Summer Reading and Activities

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Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Lego Build at Oak View Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Build Lego sets or create your own free-style design. Duplo bricks available for young builders.

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

Coding Club @ Foster Library

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Dive into the world of scratch coding this summer. In each interactive session, you'll learn the basics of scratch coding, create your own games, and explore the world of technology. Recommended for 3rd - 6th graders.

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 "Family" group

Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

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 "Family" group

National Parks & Rec Day Celebration

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Today Prueter Library kids will walk next door to celebrate National Parks & Rec Day with our friends at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center. Meet us at the Library at 3:15 or drop into the community center between 3:30-5:30.

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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

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

Summer Snow Day

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the 4th annual Summer Snow Day at the Hill Road Library! We'll cool down with icy crafts, a screening of Frozen II, and soft-serve from Mister Softee! 

Crafts begin at 2:30pm

Mister Softee at 3:00pm

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

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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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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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO Unbox & Build at Ojai Library

1:30pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

An unboxing event featuring three new LEGO kits. Be the first to help unbox and assemble Bluey’s House, Disney Pixar’s Up! House, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch House!

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

Piru Storytime

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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.

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

Minecraft Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative 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

Minecraft Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

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

Perler Party at Ojai Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday 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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
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 "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

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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 "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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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

Piru Storytime

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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.

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

Perler Party at Ojai Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

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

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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 "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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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

Piru Storytime

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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.