Simi Valley Library

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

Sandi Banks, Senior City Librarian
sandi.banks@ventura.org

 Simi Valley Library

HOURS

Mon - Thurs    10 - 8

Friday                1 - 5

Saturday         10 - 5

Sunday             1 - 5 

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. View map.
  • Closest bus stop is on Tapo Canyon adjacent to the Library.

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 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.
  •  32 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.
  • Meeting Room Rental - A meeting room is available for non-profit organizations' use; all meetings must be open to the public. Room capacity is from 90-200 people: 90 people "conference style" with chairs (chairs may need to be supplied by the renting group) and 200 people "theatre style" without chairs. The room has a large projection screen, however, audio-visual equipment must be supplied by the renter. Prices are - up to 3 hours: $50; 3 to 5 hours: $75; more than 5 hours: $100. Call library at (805) 526-1735 for more information. Use of the room is limited to twice per month, effective July 1, 2011.
  • Adult Literacy Program - 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.

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Programs & Special Events - Simi Valley Library Event Calendar

  • Tiny Tots Storytimes are Monday mornings 10:10 - 10:30am
  • Preschool Storytimes are Tuesday mornings at 11:30am
  • Family Storytimes are in the Children's Story Corner:
    • Saturday mornings at 11am
    • Tuesday evenings at 7pm
  • Musical Storytimes are every 3rd Tuesday at 11:30am
  • Bilingual Storytimes are the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 11am Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Children's Story Corner 
  • PAWS 4 Healing, Inc. R.E.A.D. Program are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Children's Story Corner
  • Waggin' Tales - an afternoon program every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm, for school children ages 5 and up, to improve reading skills
  • See Ventura County Star photos from Halloween Day 2011
  • Teen Club Meetings are twice a month on Thursdays from 3:45pm to 5pm
    Remaining 2011 date:
    December 15 - Holiday Party
  • Literazzi Book Discussion group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11 am in Simi Library.  
  • Homework Centers are available in most Ventura County Libraries. Click here to see locations and times open.
  • Parents! Use the AR Book Finder to find Accelerated Reader books.

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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 and adult lecture series. 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.
  • We need volunteers to help maintain library materials including mending/repairing library books.

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.

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