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Information for Ventura County Library Foundation fundraiser event on October 19, 2025 at the Ventura Botanical Gardens

Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens Fundraiser

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

The Ventura County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at the Ventura Botanical Gardens - Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, October 19, 2025 - featur...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at the Ventura Botanical Gardens - Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens on Sunday

Hands holding leafy greens

Master Gardeners Learning Series - Introduction to Hydroponics

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less SpaceDiscover the basics of hydroponics in this 90-minute class for beginners with limited growing space. We'll learn about both c...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space

sugar plum fairy dances behind clara holding the nutcracker

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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Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, October 22, 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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

All Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations are closed on Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All VCL locations are closed on Veterans Day.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations close early on Thanksgiving Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All VCL locations close early on Thanksgiving Eve.

All Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All VCL locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day.

All Libraries Closed

All Day
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations are closed on the day after Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site
Description:

All VCL locations are closed on the day after Thanksgiving.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, December 3, 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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

Storytime. Tiempo de Cuentos. Tuesday, Martes at 4:00pm. Two children, sitting down reading by a pile of books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

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

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and geared for children ages 0 - 5.

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, December 24, 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.