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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.

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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, March 24, 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, March 26, 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, March 26, 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, March 28, 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, March 29, 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, March 29, 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, March 30, 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.

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 Cesar Chavez Day.

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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 Cesar Chavez Day.

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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, April 4, 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, April 5, 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, April 5, 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!

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

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 7, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 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, April 11, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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!

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

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, April 14, 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!

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.