Ojai Library Closure 12/19/25

The Ojai Library will be closed Friday, December 19, 2025. Please consider visiting our other locations for your library needs.

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The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

baby animals and children stand on an open children's book

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

computer with online resources for children on the screen

Innovation Lab - Techie Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

The Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab offers an engaging program designed to help students discover the wealth of free online resources available with a Ventura Library Card.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

The Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab offers an engaging program designed to help students discover the wealth of free online resources available with a Ventura Library Card.

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Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

children making paper snowflakes

Innovation Lab: Holiday Crafter-noons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Get ready for some holiday cheer at the library! Join us for a festive Christmas craft program designed especially for children, where creativity and seasonal spirit come together.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for some holiday cheer at the library! Join us for a festive Christmas craft program designed especially for children, where creativity and seasonal spirit come together.

Autism Society of Ventura Logo

Sensory Storytime with Autism Society

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Autism Society Ventura County invites ASD ages 5 and under to a fun sensory playtime. Sensory Playtime is a welcoming hour of sensory exploration for children of all abilities on the third Friday of each month.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Autism Society Ventura County invites ASD ages 5 and under to a fun sensory playtime. Sensory Playtime is a welcoming hour of sensory exploration for children of all abilities on the third Friday of each month.

Graphics of fiber arts crafting items - Fiber Arts - Port Hueneme Library

Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Once a month on every third Saturday from 1pm to 2:30pm, we will be exploring the world of Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library. Over time, we will work with crochet, knitting, macrame, embroidery, cross-stitching, weaving, and more!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Once a month on every third Saturday from 1pm to 2:30pm, we will be exploring the world of Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library. Over time, we will work with crochet, knitting, macrame, embroidery, cross-stitching, weaving, and more!

Paws For Reading @ Ray D. Prueter Library

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

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!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, 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 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

baby animals and children stand on an open children's book

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

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.

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 Christmas 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 Christmas Day.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

baby animals and children stand on an open children's book

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

Ink drawing of books and writing materials - Contemporary Book Club - last Tuesday of every month at 2pm

Contemporary Book Club at Prueter Library

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

Rockets Designed by 3D Pens

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Middle School

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 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 New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!

baby animals and children stand on an open children's book

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!