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Hands in the Garden

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saticoy Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family, Everyone

Event Details:

Join the Saticoy Food Hub for a family-friendly event filled with reading, planting, and creativity! Enjoy storytime with Harvesting Friends/Cosechando Amigos, take home free milkw...

Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the Saticoy Food Hub for a family-friendly event filled with reading, planting, and creativity!

Gamez on Wheelz gaming truck and kona ice event at the library

Family Game Day @ Oak Park Library

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming sessi...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming session!

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Gifts of the Condor

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

“Gifts of the Condor” .Lessons learned from 35 years of breeding California Condors A talk by Mike Clark, retired LA Zoo Keeper When: Sunday July 27, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 p....

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

“Gifts of the Condor” .

Lessons learned from 35 years of breeding California Condors 

A talk by Mike Clark, retired LA Zoo Keeper 

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PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, September 25, 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.

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, September 25, 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.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, September 29, 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.

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English Conversation Group

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

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

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, October 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.

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, October 1, 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.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 2, 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.

room with couches, tables and chairs and whiteboard that reads English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 2, 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.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, October 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.

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

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

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

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, October 8, 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.

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

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, October 8, 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.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 9, 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.

room with couches, tables and chairs and whiteboard that reads English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 9, 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.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, October 13, 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.

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

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

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

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, October 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.

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

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

Pictures of dogs laying down Paws for Reading

PAWS for Reading @ Foster Library

Thursday, October 16, 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.

room with couches, tables and chairs and whiteboard that reads English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 16, 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.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, October 20, 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.

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

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OKP-Film and Lecture Room at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

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

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

group of people sitting at a table holding a story

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, October 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.

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

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, October 22, 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.