Strategic Plan

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All-Staff Closure

Thursday, January 29, libraries open later at 2 pm. All libraries are closed until 2 pm for staff training.

Event List

All Libraries Open Later at 2 pm

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00am - 2:00pm

Albert H. Soliz Library, 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

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, 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

Description:

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Today's Storytime has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will return next week. See you there!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Today's Storytime has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will return next week. See you there!

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Today's Toddler Play has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will be back next week. See you there!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Today's Toddler Play has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will be back next week. See you there!

Lego bricks border around event title - Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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, February 1, 2026 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, February 1, 2026 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!

Graphics of chess pieces - Chess Class - Oak Park Library

Chess Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Elementary, Middle School

Learn how to play chess at a tournament level. You will experience lectures and problem solving, then play actual games. This weekly class is for elementary and middle school grades.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room

Age Group: Elementary, Middle School

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Learn how to play chess at a tournament level. You will experience lectures and problem solving, then play actual games. This weekly class is for elementary and middle school grades.

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

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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!

small groups of people learning English at Oak Park Library - Call (805) 677-7160 for more information

English Conversation Group at Oak Park Library

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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, February 5, 2026 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, February 7, 2026 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!

Silhouette of person reading a book - Silent Book club

Silent Book Club at Oak Park Library

Sunday, February 8, 2026 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!

Three images of children playing with blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, February 8, 2026 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, February 8, 2026 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!

Graphics of chess pieces - Chess Class - Oak Park Library

Chess Class

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Elementary, Middle School

Learn how to play chess at a tournament level. You will experience lectures and problem solving, then play actual games. This weekly class is for elementary and middle school grades.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room

Age Group: Elementary, Middle School

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Learn how to play chess at a tournament level. You will experience lectures and problem solving, then play actual games. This weekly class is for elementary and middle school grades.

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

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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!

Image of succulents - Master Gardeners of Ventura County

Master Gardeners at Oak Park Library

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library

Age Group:

Adults

Right plant, Right Place. Come learn how to choose plants for the space you have in your yard. You will learn about micro climates, hydro zones, characteristics of drought tolerant plants, and how to establish and maintain your plantings.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Right plant, Right Place. Come learn how to choose plants for the space you have in your yard. You will learn about micro climates, hydro zones, characteristics of drought tolerant plants, and how to establish and maintain your plantings.

small groups of people learning English at Oak Park Library - Call (805) 677-7160 for more information

English Conversation Group at Oak Park Library

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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, February 12, 2026 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, February 14, 2026 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, February 15, 2026 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, February 15, 2026 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!