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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. 

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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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Little Lab

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Join us on the patio for Hill Road Library's Little Lab! Children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play, and more.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us on the patio for Hill Road Library's Little Lab! Children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play, and more.

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Wise Owls Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

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Teen Craft Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

We will meet every other Wednesday and make something crafty! No sign-up required.

This program is designed for people ages 11-17.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will meet every other Wednesday and make something crafty! No sign-up required.

This program is designed for people ages 11-17.

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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!

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Minecraft Club

Monday, November 10, 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.

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.

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

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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+

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Discover Science - Sugar Density Towers

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HIL-Library Patio at Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family

Join the Foothill High Discover Science team on the patio at Hill Road Library for hands-on science learning and fun! We will explore fluids and density by creating sugar water density towers! Appropriate for grades k-5 and families. 

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Room: HIL-Library Patio
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the Foothill High Discover Science team on the patio at Hill Road Library for hands-on science learning and fun! We will explore fluids and density by creating sugar water density towers! Appropriate for grades k-5 and families. 

Human figure constructed from terra cotta pots in a garden

Master Gardener Learning Series - Art in the Garden

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Adults

Art in the Garden: using found objects to enhance your landscape

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

Art in the Garden: using found objects to enhance your landscape

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Image of a white lab and white shih tzu wearing Love on a Leash bandannas

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

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Teen Craft Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

We will meet every other Wednesday and make something crafty! No sign-up required.

This program is designed for people ages 11-17.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will meet every other Wednesday and make something crafty! No sign-up required.

This program is designed for people ages 11-17.

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Maker Lab - Butter Making

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Making butter by hand can be hard work, but it can be easily made at home--or at the library! In this activity, you'll not only get to find out how butter is made, but also how temperature affects the butter-making process.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Making butter by hand can be hard work, but it can be easily made at home--or at the library! In this activity, you'll not only get to find out how butter is made, but also how temperature affects the butter-making process.

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Minecraft Club

Monday, November 24, 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.

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Hill Road Book Club - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Hill Road Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 4pm

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

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 4pm

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

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

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 3:15pm.

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.