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Family Games Day

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Let's play! Come to Fillmore Library to play classic board games, card games, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

This event is in the "Children" group

Game Day at Ojai Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Enjoy some board games from our collection or challenge someone to foosball! Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library.
 

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

STEAM Crafternoon

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Our STEAM Crafternoon is designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving through design.

February 5: Make Superbowl Themed Craft Packs

February 12: Make a Valentine Bookmark

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Thursdays at Ojai Library

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
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.

Rock Painting! – Teens are invited to relax and paint rocks Feb 26th at 3pm.

This event is in the "Children" group
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STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks

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

January 8 Moon Phase Spinner

January 15 Owl Pellets

January 22 Lego Challenge

This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Maker Lab: Stop-Motion Animation Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own.  Join us to make your own short film!  

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 "Adults" group

Soliz Computer Classes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Basic lesson for adults, you will learn how to:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Conversation Group to improve English language skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Ventura County Mobile Library will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura on Valentine Road. Learn about the 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Play at Ojai Library

1:30pm–4:00pm
Children
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
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LEGO PLAY @ Foster Library

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 "Everyone" group

Southwinds Neighborhood

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Learn about the Ventura County Mobile Library and all the wonderful services we have to offer.

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

Teen Game Time

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Strategy, adventure, and survival! Teens can experience all of this and more at Fillmore Library every Friday afternoon for Teen Game Time.

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

Family Stay & Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Families are welcome to play board games and puzzles at the Avenue Library during open hours.

This event is in the "Family" group

Fun With Legos

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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 "Children" 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 "Family" group

Fillmore Library Lego Play

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Build and play! Create anything from your imagination with Lego and  Duplo at Fillmore Library!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Game On! Board Games For All

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us on Sundays at the Hill Road Library to enjoy our board game collection! We have  over 30 games for you to choose from. Bring your friends, family, favorite opponents, and GAME ON!

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

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Room: ELR-Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Ventura County Library welcomes you to join English Classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills. The group has engaging activities focused on listening and speaking English in everyday situations.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Soliz Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime!

Bilingual Storytime will be presented on the second Monday of every month by First 5.

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

Foster Library Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.