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Winter Vegetables

Winter Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fert...

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:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden.

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One County, One Book - AUTHOR TALK with Michael Finkel at the Museum of Ventura County

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Locations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! Celebrate a season of community reading with a special appearance by author and journal...

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! 

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HORROR IN THE STACKS

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Horror in the StacksSaturday, October 11Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entranceJoin us for a frightfully fun evening as the library transforms into a haunted space!7...

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

Horror in the Stacks
Saturday, October 11
Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entrance

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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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Discover Science - Oozing Monster Slime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30pm
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 and explore cross-linking polymers by creating oozing monster slime! 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 and explore cross-linking polymers by creating oozing monster slime! Appropriate for grades k-5 and families. 

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Master Gardeners Learning Series - Introduction to Hydroponics

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

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space

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

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space

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Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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. 

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. 

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Maker Lab - Squishy Circuit Monsters

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School

Join us to create your very own electrified monster! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate all late arrivals.

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

Join us to create your very own electrified monster! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate all late arrivals.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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Minecraft Club

Monday, October 27, 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 - People of the Book

Tuesday, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 29, 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 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.

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Maker Lab - Ectoplasmic Slime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Join us for a special spooky Maker Lab and create ectoplasmic slime! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate late arrivals for this activity.

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

Join us for a special spooky Maker Lab and create ectoplasmic slime! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate late arrivals for this activity.

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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!

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!