The Ventura County Library - Camarillo Library

Simi Valley Library

2969 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-1735

HOURS

Mon. - Thurs.

10-8

Friday

1-5

Saturday

10-5

Sunday

1-5

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.
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) 526-1735.
Eight computers are available for public Internet use. Computers are filtered for use by customers under 18.
Self-serve copy machines are available. Copies are ten cents each; color copies are fifty cents each.
Simi Valley 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 & Special Events

Preschool Storytimes are Tuesdays mornings at 11:30 am in the Story Area.
Family Storytimes are Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Saturday mornings at 11:00 am in the Story Area.
Workshops for Teens [Each workshop is limited to 25 people with sign up sheets at the reference desk.]
- Thursday May 8th @ 3:45pm - Chocolate candy making workshop
- Thursday May 22nd @ 3:45pm - Bead making workshop
- Thursday June 5th @ 3:45 pm - Origami
- Thursday June 19th @ 3:45 pm - Anime drawing workshop
Literazzi book discussion group. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in Simi Library.
Paws 4 Healing, Inc. R.E.A.D. Program: Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm in the Children’s room.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs started in 1999 and has helped thousands of children discover the joys of books and reading and improve their reading skill.
Attend and read aloud to trained & registered therapy dogs, 2008 dates: May 28, June 25, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 26.
Homework Centers are available in most Ventura County Libraries. Click here to see locations and times open.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Simi Valley Friends of the Library supports the Simi Valley Library. The Friends have a large used bookstore in the Library. They also sponsor children's programs, an adult lecture series, as well as rental books. Please come to the Library for more information on joining the Friends or visit the Friends page.
Volunteers are needed for Adult Literacy Program. For more information click here.
Volunteers are needed for storytelling and crafts programs.

Collections

Simi Valley Library has the Ventura Star (formerly the Simi Valley Enterprise) back to 1912.
Simi Valley Library has a large collection of automotive repair manuals, biographies, careers, and Simi Valley history.
Simi Valley Library houses the public review documents for the City of Simi Valley and the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Simi Valley Library has magazines, books on tape and a large DVD collection.

Community Links

Directions

Simi Valley Library is located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road next door to the Simi Valley City Hall. The nearest cross street is Alamo Street. See map.
Closest bus stop is on Tapo Canyon adjacent to the Library.