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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
E.P. Foster 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.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Movie Matinee for Adults at the Fillmore Library

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Come and enjoy a classic movie matinee for adults at the Fillmore Library.

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

Come and enjoy a classic movie matinee for adults at the Fillmore Library.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Doodle Time at Ojai Library

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us at Ojai Library for Doodle Time and let your imagination soar! Doodle Time is the perfect opportunity for young artists to unleash their creativity, make new friends, and have fun exploring the wonderful world of art through doodling.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Ojai Library for Doodle Time and let your imagination soar! Doodle Time is the perfect opportunity for young artists to unleash their creativity, make new friends, and have fun exploring the wonderful world of art through doodling.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Piru Storytime

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
PIR-Storytime Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary

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

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

Monday, August 4, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Nintendo Switch Tourney at the Fillmore Library

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Teens, stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Monday for some gaming fun. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and games, or use ours. Game on!

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

Teens, stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Monday for some gaming fun. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and games, or use ours. Game on!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Lego Play

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
SAT-Main Library Area at Saticoy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Explore your imagination by building with our freestyle Lego pieces!

Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Main Library Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Explore your imagination by building with our freestyle Lego pieces!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Minecraft Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative play.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative play.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Minecraft Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Makerspace at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, August 4, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Jam

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room:

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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.

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Little Lab

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
HIL-Library Patio at Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

Join us on the patio for Hill Road Library's Little Lab! Each week, children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play, and more! 

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Room: HIL-Library Patio
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us on the patio for Hill Road Library's Little Lab! Each week, children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play, and more! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Oak Park - Come and Play

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Park Library
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Perler Party at Ojai Library

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Dance Party at the Fillmore Library

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

This program is for little ones who love to move and dance around! We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This program is for little ones who love to move and dance around! We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Oak View Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and suited for children ages 0 - 5.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and suited for children ages 0 - 5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.