All Libraries Closed on January 20, 2025

All Ventura County Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Todas las sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el lunes 20 de enero en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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Adult Collage Sunday. Scissors, paper and a glue stick.

Adult Collage Sunday

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday, January 19th, 2025 in the Topping Room. Join us for a fun and creative collage event at the E.P. Foster Library! Supplies will be provided, and you are w...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday, January 19th, 2025 in the Topping Room. 

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play! 

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!


 

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every week. Crafts can be customized by age. Everyone is welcome! Word Searches and coloring pages are available daily. While you are here, check out ...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every week. Crafts can be customized by age. Everyone is welcome! Word Searches and coloring pages are available daily. While you are here, check out our jigsaw puzzle exchange! (STEAM program)

Graphic of different colored Duplo Blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a dinosaur or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library! (STEM program)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a dinosaur or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library! (STEM program)

Wonder workshop for adults - Topics change monthly - Taught by Tawny - Sunday at 2:30pm Ojai Library. Photos of sewing handcraft.

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eage...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Ojai Library Knitting and Fiber arts club for adults. Knitting needles with blue yarn.

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring t...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

All Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
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All VCL locations closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laub...

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Non Public Event-MUPU School

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 8:30am - 2:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at MUPU School for a special event for staff and students. Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at MUPU School for a special event for staff and students. 

Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrsFeatures stories, movement, rhymes and songs Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 añosPresent...

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs

 

Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años

Graphic includes animated lion, hippo, giraffe, elephant and children popping out of an open storybook. Text reads Ray D Prueter Storytime. Tuesdays 10:30 am.

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Offsite at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

 During the Library reconstruction, we will meet at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center.A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrsFeatures stories, mo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Event DetailsA drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30-minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities. A...

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

Event Details

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30-minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities.

Graphic of a baby bear with balloons in clouds - Come and Play

Come and Play

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
OKP-Storytime Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

lego pieces with event details

Lego Play

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
PIR-Main Library Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Perler Party at Ojai Library. Huge pile of colorful perler beads.

Perler Party

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Teacher helps young student with homework.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center at Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.Join us for free afterschool homework assis...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Rosenbluth Family Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Our temporary location for the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center is Living Hope Church Classroom 1, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme CA 93041.

A fox reading to ducks and butterflies under the word storytime

Oak View Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  Stay for the Play to Learn group which meets directly after stor...

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

Doodle Time at Oak View library

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Come color and draw with us! Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come color and draw with us! Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30 minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities. A great o...

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Families are welcome to storytelling, finger play, and nursery rhymes every Tuesday at 4:00pm.  Storytime is recommended for ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are welcome to storytelling, finger play, and nursery rhymes every Tuesday at 4:00pm.  Storytime is recommended for ages 0-5.

Garden To Table Series-From Soil to Sprouts

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman and learn how to enjoy an endless supply of fresh, nutritious vegetables from your own garden with our "Getting Started with Growing Yo...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman and learn how to enjoy an endless supply of fresh, nutritious vegetables from your own garden with our "Getting Started with Growing Your Own Food" class.  In this tips-filled session, we’ll discus

hand with a "NO" sign and flowers

"Labor Trafficking 101" Presentation

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

“Labor Trafficking 101", presented by Interface Children and Family Services, is a community awareness presentation that will help participants define human trafficking and labor t...

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Event Details:

“Labor Trafficking 101", presented by Interface Children and Family Services, is a community awareness presentation that will help participants define human trafficking and labor trafficking, identify helpful services and resources, and learn abou

Poetry Series. Illustration of woman holding a person sized quill with letters floating.

Poetry Series

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome. Participating poets may su...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laub...

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.