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
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

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Teen Volunteer Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
AVE-Meeting Room at Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.

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Library Branch: Avenue Library
Room: AVE-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology
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Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

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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.

Melons and cucumbers.

Vine Time: Growing Magnificent Melons & Cucumbers

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the sweetness of homegrown melons and the crisp freshness of garden cucumbers! From honeydew to cantaloupe, Persian cucumbers to pickling varieties, discover the secrets of growing these sprawling summer favorites in Ventura County.

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Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Experience the sweetness of homegrown melons and the crisp freshness of garden cucumbers! From honeydew to cantaloupe, Persian cucumbers to pickling varieties, discover the secrets of growing these sprawling summer favorites in Ventura County.

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

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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.

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

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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.

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 Juneteenth.

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 Juneteenth.

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

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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.

Storytime, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Two children sitting and reading books.

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

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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.

Green Mediterranean herbs.

Fresh & Flavorful: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate.

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Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate.

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 Independence 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 Independence Day.

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

Thursday, August 28, 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.

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 Labor 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 Labor Day.

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.

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.

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.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

Wednesday, December 24, 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 Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas Day.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 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 New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's Day.