Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Winter Vegetables

Winter Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fert...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden.

Author Michael Finkel photo and The Art Thief book cover image

One County, One Book - AUTHOR TALK with Michael Finkel at the Museum of Ventura County

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Locations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! Celebrate a season of community reading with a special appearance by author and journal...

Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! 

haunted library with pumpkins in a cemetery for Horror in the stacks

HORROR IN THE STACKS

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Horror in the StacksSaturday, October 11Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entranceJoin us for a frightfully fun evening as the library transforms into a haunted space!7...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Horror in the Stacks
Saturday, October 11
Foster Library – Line starts at the 2nd floor entrance

Filters
Age Group
Library Branch

One County, One Book - AUTHOR TALK with Michael Finkel at the Museum of Ventura County

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, One County, One Book
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Ventura County Library 2025 One County, One Book program! 

Meiners Oaks Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

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

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Meiners Oaks Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

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

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

Arts and Crafts at Meiners Oaks Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

 

Schedule:

8/25: Collage

9/8: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains

Meiners Oaks Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

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

Teen Tuesdays at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for Teen Tuesday from 4pm-5pm.  Activities may be subject to change.

 

Schedule:

8/26: Uglydolls

9/2: Video Games

9/9: Board Games

9/16: Linocut Printing

Perler Beads At Meiners Oaks Library

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Perler Bead crafting every Wednesday at the Meiners Oaks Library, from 1:30-3:30.  

All Libraries Open Later at 2pm

8:00am–2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Albert H. Soliz Library, All Locations, Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Fillmore Library, Hill Road Library, Meiners Oaks 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 until 2 pm while library staff attend training. All libraries will open at 2 pm.

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Meiners Oaks Library for STEAM activities and games on Thursdays from 3pm-5pm.  Activities are subject to change.

 

Schedule:

9/28: Lego

9/4: Video Games

9/11: Board Games

All Libraries Closed

All 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 Veterans Day.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

5:00pm–8:00pm
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 close early on Thanksgiving Eve.

All Libraries Closed

All 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 Thanksgiving Day.

All Libraries Closed

All 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 the day after Thanksgiving.

All Libraries Close Early at 5pm

5:00pm–8:00pm
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 close early on Christmas Eve.