The Ventura County Library - Ray D. Prueter Library

Ray D. Prueter Library
510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 486-5460

Cathy Thomason, City Librarian
cathy.thomason@ventura.org

Sharon Dykstra, Youth Librarian
sharon.dykstra@ventura.org


	HOURS
	Mon.	10-7
	Tue. & Wed.	10-6
	Thurs., Fri. & Sat.	12-5
	Sun.	Closed

Services

Want to know how to get a library card and borrow a book? Find out here.
Follow this link to learn how to access the library catalog from home.
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) 486-5460.
Eight computers are available for public Internet use. Computers are filtered for use by customers under 18.
One self-serve copy machines is available. Copies are ten cents each.
One word processor and one coin-operated typewriter are available.
One microfiche reader/printer and one microfilm reader/printer are available.
Prueter Library is a site for the Adult Literacy Program. Students are matched with volunteer tutors who help them improve reading, writing and spelling skills. See the Adult Literacy Program Web site for more information.

Programs

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party! Wednesday, June 25 at 2 pm.
For all ages! The Big, the Bad, the Beautiful and the Itty Bitty featuring Elaine Muray - dynamic storytelling.
Special Program schedule:
- Tuesday, July 1 at 2 pm - Library Ant-ics! (part 1)
- Wednesday, July 9 at 2 pm - Catch the Reading Bug Magic Show!
- Tuesday, July 15 at 2 pm - Library Ant-ics! (part 2)
- Wednesday, July 23 at 2 pm - Creepy Crawly Cuisine!
- Tuesday, July 29 at 2 pm - Library Ant-ics! (part 3)
- Wednesday, August 6 at 2 pm - The Itsy Bitsy Bug Show
- Tuesday, August 12 at 2 pm - Library Ant-ics! (part 4)
- Wednesday, August 20 at 2 pm - BUG-ology The life of a bug!
Storytimes for children ages 0-5 are held Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual storytime for children ages 0-5 is held each Monday at 10:30 a.m.
"Out and About" provides children ages 0-5 the opportunity to participate in storytime, get a library card, and check out books at the Port Hueneme Naval Base on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
"Read Me A Story and More" classes are offered quarterly for parents of children 0-5. The classes equip participants to have have rich, meaningful, early childhood learning experiences with their children. Registration is required. Call the library for a schedule.
The Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., when Hueneme School District schools are in session. For Homework Centers available in other Ventura County Libraries, click here.
The Library is a recipient of a Port Hueneme/South Oxnard Neighborhood for Learning grant funded by Prop 10 and First 5 of Ventura County which provides partial funding for library services to children ages 0-5 and their families.
Senior Morning - Computing for baby boomers and beyond. Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Special Events sponsored by the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library

Children's Programs

"We'll Read Club" is a monthly book discussion activity for children in grades k-1, 2-3 and 4-6. Registration is required. Call the library for a schedule.
Teen Advisory Board assists with planning services for teens. If interested in becoming a member, contact Sharon Dykstra at 486-5460.
Adult Mystery Book Discussion Group - Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Adult Contemporary book Discussion Group - Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required.
"Let's Knit Together" for ages 12 to 112. Each second Tuesday of the month 4:00-5:30 p.m. Supplies provided if needed. Registration required.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library support and benefit the Library. The Friends sponsor used book sales and special programs. Contact the Library Supervisor for more information on becoming a member or visit the Friends page.
Volunteers are needed to shelve, mend and process books. Call the Library for more information.
Volunteers are needed for Adult Literacy Program. For more information click here.
Volunteers are needed for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center.
Teen volunteers are needed for the Teen Advisory Board.

Collections

Prueter Library has items in English and Spanish, including magazines, books on tape and CD, music CDs, videos and DVDs.
The Ventura County Star and the Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal are kept for one year.

Community Links

Directions

Prueter Library is located at 510 Park Avenue, one block east of Ventura Road. See map.
Closest bus stop is Ventura Road near Pleasant Valley Road (in front of the Trade Winds Market.)