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Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, September 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

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, September 29, 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 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

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 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!

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, October 6, 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, October 7, 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, October 9, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 28, 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!

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

Thursday, October 30, 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.

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 10, 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!

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 Veterans 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 Veterans Day.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, November 13, 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, November 17, 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, November 18, 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, November 24, 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, 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