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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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Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Board game pieces on a table

Family Games Day

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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.
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STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Study Room B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, 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.

 

Schedule:

11/6: Video Games

11/13: Board Games

11/20: Lego

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, 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.

 

Schedule:

11/6: Video Games

11/13: Board Games

11/20: Lego

maker lab logo

Maker Lab - Let it Glow! LED Circuit Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle School

Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We'll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basic understanding of how circuits work.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We'll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basic understanding of how circuits work.

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Learning Hub

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

Event details in English and Spanish

English Language Social Club for Adults

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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!

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Southwinds Neighborhood

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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Teen Game Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

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Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

Illustration of the Mobile library vehicle driving on the road into the sunset. large van with the library card logo on the vehicle. Text on vehicle reads Ventura County Library across the side with Mobile Library printed on the door. Ventura County Library Mobile Library.

Ventura College Weekend Market

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, December 20, 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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Fillmore Library Lego Play

Saturday, December 20, 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!

Text reads Adult Collage Sunday. Collage making materials in background .

Adult Collage Sunday

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, December 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

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Piru Storytime

Monday, December 22, 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. 

poodle reads a book

Paws For Reading @ Ray D. Prueter Library

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

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!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, 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 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Teen Nintendo Tourney

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Join fellow teens at Fillmore Library racing to the finish line, battling to be the champion, or becoming an all-star!

Up to five Nintendo Switch controllers available to play with friends. 

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

Join fellow teens at Fillmore Library racing to the finish line, battling to be the champion, or becoming an all-star!

Up to five Nintendo Switch controllers available to play with friends. 

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!

baby animals and children stand on an open children's book

Copy of Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 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