Summer Reading and Activities

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Maker Lab - Bug Bingo!

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School

Join us for a session of Bug Bingo! It's just like regular bingo, but with bugs! Bug Bingo is a fun and educational take on the traditional game as children learn about their favorite species as well as weird and wonderful exotic bugs.

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for a session of Bug Bingo! It's just like regular bingo, but with bugs! Bug Bingo is a fun and educational take on the traditional game as children learn about their favorite species as well as weird and wonderful exotic bugs.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Board Games @ Saticoy Library

Thursday, August 28, 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 28, 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

Spanish Conversational Classes

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group:
Adults

Spanish Classes for Adults

Learn Spanish or practice your Spanish speaking skills through conversation, games and more!

Classes will take place from 6pm-7pm on the following days:

Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Spanish Classes for Adults

Learn Spanish or practice your Spanish speaking skills through conversation, games and more!

Classes will take place from 6pm-7pm on the following days:

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, August 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

Saturday, August 30, 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 30, 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 "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 31, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Duplo Sundays

Sunday, August 31, 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 31, 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!

All Libraries Closed

All Day
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 Labor 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 Labor Day.

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 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

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 - Come and Play

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Park Library
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet new friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

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

Perler Party at Ojai Library

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ojai Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

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

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

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

Oak View Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

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

Oak View Play to Learn

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
OKV-Community Room at Oak View Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. 

Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 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

Avenue Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Avenue Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and suited for children ages 0 - 5.

Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and suited for children ages 0 - 5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

Wednesday, September 3, 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, September 3, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Play

Wednesday, September 3, 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.