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Cybersecurity Presentation

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Event Details:

Ray D. Prueter Library presents Cybersecurity - a presentation by the joint regional intelligence center. Topics covered will include: ransomware, crypto malware, security awarenes...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Ray D. Prueter Library presents Cybersecurity - a presentation by the joint regional intelligence center. Topics covered will include: ransomware, crypto malware, security awareness for the public, and resources to empower your family.

Information for Ventura County Library Foundation fundraiser event on October 19, 2025 at the Ventura Botanical Gardens

Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens Fundraiser

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

The Ventura County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at the Ventura Botanical Gardens - Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, October 19, 2025 - featur...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at the Ventura Botanical Gardens - Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens on Sunday

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Master Gardeners Learning Series - Introduction to Hydroponics

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less SpaceDiscover the basics of hydroponics in this 90-minute class for beginners with limited growing space. We'll learn about both c...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space

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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.

Oct 2nd – Collaging!
Oct 9th – Banned Books Bingo!
Oct 16th – Tiny Art Show!
Oct 23rd – Papel Picado Skulls!
Oct 30th – Frankentoys & a Scary Movie!

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

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.

Learning Hub

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Tutoring and educational projects for grades K-8.

Group math tutoring for 9th & 10th grade will be available on Wednesdays only.

 

English Language Social Club for Adults

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join our friendly and supportive English Language Learning Group at the library!

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Fillmore Teen Book Club

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Ready to talk books? Grab a copy, read along, and let’s chat! 

This month, we're reading "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

Movie & Craft

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Watch the Addams Family movie and create crafts!

Villa Cesar Chavez Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Ventura College Weekend Market

8:00am–2:00pm
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.

Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
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.

 

 

Discover Science - Oozing Monster Slime

11:00am–11:30pm
Children, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Room: HIL-Library Patio
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the Foothill High Discover Science team on the patio at Hill Road Library and explore cross-linking polymers by creating oozing monster slime! Appropriate for grades k-5 and families. 

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!

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!

Paws For Reading

2:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Family
Cancelled
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Elementary, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Sorry for the inconvenience! We have had to cancel today's Paws For Reading. Please mark your calendars and join us for the new date of Saturday, October 25 from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see you there!

Adult Collage Sunday

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult Collage Sunday, October 19th, 2025 in the Topping Room. 

11AM-1PM. The third Sunday of each month.

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!

Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens Fundraiser

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at the Ventura Botanical Gardens - Books, Butterflies & the Botanical Gardens on Sunday

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)

Friends of California Condors

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the California Condors
wild and free

“The Condor’s Shadow”