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Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 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

3D Pen Design

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 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

3D Pen Design

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

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

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 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

3D Pen Design

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 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

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

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

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

3D Pen Design

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

Thursday, August 28, 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.

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 Labor 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 Labor Day.

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 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

3D Pen Design

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 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

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

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

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, September 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

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!