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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.

Author Michael Finkel photo and The Art Thief book cover image

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! 

haunted library with pumpkins in a cemetery for Horror in the stacks

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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Author Michael Finkel photo and The Art Thief book cover image

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
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Age Group:
Adults

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

Virtual Event
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! 

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

A teen relaxes and reads a book. Teen Tuesday at the Meiners Oaks Library 4pm-5pm

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

a pixelated butterfly image. Perler Beads at the Meiners Oaks Library.

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

A robot and a human play chess. Steam and Games, Meiners Oaks Library, 3pm-5pm

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library for Kids and teens. 3pm-5pm, Mondays. A photo of a painter's easel and paint brushes

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

A teen relaxes and reads a book. Teen Tuesday at the Meiners Oaks Library 4pm-5pm

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

a pixelated butterfly image. Perler Beads at the Meiners Oaks Library.

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

A robot and a human play chess. Steam and Games, Meiners Oaks Library, 3pm-5pm

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library for Kids and teens. 3pm-5pm, Mondays. A photo of a painter's easel and paint brushes

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

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

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Five babies playing with toys.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

A teen relaxes and reads a book. Teen Tuesday at the Meiners Oaks Library 4pm-5pm

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

a pixelated butterfly image. Perler Beads at the Meiners Oaks Library.

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

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.

A robot and a human play chess. Steam and Games, Meiners Oaks Library, 3pm-5pm

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

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.