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Event List

Featured Events

image of a Vision Board for 2026

Vision Board Craft

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

Event Details:

Start the new year with intention! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft session to create your own 2026 vision board and set inspiring goals for the year ahead

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

Start the new year with intention! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft session to create your own 2026 vision board and set inspiring goals for the year ahead

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Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Harmon Canyon Preserve

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Cancelled due to Harmon Canyon closure.

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Cancelled due to Harmon Canyon closure.

Cartoon animals reading books, children listening to a story

Saticoy Library Storytime - CANCELLED

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SAT-Storytime Space at Saticoy Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Storytime Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Storytime @ Harmon Canyon Preserve

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MOB-Mobile Education Center at Mobile Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Cancelled due to Harmon Canyon closure.

We will be at the Harmon Canyon Preserve!

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB-Mobile Education Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Cancelled due to Harmon Canyon closure.

We will be at the Harmon Canyon Preserve!

Graphic of three children reading in a tree - Oak Park Storytime

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Cancelled
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

People sitting around a small table playing games.

Family Stay & Play

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Families are welcome to play board games and puzzles at the Avenue Library during open hours.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Families are welcome to play board games and puzzles at the Avenue Library during open hours.

Board game pieces on a table

Family Games Day

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Let's play! Come to Fillmore Library to play classic board games, card games, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Let's play! Come to Fillmore Library to play classic board games, card games, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

Ojai Library event, biblioteca ojai evento. Pixel style frame, with dice and a gameboard.

Game Day at Ojai Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy some board games from our collection or challenge someone to foosball! Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library.
 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Enjoy some board games from our collection or challenge someone to foosball! Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library.
 

Information on Oak View Library "Just for teens" weekly art and game events

Just for Teens at Oak View Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens

Art and games just for teens every Thursday after school. Bring a friend, or come on your own! Best-suited for students in grades 6-10.

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Art and games just for teens every Thursday after school. Bring a friend, or come on your own! Best-suited for students in grades 6-10.

Science Afterschool at Oak View Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. 

  • Best suited for students in grades 3-6.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. 

  • Best suited for students in grades 3-6.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.
Children create in a STEAM Lab

STEAM Crafternoon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens

Our STEAM Crafternoon is designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving through design.

January 8: Bracelets & Bookmarks 

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Our STEAM Crafternoon is designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving through design.

January 8: Bracelets & Bookmarks 

Teen Thursdays Ojai Library with cute smiling doodles

Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Shrinky Dinks – Join us for an afternoon of crafting Jan 15 at 3pm. Watch your creations shrink before your eyes!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Shrinky Dinks – Join us for an afternoon of crafting Jan 15 at 3pm. Watch your creations shrink before your eyes!

A robot playing chess.

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room A/B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

January 8 Moon Phase Spinner

January 15 Owl Pellets

January 22 Lego Challenge

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

January 8 Moon Phase Spinner

January 15 Owl Pellets

January 22 Lego Challenge

Image of colorful Lego bricks

Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you. The sky's the limit!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you. The sky's the limit!

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Step into a world of tails and tales with our PAWS for Reading program! Join us for a heartwarming opportunity where children can practice their reading skills in the company of our gentle and attentive furry friends.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Step into a world of tails and tales with our PAWS for Reading program! Join us for a heartwarming opportunity where children can practice their reading skills in the company of our gentle and attentive furry friends.

Event details in English and Spanish

English Language Social Club for Adults

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Join our friendly and supportive English Language Learning Group at the library!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join our friendly and supportive English Language Learning Group at the library!

community room with a couch, tables and chairs for adult programming. Call (805) 677-7160

English Conversation Group - Villages at Westview

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

Lego Play at Ojai Library, colorful Lego bricks pictured.

Lego Play at Ojai Library

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY @ Foster Library

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Join us for for a world of creativity and fun. Build a tower or craft fantastical creatures, each session is a chance to explore new worlds and express your creativity brick by brick. 

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for for a world of creativity and fun. Build a tower or craft fantastical creatures, each session is a chance to explore new worlds and express your creativity brick by brick. 

board game with castle and dice

Teen Game Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Strategy, adventure, and survival! Teens can experience all of this and more at Fillmore Library every Friday afternoon for Teen Game Time.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Strategy, adventure, and survival! Teens can experience all of this and more at Fillmore Library every Friday afternoon for Teen Game Time.

Lego car with a border of legos

LEGO Sail Cars

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School

Join us for LEGO sail car races!

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for LEGO sail car races!

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Villa Cesar Chavez Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

Autism Society of Ventura Logo

Sensory Storytime with Autism Society

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Ventura College Weekend Market

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.