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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Series

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jake’s Run

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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Playwright and theatre director Bob Mayberry (Emeritus Prof, CSUCI) expands on the Shakespeare Authorship Question, examining the case for and against a half dozen alternate writers who have been proposed by scholars over the last hundred years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shakespeare Salon

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jake’s Run

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wise Owls Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shakespeare Salon

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Series

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

March Club Selection: The Women - Kristen Hannah

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Series

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

April Club Selection: When Women were Dragons - Kelly Barnhill