book? Find out here.
• Access the library catalog from home.
• Library staff will answer your research questions.
• If a book you want is not available at your local library, it can be be ordered from other libraries.
• Telephone questions will be answered during open hours. Call (805) 643-6393.
• Seven computers are available for public Internet use. Four computers are filtered for use by customers under 18. Three computers are unfiltered for use by adults.
• A self-serve copy machine is available. Copies are ten cents each.
• Meeting Room Rental - A small public meeting room is available for $10.00 for three hours use. The room has 14 chairs, a projection screen and room darkening shades. Call 643-6393 to schedule.
• Homework Centers are available in most Ventura County Libraries. Click here to see locations and times open.

Programs & Special Events

Summer Reading Program at Avenue Library
	Bead Creations (craft for ages 5-12)	Thursday	July 9	3:30 pm
	Origami (craft for ages 5-12)	Thursday	July 23	3:30 pm
	Music Makers (craft for ages 5-12)	Thursday	Aug 6	3:30 pm

• Special children's programs are scheduled in the Fall and Spring of each year. Check with library for program dates and information.
• Homework Center operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Center has two computers for Internet access.

Volunteer Opportunities

• The San Buenaventura Friends of the Library needs volunteers to help with used book sales, courier service for shut-ins, sponsorship of children's programs, and rental book and video programs.
• Volunteers are needed to assist in the Homework Center. Call the Library for more information at 643-6393.
• Volunteers are needed for Adult Literacy Program. For more information click here.

Collections

• Two weeks of the Ventura County Star newspaper is kept at the Avenue Library (the current week and the week prior.)
• Avenue Library has a large collection of children's books.
• The Library has magazines, books on tape, and videos.

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