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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"Peaks & Valleys" by Leslie K Bennett. Smiling woman with sunglasses and a moody mountainous background.

Peaks & Valleys

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hear local author Leslie Bennett discuss her newest mystery novel, set in Ventura County. Peaks & Valleys is a taut, suspenseful tale of one woman’s struggles to overcome ...

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

Hear local author Leslie Bennett discuss her newest mystery novel, set in Ventura County. Peaks & Valleys is a taut, suspenseful tale of one woman’s struggles to overcome nearly insurmountable odds and find true love.

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.

Lion Tamer Memoir 2 How it all began. Local Author Therese Marie Duncan at the Ojai Library. Painting of male lion with striped background.

Lion Tamer Memoir 2: How It All Began

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Therese Marie Duncan will read from LION TAMER MEMOIR 2: How It All Began, and will also talk about her workbook HOW TO MAKE A MEMOIR READ LIKE A NOVEL. Don’t miss this event!

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

Therese Marie Duncan will read from LION TAMER MEMOIR 2: How It All Began, and will also talk about her workbook HOW TO MAKE A MEMOIR READ LIKE A NOVEL. Don’t miss this event!

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

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Hill Road Library Book Club - The Frozen River

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.January Club Selection: Th...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

January Club Selection: The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon

Once there was a time before Love And then Love began. Cupid and heart with colorful feather-like art.

Romantic Myth

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Puglia will explore the evolution of Romantic Myth from antiquity through the Renaissance. 

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

Dr. Puglia will explore the evolution of Romantic Myth from antiquity through the Renaissance.


 

Poetry at the Library. Black and White background.

Poetry at the Library

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

black and white illustration of William Shakespeare. Black spattered background.

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, February 3, 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:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels o...

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

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

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Friends of the Library Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Who Wrote Shakespeare: The Suspects

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Shakespeare’s plays are known across the globe and have shaped our literary world for centuries. In last year’s lecture series, Dr. Bob Mayberry presented the myths and legends sur...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Shakespeare’s plays are known across the globe and have shaped our literary world for centuries. In last year’s lecture series, Dr. Bob Mayberry presented the myths and legends surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean literature.

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

Poetry Series

Tuesday, February 18, 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.

Jake's Run local Author Richard Simon at Ojai Library. Cover of book with a yellow abstract background.

Jake’s Run

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Career homicide prosecutor Richard Simon will speak about his two critically acclaimed fiction books in the courtroom drama/crime thriller genre, and how his vast experience in hol...

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

Career homicide prosecutor Richard Simon will speak about his two critically acclaimed fiction books in the courtroom drama/crime thriller genre, and how his vast experience in holding the worst criminals accountable has contributed to his storyte

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Poetry Workshop with Ventura County Poet Laureate Mary Ann McFadden

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Ventura County Poet Laureate Mary Ann McFadden for a special evening of creativity!  Whether you're a seasoned poet or have always wanted to get started writing poetry, t...

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join Ventura County Poet Laureate Mary Ann McFadden for a special evening of creativity!  Whether you're a seasoned poet or have always wanted to get started writing poetry, this workshop is for you!

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

hbc

Hill Road Library Book Club - Go Tell It On The Mountain

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.February Club Selection:&n...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

February Club Selection: Go Tell It On The Mountain - James Baldwin

Poetry at the Library. Black and White background.

Poetry at the Library

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

black and white illustration of William Shakespeare. Black spattered background.

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, March 3, 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:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels o...

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

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

wise owls logo

Wise Owls Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.orgVisit the Hill Ro...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

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Friends of the Library Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

black and white illustration of William Shakespeare. Black spattered background.

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, March 17, 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:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels o...

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

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

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

Poetry Series

Tuesday, March 18, 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.

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!