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Featured Events

Winter Vegetables

Winter Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fert...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden.

Author Michael Finkel photo and The Art Thief book cover image

One County, One Book - AUTHOR TALK with Michael Finkel at the Museum of Ventura County

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Locations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! Celebrate a season of community reading with a special appearance by author and journal...

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! 

haunted library with pumpkins in a cemetery for Horror in the stacks

HORROR IN THE STACKS

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Horror in the StacksSaturday, October 11Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entranceJoin us for a frightfully fun evening as the library transforms into a haunted space!7...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Horror in the Stacks
Saturday, October 11
Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entrance

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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

a baby plays with a ball

Preschool Stay and Play

Tuesday, November 18, 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!

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Movies Of The Vietnam War Era

Tuesday, November 18, 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 19, 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! 

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

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.

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, December 1, 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, 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!

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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.

Rockets Designed by 3D Pens

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! 

Table and chairs in the Prueter Library Teen Space

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, December 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, 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!

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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!