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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. 

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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!

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, November 17, 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!

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Shakespeare Salon

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

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Poetry Series

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

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Fillmore Teen Book Club

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Ready to talk books? Grab a copy, read along, and let’s chat! 

This month, we're reading "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Ready to talk books? Grab a copy, read along, and let’s chat! 

This month, we're reading "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, November 24, 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!

Ink drawing of books and writing materials - Contemporary Book Club - last Tuesday of every month at 2pm

Contemporary Book Club at Prueter Library

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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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Hill Road Book Club - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Hill Road Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 4pm

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 4pm

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

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!

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Cozy Mystery Book Club at Prueter Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club! This group meets on the first Thursday of every month at Ray D. Prueter Library from 4pm to 5pm. 

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

Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club! This group meets on the first Thursday of every month at Ray D. Prueter Library from 4pm to 5pm. 

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

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!

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Fillmore Friends of the Library Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

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Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

Silhouette of a man in a doorway of a building - Mystery Book Club - meets at 2pm

Mystery Book Club at Prueter Library

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

Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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

Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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Silent Book Club at Oak Park

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Oak Park's Silent Book Club! Read a book of your own choosing and at the session freely share what you are reading with others. This club meets on the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 12pm. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us for Oak Park's Silent Book Club! Read a book of your own choosing and at the session freely share what you are reading with others. This club meets on the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 12pm. All are welcome!

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!

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 22, 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!

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, December 29, 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!

Ink drawing of books and writing materials - Contemporary Book Club - last Tuesday of every month at 2pm

Contemporary Book Club at Prueter Library

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

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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

Come join us for our Contemporary Book Club! This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

Poetry at the Library. Black and White background.

Poetry at the Library

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 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!

Silhouette of a man in a doorway of a building - Mystery Book Club - meets at 2pm

Mystery Book Club at Prueter Library

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

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

Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 2pm to 3pm at Ray D. Prueter Library.

The teen space at the Ray D Prueter Library

Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, January 12, 2026 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!