Event List

Featured Events

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...

Open

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.

Author Michael Finkel photo and The Art Thief book cover image

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!

haunted library with pumpkins in a cemetery for Horror in the stacks

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

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 23, 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.

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Learning Hub

Thursday, October 23, 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.

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

E.P. Foster Library

Program Type:

Games & Play, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

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.

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.

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library for Kids and teens. 3pm-5pm, Mondays. A photo of a painter's easel and paint brushes

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

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:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

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

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

FOS-Makerspace at E.P. Foster Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library. Our June 9 Minecraft Club coincides with our Summer Reading Kickoff at EP Foster Library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library

Room: FOS-Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library. Our June 9 Minecraft Club coincides with our Summer Reading Kickoff at EP Foster Library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Minecraft Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Hill Road Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative play.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative play.

$Math explorers text with math symbols$

Math Center

Monday, October 27, 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)

Perler Party at Ojai Library. Huge pile of colorful perler beads.

Perler Party at Ojai Library

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Ojai Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Elementary, Teens

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Library Branch: Ojai Library

Age Group: Elementary, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

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Learning Hub

Tuesday, October 28, 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.

a pixelated butterfly image. Perler Beads at the Meiners Oaks Library.

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

$Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background$

Learning Hub

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

Illustrated of a young girl wearing laboratory goggles making colorful explosions while a group of excited children watch

Maker Lab - Ectoplasmic Slime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hill Road Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Join us for a special spooky Maker Lab and create ectoplasmic slime! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate late arrivals for this activity.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Program Type: Science & Technology

Event Details:

Join us for a special spooky Maker Lab and create ectoplasmic slime! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate late arrivals for this activity.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 30, 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 30, 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.

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

E.P. Foster Library

Program Type:

Games & Play, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

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.

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.

$Math explorers text with math symbols$

Math Center

Monday, November 3, 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)

$Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background$

Learning Hub

Tuesday, November 4, 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.

$Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background$

Learning Hub

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Image of colorful Lego bricks

Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hill Road Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you. The sky's the limit!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library

Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology

Event Details:

Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you. The sky's the limit!

$Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background$

Learning Hub

Thursday, November 6, 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.

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

FOS-Makerspace at E.P. Foster Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library. Our June 9 Minecraft Club coincides with our Summer Reading Kickoff at EP Foster Library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library

Room: FOS-Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library. Our June 9 Minecraft Club coincides with our Summer Reading Kickoff at EP Foster Library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

$Text reads teen tutors with school supplies in the background$

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.

Illustrated of a young girl wearing laboratory goggles making colorful explosions while a group of excited children watch

Copy of 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+