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Event List

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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. 

Poodle reads a book

Paws For Reading at the Ray D Prueter Library

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 2...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Graphic of three adults talking - English Conversation Group - Oak Park Library

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

This session of English Conversation Group has been cancelled due to Election Day. The group will resume 12/2 at its regular time. Questions? Call (805) 212-9388.

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

This session of English Conversation Group has been cancelled due to Election Day. The group will resume 12/2 at its regular time. Questions? Call (805) 212-9388.

Caterpillar with glasses reading. Storytime Wednesdays 10:30am Talk Sing Read Play Together

Fillmore Story Time!

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family

Come read, sing, and play with us at Fillmore Library every week on Wednesdays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come read, sing, and play with us at Fillmore Library every week on Wednesdays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers.

storytime logo - parent holding infant

Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Storytime at Ojai Library. Children sitting listening to story with smiling adult. blue and white abstract background.

Storytime at Ojai Library

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 


 

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 


 

Small boy playing with LEGO pieces at a table.

LEGO Play

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  

As LEGO pieces may be a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

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

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  

As LEGO pieces may be a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

Rockets Designed by 3D Pens

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! 

STEAM lab at Ojai library. Child in lab coat playing with play beakers.

STEAM Lab at Ojai Library

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) at our weekly STEAM Lab.

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

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) at our weekly STEAM Lab.

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Thanksgiving Break Craft and Game Buffet at Meiners Oaks Library

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Join us for Crafts and Games at the Meiners Oaks Library during the Thanksgiving holiday, from 2pm to 5pm.

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for Crafts and Games at the Meiners Oaks Library during the Thanksgiving holiday, from 2pm to 5pm.

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Teen Color and Craft

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

Image of a white lab and white shih tzu wearing Love on a Leash bandannas

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

PAWS for Reading

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 3:15pm.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 3:15pm.

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.

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Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Play board games, build with Lego, and solve puzzles. A perfect low-key Saturday activity for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

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

Play board games, build with Lego, and solve puzzles. A perfect low-key Saturday activity for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

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Fun With Legos

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

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Fillmore Library Lego Play

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family

Build and play! Create anything from your imagination with Lego and  Duplo at Fillmore Library!

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Build and play! Create anything from your imagination with Lego and  Duplo at Fillmore Library!

Three images of children playing with blocks - Duplo Sundays

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

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

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a space ship or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library!

(STEAM program)

Graphic images of crafting materials - Color, Craft, or More

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

Wonder workshop for adults - Topics change monthly - Taught by Tawny - Sunday at 2:30pm Ojai Library. Photos of sewing handcraft.

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Ojai Library Knitting and Fiber arts club for adults. Knitting needles with blue yarn.

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, December 1, 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.

Cartoon Fairy reads a story to cartoon children

Foster Library Storytime

Monday, December 1, 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.

Fox reading a book sitting inside of a library.

Soliz Storytime & Sensory Play

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Albert H. Soliz Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us for Storytime and Sensory Play!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime and Sensory Play!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

Caterpillar reading with event info

Piru Storytime

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
PIR-Storytime Space at Piru Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Come read, sing, and play with us at Piru Library every week on Mondays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers. 

Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come read, sing, and play with us at Piru Library every week on Mondays! Ages 0-5 with caregivers.