PRU Reopening May 3, 2025

Announcement of Prueter Library Reopening: May 3, 2025, 11 am - 1 pm

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Ray D. Prueter Library Grand Reopening and Mural Unveiling

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

The City of Port Hueneme and the Ventura County Library (VCL) invite the community to attend a Grand Reopening and Mural Unveiling at the Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme on ...

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Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

The City of Port Hueneme and the Ventura County Library (VCL) invite the community to attend a Grand Reopening and Mural Unveiling at the Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm.  

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Creating a Pollinator Garden

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Get your buzz, flutter and chirp on by learning how to create a pollinator garden to attract birds, bees and butterflies.

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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:

Get your buzz, flutter and chirp on by learning how to create a pollinator garden to attract birds, bees and butterflies.

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Take 5 and Read To Kids

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrsFeatures stories, movement, rhymes and songsStay for the Play to Learn group which meets directly after storytime, fro...

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Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
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A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

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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.

Non Public Event-Victoria Care Center

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Adults

We will be at Victoria Care Center for a special event open to residents and staff.

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Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
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We will be at Victoria Care Center for a special event open to residents and staff.

Garden to Table Series - Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper Production

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Adults

Spice up your garden with homegrown peppers! From sweet bell peppers to zesty jalapeños and fiery habaneros, discover the colorful world of pepper growing in Ventura County.

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Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
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Spice up your garden with homegrown peppers! From sweet bell peppers to zesty jalapeños and fiery habaneros, discover the colorful world of pepper growing in Ventura County.

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Fillmore Friends of the Library Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

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

Our May selection is The Hunter by Tana French. Stop by the library to pick up a copy or request one from another VCL branch.

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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. 

Our May selection is The Hunter by Tana French. Stop by the library to pick up a copy or request one from another VCL branch.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at 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.

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Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
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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English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Grow Together/¡Crecer Juntos!

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Hill Road Library will host a day of family gardening fun! Local author Dr.

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Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Hill Road Library will host a day of family gardening fun! Local author Dr.

Wonder workshop for adults - Topics change monthly - Taught by Tawny - Sunday at 2:30pm Ojai Library. Photos of sewing handcraft.

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

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Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Ojai Library Knitting and Fiber arts club for adults. Knitting needles with blue yarn.

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

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Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at 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.

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Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
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.

Ojai Library Ukulele Club. Ukulele with colorful shapes in background.

Ukulele Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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Shakespeare Salon

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

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

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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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Ukulele Jam

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room:

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

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Poetry Series

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at 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.

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Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
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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Non Public Event-Oxnard Adult School

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. 

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Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. 

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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.

Non Public Event-Oxnard Adult School

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at the Oxnard Adult School for a special event for staff and students. 

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

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

May Club Selection: James - Percvial Everett

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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.

May Club Selection: James - Percvial Everett

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at 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.

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Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
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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English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!