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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Paws for Reading at Ojai Library

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.

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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.

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Teen Color and Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

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

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

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PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

Wednesday, December 31, 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.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations close early on New Year's Eve.

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

All VCL locations close early on New Year's Eve.

All Libraries Closed

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Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Mobile Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Ventura County Library Administration and Support Services, Off Site

All VCL locations are closed on New Year's Day.

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

All VCL locations are closed on New Year's Day.

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LEGO PLAY @ Foster Library

Friday, January 2, 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. 

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Teen Game Time

Friday, January 2, 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.

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Azahar Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

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Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, January 3, 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.

 

 

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Fun With Legos

Saturday, January 3, 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!

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Fillmore Library Lego Play

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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!

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Game On! Board Games For All

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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Duplo Sundays

Sunday, January 4, 2026 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)

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Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 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!

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, January 4, 2026 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.

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English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ELR-Library Branch at 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
Room: ELR-Library Branch
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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Foster Library Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

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Family Stay & Play

Monday, January 5, 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.

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Piru Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 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. 

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Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MNO-Meeting Room A/B at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

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

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library on Mondays for Arts and Crafts programs for kids and teens.  Activities may be subject to change.

January 5 Cyanotypes

January 12 Ojai Valley Owl Scratchboards

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Teen Nintendo Tourney

Monday, January 5, 2026 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. 

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Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 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!

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Ukulele Jam

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room:

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.

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Meiners Oaks Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MNO-Children's Room at Meiners Oaks Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us every week for our early literacy storytime with stories, music, and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week for our early literacy storytime with stories, music, and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.