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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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Opioid Overdose Prevention Program

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program provides a wide range of information regarding opioid-related topics.

Spanish Conversational Classes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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:

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
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!

Poetry at the Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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.

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Monday Movie Matinee for Adults at the Fillmore Library

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a classic movie matinee for adults at the Fillmore Library.

Ukulele Jam

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Fillmore Fiber Arts Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
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.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Art Salon for Adults at Oak View Library

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
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!

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Non Public Event-Victoria Care Center

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

We will be at Victoria Care Center for a special event open to residents and staff.

Fillmore Friends of the Library Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join other local readers for a lively discussion of a different book each month. 

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
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!

English Classes presented by Laubach Literacy

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Ukulele Jam

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.