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Event List

Featured Events

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Nutcracker Storytime @ Foster Library

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, follow...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, followed by a mini dance performance and lesson. 

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Non Public-Santa Paula Community Center Preschool

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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Perler Beads at Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, November 12, 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, Family

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, Family
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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LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  

As LEGO pieces may be a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

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 may be a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

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Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, November 12, 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! 

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STEAM Lab at Ojai Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) at our weekly STEAM Lab.

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

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) at our weekly STEAM Lab.

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 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.

 

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Family Games Day

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Let's play! Come to Fillmore Library to play classic board games, card games, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Let's play! Come to Fillmore Library to play classic board games, card games, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

Science Afterschool at Oak View Library

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. 

  • Best suited for students in grades 3-6.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.
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/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.
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STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

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

 

Schedule:

11/6: Video Games

11/13: Board Games

11/20: Lego

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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:

11/6: Video Games

11/13: Board Games

11/20: Lego

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Maker Lab - Make a "3D Me!"

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Create a 3D version of yourself!  Designs will be printed on our 3D printer for pick-up later in the month.  Space is limited. This program is designed for children ages 8+

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Create a 3D version of yourself!  Designs will be printed on our 3D printer for pick-up later in the month.  Space is limited. This program is designed for children ages 8+

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Learning Hub

Thursday, November 13, 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.

 

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LEGO Mazes

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Create a Lego maze for your hexbug to explore!

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Create a Lego maze for your hexbug to explore!

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Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Play board games, build with Lego, and solve puzzles. A perfect low-key Saturday activity for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Play board games, build with Lego, and solve puzzles. A perfect low-key Saturday activity for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

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Fillmore Library Lego Play

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family

Build and play! Create anything from your imagination with Lego and  Duplo at Fillmore Library!

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

Build and play! Create anything from your imagination with Lego and  Duplo at Fillmore Library!

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Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

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

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

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Soliz Storytime & Sensory Play

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for Storytime and Sensory Play!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime and Sensory Play!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

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Piru Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
PIR-Storytime Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room A at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

11/3: Drawing and Doodling

11/10: Tiny Paintings

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

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

11/3: Drawing and Doodling

11/10: Tiny Paintings

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Math Center

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Sharpen your math skills through fun games! (K-8)

Tutors are available to answer quick math questions! (K-10)

 

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

Sharpen your math skills through fun games! (K-8)

Tutors are available to answer quick math questions! (K-10)

 

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Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

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

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

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Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, November 18, 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

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

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

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

Information about Oak View Library's weekly storytime and play group events

Oak View Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

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.  

Art Afterschool at Oak View Library

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Come color, draw and craft with us! 

  • Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come color, draw and craft with us! 

  • Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.