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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, August 6, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Hill Road Storytime

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

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

Fillmore Storytime and Stay and Play!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
  • A drop-in early literacy Storytime for ages birth - 5 years
  • Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft and open playtime
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • A drop-in early literacy Storytime for ages birth - 5 years
  • Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft and open playtime
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Play

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRU-Innovation Lab at Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Literacy, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Lab at Ojai Library

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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

Gamer Keychains

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School

Make your own  personalized  keychain and add a game controller charm.

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

Make your own  personalized  keychain and add a game controller charm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

HACSB-Westview Apartments

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MOB- Main Vehicle at Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone

We we will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura in Westview Village

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

We we will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura in Westview Village

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 "Family" group

Crafty Little Fox Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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

Saticoy Library Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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 "Children" group

Game Day at Ojai Library

Thursday, August 7, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fillmore Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Love to knit, crochet, or stitch? Join the Fillmore Fiber Arts at Fillmore Library! Bring your project, meet fellow crafters, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Love to knit, crochet, or stitch? Join the Fillmore Fiber Arts at Fillmore Library! Bring your project, meet fellow crafters, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

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 "Middle School" group

Lego Challenge

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, 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, Middle School
Program Type: 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 "Everyone" group

Board Games @ Saticoy Library

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
SAT-Main Library Area at Saticoy Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Everyone

Come play your favorite classic games! All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Main Library Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come play your favorite classic games! All ages welcome.

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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 8, 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, August 8, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Games at the Fillmore Library

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Calling all teens! Stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Friday after school for some board game fun. Bring a friend, or just come solo. See you there!

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

Calling all teens! Stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Friday after school for some board game fun. Bring a friend, or just come solo. See you there!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit

Friday, August 8, 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, August 9, 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.