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 |
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HOURSMonday 10 - 7 Tues & Wed 10 - 6 Thurs - Sat 12-5 Sunday Closed |
Directions
- The Ray D. Prueter Library is located at 510 Park Avenue, one block east of Ventura Road. View map.
- Closest bus stop is Ventura Road near Pleasant Valley Road (in front of Mary's Food Market.)
Services
- Want to know how to get a library card, borrow a book, and more? See our FAQ page.
- Access the library catalog from home.
- Library staff will answer your research questions.
- If a book, DVD, or audio book you want is not available, it can be be ordered and delivered from other Ventura County libraries for you to pick up at the Ray D. Prueter Library.
- Telephone questions will be answered during open hours. Call (805) 486-5460.
- Twelve computers are available for public Internet use. Computers are filtered for use by customers under 18.
- One self-serve copy machine is available. Copies are ten cents each.
- One word processor is available.
- One microfiche reader/printer and one microfilm reader/printer are available.
- Ray D. 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 & Events for Youth - Ray D. Prueter Library Event Calendar
- Story times for children ages 0-5 are held Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Bilingual story time for children ages 0-5 is held each Monday at 10:30 a.m.
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The “Out and About” outreach program provides eligible babies, toddlers and their parents the opportunity to participate in library programs at the Port Hueneme Naval Base two times each month.
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The Rosenbluth Family Homework Center temporary hours & services- Computers for completion of student homework are available during Homework Center hours, Mondays & Tuesdays 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. Homework assistance is available only on Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. For Homework Centers available in other Ventura County Libraries, click here.
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"After-School Reading Crew” is a monthly literature-based activity offered September through May for children in grades K-6. Registration is required.
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Teen Advisory Board, comprised of teens ages 13-17, assists with planning services and events for teens. If interested in becoming a member, please contact the Youth Librarian.
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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, such as story times and early literacy education, for children ages 0-5 and their families.
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Many thanks to the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library for generously sponsoring story times, the "After School Reading Crew", and teen events.
Programs & Events for Adults - Ray D. Prueter Library Event Calendar
- Read Me a Story & More - Saturday, March 27 from 2-4 pm An early literacy workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 5 and under. Registration is required. Click here for details.
- Senior Morning - Computer assistance for baby boomers and beyond is available on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Adult Mystery Book Discussion Group - Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m., from January through September. Registration is required.
- Adult Contemporary book Discussion Group - Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m., from January through September. Registration is required.
- “Let's Knit Together” for ages 12 to 112 meets each second Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Supplies provided if needed. Registration required.
- Many thanks to the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library for generously sponsoring the Adult Book Discussion Groups and "Let's Knit Together" programs.
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 for the 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, which involves attending monthly board meetings and planning & hosting teen events.
Collections
- The Ray D. Prueter Library has items in English and Spanish, including books, 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.