Summer Reading and Activities

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Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

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.

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 Storytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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)

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)

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 Toddler Play

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, September 11, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Game Day at Ojai Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon while school is in session.

August 21st – Button Making!

August 28th – Stamp Making!

September 4th – Movie and Popsicles!

September 11th – Tiny Art Show!

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

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon while school is in session.

August 21st – Button Making!

August 28th – Stamp Making!

September 4th – Movie and Popsicles!

September 11th – Tiny Art Show!

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

Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, 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, Games & Play, 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!

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

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
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 Conversation Group to build fluency skills.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 Conversation Group to build fluency skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Play at Ojai Library

Friday, September 12, 2025 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. 

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
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO PLAY

Friday, September 12, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

The Ventura County Mobile Library will be at the Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit.

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

The Ventura County Mobile Library will be at the Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Salon for Adults at Oak View Library

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Art Salon for Adults meets the 2nd Saturday of the month. Join us for a self-directed, relaxed exploration of visual mixed-media arts and crafts.

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Art Salon for Adults meets the 2nd Saturday of the month. Join us for a self-directed, relaxed exploration of visual mixed-media arts and crafts.

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

Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, September 13, 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.

 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Fun With Legos

Saturday, September 13, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, September 14, 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)

This event is in the "Family" group

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, September 14, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, September 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

*Special* Poetry at the Library

Sunday, September 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, September 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, September 15, 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, September 15, 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, September 15, 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.