All Libraries Closed on Monday, February 17, 2025

All Ventura County Libraries are closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day.

Todas las sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el lunes 17 de febrero en conmemoración del Día de los Presidentes.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Paws for Reading

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO Play

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  As LEGO pieces are a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEAM Lab at Ojai Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB-Mobile Education Center
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Great Pacific Child Development Center Inc. (Patagonia)  for staff and students! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.

Children of all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will play with small pieces of fabric to explore the art of fabric marbling.  This program is designed for people ages 11-19.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chess Class

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Conference Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

It's back! Chess Class for elementary and middle school children will be every Wednesday, excluding holidays, from 4:45pm to 5:45pm. Space is limited! Come sign-up at Oak Park Library. A waitlist will be available if class gets full.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

The Fillmore Library will be hosting a free 12-week Computer Basics Class on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, beginning Febuary 5 and ending April 23.  Learn how to use a computer, send and receive email, search for jobs and resources online, par

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
Description:

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Saticoy Library Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Storytime Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Game Day Thursdays

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come enjoy some board games from our large collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Day at Ojai Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come enjoy some board games from our collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon while school is in session.

February 6th – Movie

February 13th – Anti-Valentine’s Day Card Making

February 27th – Frankentoys

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Rosenbluth Family Homework Center

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Stay & Play

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Science Lab for Kids at Oak View Library

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. Best suited for students in grades 3-6. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join in on the Lego fun at Hill Road library.   

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

PAWS for Reading

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Step into a world of tails and tales with our PAWS for Reading program! Join us for a heartwarming opportunity where children can practice their reading skills in the company of our gentle and attentive furry friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 Conversation Group to build fluency skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Play

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
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. 


 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO PLAY

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for for a world of creativity and fun. Build a tower or craft fantastical creatures, each session is a chance to explore new worlds and express your creativity brick by brick.