H. P. Wright Library

57 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-0336

Mary K. Lynch, City Librarian
mary.lynch@ventura.org

Star Soto, Children's Librarian
star.soto@ventura.org

	HOURS
	Mon. & Tue.	10-8
	Wed.	12-6
	Thursday	2-6
	Friday	12-6
	Saturday	12-5
	Sunday	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.
• Library staff will answer your reference 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) 642-0336.
• Six 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.
• Class visits by appointment.
• Public display case available. Contact the Librarian for more information.
• Friends of the library book store in lobby.
• Homework Centers are available in most Ventura County Libraries. Click here to see locations and times open.

Programs & Special Events

• May Storytimes
• June Storytimes
• Paws for Reading every Saturday.

• Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party! Monday, June 9 at 4:30 pm.
  For all ages! The Big, the Bad, the Beautiful and the Itty Bitty featuring Elaine Muray - dynamic storytelling.
  Special Program schedule:
  
  • Wednesday June 11, 3:30 pm – Pulse Drumming
    
  • Wednesday June 18, 3:30 pm – Theatre Gone Wild – Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Wednesday June 25, 3:30 pm – Conjured Up by Shawn McMaster
  • Wednesday July 2, 3:30 pm – The Magical Comedy of Jim Blantz - direct from the Magic Castle
  • Wednesday July 9, 3:30 pm – Mad Science
  • Wednesday July 16, 3:30 pm – Shirley Lorrain – The Art of Mime
  • Wednesday July 23, 3:30 pm – Mountain Lion Foundation
  • Wednesday July 30, 3:30 pm – Ojai Raptors
  • Wednesday Aug. 6, 3:30 pm – Reptile Family
  • Wednesday Aug. 13, 3:30 pm – Back to School Party
    
    
• Preschool storytimes on Mondays at 6:30 pm
• After school storytimes on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm (June 9 - August 13, see Summer Reading Program, above)
• San Buenaventura Friends - booksales, meetings.
  

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 for Adult Literacy Program. For more information click here.
• Library volunteers shelve books, mend books, read stories, organize shelves. Contact Library Supervisor for more information.

• Six months of the Ventura County Star newspaper and the Los Angeles Times are kept.
• The Library has a large collection of children's materials.
• The Library has magazines, phone books, books on tape and CD, rental videos/DVDs, and music CDs.
• On-line databases and eLibrary.
• Investment Center - Wall Street Journal and Valueline.
• Branch art work.
• Play collection.

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