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Veterans Day - All Libraries Closed

All libraries are closed Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11

Event List

Featured Events

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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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Fun With Legos

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

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Silent Book Club

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Oak Park's Silent Book Club! Read a book of your own choosing and at the session freely share what you are reading with others. This club meets on the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 12pm. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us for Oak Park's Silent Book Club! Read a book of your own choosing and at the session freely share what you are reading with others. This club meets on the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 12pm. All are welcome!

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Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

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.

Graphic of three adults talking - English Conversation Group - Oak Park Library

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

Graphic of three children reading in a tree - Oak Park Storytime

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

Lego bricks border around event title - Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Picture of a dog wearing glasses reading a book - Paws 4 Reading - Oak Park Library

Paws For Reading

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary, Family

They're back! Paws For Reading is a one on one program for kids. Once a month, your child can cozy up and read to specially trained pups. This is a great way to build reading confidence. Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

They're back! Paws For Reading is a one on one program for kids. Once a month, your child can cozy up and read to specially trained pups. This is a great way to build reading confidence. Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Three images of children playing with blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

graphic of Eiffle Tower - French Conversation Circle - Day and time - Oak Park Library

French Conversation Circle

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
OKP-Conference Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

You learned French and want to practice or share your experiences or travels in French, this circle is for you! French Conversation Circle is designed for learners to review and practice in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

You learned French and want to practice or share your experiences or travels in French, this circle is for you! French Conversation Circle is designed for learners to review and practice in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Graphic of a baby bear with balloons in clouds - Come and Play

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Park Library
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Graphic of three adults talking - English Conversation Group - Oak Park Library

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

Graphic of three children reading in a tree - Oak Park Storytime

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

Lego bricks border around event title - Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Three images of children playing with blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Graphic of a baby bear with balloons in clouds - Come and Play

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Park Library
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Graphic of three adults talking - English Conversation Group - Oak Park Library

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

This session of English Conversation Group has been cancelled due to Election Day. The group will resume 12/2 at its regular time. Questions? Call (805) 212-9388.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

This session of English Conversation Group has been cancelled due to Election Day. The group will resume 12/2 at its regular time. Questions? Call (805) 212-9388.

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.