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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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Little Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
HIL-Library Patio at Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Room: HIL-Library Patio
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

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

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Master Gardeners Learning Series: Houseplant Rescue!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Adults

Having trouble with your houseplants? Join us for the second session of our Winter Master Gardener series and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life.

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

Having trouble with your houseplants? Join us for the second session of our Winter Master Gardener series and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life.

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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!

PAWS for reading

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, 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, Games & Play, 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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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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Minecraft Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 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 Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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!

PAWS for reading

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Maker Lab - Valenslime!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Roses are red, violets are blue; we've got slime just for you!


Slime scientists are invited to create Valentine-themed slime with Ms Cherry.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Roses are red, violets are blue; we've got slime just for you!


Slime scientists are invited to create Valentine-themed slime with Ms Cherry.

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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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 in observance of Presidents' 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 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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!

PAWS for reading

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, 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, Games & Play, 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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Discover Science - Borax Window Hangers

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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 learn about the principle of solubility by making Borax crystal window decorations! 

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 learn about the principle of solubility by making Borax crystal window decorations! 

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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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Minecraft Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 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 - Homegoing

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

The Hill Road Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each 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:

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

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

storytime logo - parent holding infant

Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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!

PAWS for reading

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

Human figure in running pose, crafted from yellow clay

Maker Lab: Stop-Motion Animation Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own.  Join us to make your own short film!  

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

Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own.  Join us to make your own short film!  

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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!