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Winter Vegetables

Winter Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fert...

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

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden.

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One County, One Book - AUTHOR TALK with Michael Finkel at the Museum of Ventura County

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Locations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! Celebrate a season of community reading with a special appearance by author and journal...

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! 

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HORROR IN THE STACKS

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Horror in the StacksSaturday, October 11Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entranceJoin us for a frightfully fun evening as the library transforms into a haunted space!7...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Horror in the Stacks
Saturday, October 11
Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entrance

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
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.

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Fillmore Story Time!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family

Come read, sing, and play with us at Fillmore Library every week on Wednesdays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come read, sing, and play with us at Fillmore Library every week on Wednesdays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers.

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

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Storytime at Ojai Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 


 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 


 

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Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

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Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

Ojai Library presents STEAM Lab Haunted House Competition 2025 Children and Teens construct your own haunted houses! Wednesdays 2-5pm at Ojai Library Submit to our competition by Oct 29th to receive a prize! Whimsically spooky illustrations of a haunted hamlet.

STEAM Lab: Haunted House Edition at Ojai Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children

Join us to construct your own haunted house! Submit to our competition by Oct 29th to receive a prize!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us to construct your own haunted house! Submit to our competition by Oct 29th to receive a prize!

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Paws for Reading at Ojai Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

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Teen Color and Craft

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

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.

HACSB-Westview Apartments

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

We we will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura in Westview Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

We we will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura in Westview Village. 

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Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family

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.

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.

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer 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. Sign-up begin at 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer 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. Sign-up begin at 3:15pm.

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Learning Hub

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Cartoon animals reading books, children listening to a story

Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SAT-Storytime Space at Saticoy Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

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.

Graphic of three children reading in a tree - Oak Park Storytime

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

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

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

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Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

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

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

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Game Day at Ojai Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy some board games from our collection or challenge someone to foosball! Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library.
 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Enjoy some board games from our collection or challenge someone to foosball! Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library.
 

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Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon.

Oct 2nd – Collaging!
Oct 9th – Banned Books Bingo!
Oct 16th – Tiny Art Show!
Oct 23rd – Papel Picado Skulls!
Oct 30th – Frankentoys & a Scary Movie!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon.

Oct 2nd – Collaging!
Oct 9th – Banned Books Bingo!
Oct 16th – Tiny Art Show!
Oct 23rd – Papel Picado Skulls!
Oct 30th – Frankentoys & a Scary Movie!

A robot and a human play chess. Steam and Games, Meiners Oaks Library, 3pm-5pm

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family

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.

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.

Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background

Learning Hub

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Event details in English and Spanish

English Language Social Club for Adults

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Join our friendly and supportive English Language Learning Group at the library!

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join our friendly and supportive English Language Learning Group at the library!

The Art Thief book cover in English and in Spanish

The Art Thief - Bilingual Book Discussion

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a bilingual book discussion of The Art Thief our 2025 selection for One County, One Book!

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual book discussion of The Art Thief our 2025 selection for One County, One Book!

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.