Dec 25 and Eve - All Libraries Closed

All libraries close early at 5 pm on December 24 and all libraries are closed on December 25.

Ojai Library Closure 12/19/25

The Ojai Library will be closed Friday, December 19, 2025 for a facility maintenance project. Please consider visiting our other locations for your library needs.

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

Fillmore Story Time!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 2026 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!

People sitting around a small table playing games.

Family Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

A pink cat with purple accents.

Perler Beads at Meiners Oaks

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
MNO-Meeting Room A/B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, Family

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

Rockets Designed by 3D Pens

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 2026 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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Paws for Reading at Ojai Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

Children working on crafts

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

PAWS for reading

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

All Libraries Open Later at 2 pm

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

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Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services
Description:

All VCL locations are closed until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

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Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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.

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

Oak Park Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Today's Storytime has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will return next week. See you there!

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

Today's Storytime has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will return next week. See you there!

Graphic of jungle animals riding in a train - Toddler Play

Oak Park Toddler Play

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Today's Toddler Play has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will be back next week. See you there!

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

Today's Toddler Play has been cancelled due to All-Staff training. We will be back next week. See you there!

Board game pieces on a table

Family Games Day

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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

Just for Teens at Oak View Library

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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.
A robot playing chess.

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks

Thursday, January 29, 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

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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!

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

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

Pile of legos and Lego Play

LEGO PLAY @ Foster Library

Friday, January 30, 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 30, 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.

Oge Mora illustrated graphic depicting family on a carpet playing board games

Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.

 

 

Lego bricks border around event title - Fun With Legos

Fun With Legos

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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!