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Dia de los Muertos - Ray D. Prueter

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Adults, Family, Everyone

Event Details:

Dia de los Muertos at Ray D. Prueter Library! Join us for family crafting, coloring, and community. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dia de los Muertos at Ray D. Prueter Library! Join us for family crafting, coloring, and community. All are welcome!

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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. 

Poodle reads a book

Paws For Reading at the Ray D Prueter Library

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Family

Event Details:

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 2...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

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 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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Teen Advisory Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Age Group:
Teens

Have a say in what happens at the library! Join our Teen Advisory Group to share ideas, help plan children and teen events, and earn volunteer hours—all while meeting new friends.  Open to students in 8th–12th grade.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Have a say in what happens at the library! Join our Teen Advisory Group to share ideas, help plan children and teen events, and earn volunteer hours—all while meeting new friends.  Open to students in 8th–12th grade.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Minecraft character on blocks

Minecraft Club

Monday, December 15, 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.

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, December 15, 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.

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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Adult Collage Sunday

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

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.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Text reads Adult Collage Sunday. Collage making materials in background .

Adult Collage Sunday

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, January 19, 2026 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.

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.

Foster Public Focus Group

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Library Strategic Planning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

The Ventura County Library is launching a strategic planning initiative to guide our services, programs, and priorities over the next several years.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Strategic Planning
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library is launching a strategic planning initiative to guide our services, programs, and priorities over the next several years.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Ukulele Jam. Ukulele with blue background

Ukulele Jam

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

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.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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