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Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon while school is in session.

August 21st – Button Making!

August 28th – Stamp Making!

September 4th – Movie and Popsicles!

September 11th – Tiny Art Show!

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to join us every Thursday afternoon while school is in session.

August 21st – Button Making!

August 28th – Stamp Making!

September 4th – Movie and Popsicles!

September 11th – Tiny Art Show!

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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 "Adults" group

Poetry Series

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

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

Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Ojai Library

All Day
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Play at Ojai Library

Friday, August 22, 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 22, 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 "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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Kids Movie Matinee

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FIL-Classroom at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Come to Fillmore Library and see a screening of the festive short "How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming" as well as the third feature film in the series, "How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World." Coloring pages will be provided during your viewing

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come to Fillmore Library and see a screening of the festive short "How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming" as well as the third feature film in the series, "How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World." Coloring pages will be provided during your viewing

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Games at the Fillmore Library

Friday, August 22, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Ojai Library

All Day
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

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

Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, August 23, 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.

 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Fun With Legos

Saturday, August 23, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hope in a Time of Dying

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning local author Len Leatherwood will speak on her novel Hope in a Time of Dying, a deeply moving story set at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Award-winning local author Len Leatherwood will speak on her novel Hope in a Time of Dying, a deeply moving story set at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

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

Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Ojai Library

All Day
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Start off your school year at the Library and complete our scavenger hunt! Go through every corner of the library and uncover hidden treasures and resources to get you through the school year. Runs August 20th - August 27th.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

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

Art Buffet at Ojai Library

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Let your creativity feast! Join us at Ojai Library on Sunday 8/24 12:30-2 pm for Art Buffet, a hands-on program where kids can explore a variety of art supplies.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your creativity feast! Join us at Ojai Library on Sunday 8/24 12:30-2 pm for Art Buffet, a hands-on program where kids can explore a variety of art supplies.

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

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, August 24, 2025 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)

This event is in the "Family" group

Color, Craft, or More

Sunday, August 24, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wonder Workshop

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

*Special* Poetry at the Library

Sunday, August 24, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.