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Dia de los Muertos - Ray D. Prueter

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Adults, Family, Everyone

Event Details:

Dia de los Muertos at Ray D. Prueter Library! Join us for family crafting, coloring, and community. All are welcome!

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

Dia de los Muertos at Ray D. Prueter Library! Join us for family crafting, coloring, and community. All are welcome!

sugar plum fairy dances behind clara holding the nutcracker

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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Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, November 25, 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, November 25, 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!

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, November 25, 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!

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Movies Of The Vietnam War Era

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

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Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, November 26, 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, 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.

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 the day after Thanksgiving.

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 the day after Thanksgiving.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 1, 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 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

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 2, 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!

graphics of movie curtains, tickets, and popcorn - Movie Series - Port Hueneme Libray

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

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Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, December 3, 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! 

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 8, 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 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

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 9, 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!

graphics of movie curtains, tickets, and popcorn - Movie Series - Port Hueneme Libray

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movies Of The Vietnam War Era - Tuesdays, starting Sept 23 through Dec 9 at 3:30pm. Join us for a movie every week, one for each year of the Vietnam War.

Rockets Designed by 3D Pens

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, December 10, 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! 

Prueter Public Focus Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Library Strategic Planning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

The Ventura County Library is launching a strategic planning initiative to guide our services, programs, and priorities over the next several years.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Strategic Planning
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library is launching a strategic planning initiative to guide our services, programs, and priorities over the next several years.

Graphics of fiber crafting items - Fiber Arts - New! Port Hueneme - Date and time

Fiber Arts

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Exploring the world of Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library - First ever event! This club will be meeting once a month on every third Saturday from 1pm - 2pm.

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

Exploring the world of Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library - First ever event! This club will be meeting once a month on every third Saturday from 1pm - 2pm.

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!

baby play group

First 5 Baby Social Play Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
PRU-Storytime Area/Room at Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Babies, Adults

Every Third Wednesday of the Month

October 15, November 19, December 17

For pregnant people and anyone with children newborn to age 12 months.

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Adults
Event Details:

Every Third Wednesday of the Month

October 15, November 19, December 17

For pregnant people and anyone with children newborn to age 12 months.