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Maker Lab - Lego Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Adults" group

English Language Social Club for Adults

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
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!

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 "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 "Everyone" group
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sensory Storytime with Autism Society

10:00pm–11:00pm
Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Autism Society Ventura County invites ASD ages 5 and under to a fun sensory playtime. Sensory Playtime is a welcoming hour of sensory exploration for children of all abilities on the third Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Once a month on every third Saturday from 1pm to 2:30pm, we will be exploring the world of Fiber Arts at Ray D. Prueter Library. Over time, we will work with crochet, knitting, macrame, embroidery, cross-stitching, weaving, and more!

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

Paws For Reading at Oak Park Library

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

Paws For Reading is a one on one program for kids. Once a month, your child can cozy up to a specially trained furry friend! This is a great way to build reading confidence. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours.

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
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

Soliz Stay and Play

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

Join us for our Stay and Play!

Designed for children 0-5.

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

Family Stay & Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
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 "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 "Family" group

Piru Storytime

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every week for our early literacy story time to enjoy stories, music, and movement. For children ages 0 to 5 and their parents or caregivers.

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

Teen Nintendo Tourney

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join fellow teens at Fillmore Library racing to the finish line, battling to be the champion, or becoming an all-star!

Up to five Nintendo Switch controllers available to play with friends. 

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 "Family" group

Piru Stay and Play

3:30pm–4:45pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Continue the fun after Storytime and stay n play with us at the Piru Library! Weekly activities may range from preschool crafts to building blocks. Check below for weekly activity. Recommended for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

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

Chess Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess at a tournament level. You will experience lectures and problem solving, then play actual games. This weekly class is for elementary and middle school grades.