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Nutcracker Storytime @ Foster Library

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, follow...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, followed by a mini dance performance and lesson. 

Poodle reads a book

Paws For Reading at the Ray D Prueter Library

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Family

Event Details:

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 2...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Family
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Storytime at Ojai Library

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to learn through songs, rhymes, and stories. 


 

Non Public-Santa Paula Community Center Preschool

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Perler Beads at Meiners Oaks Library

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

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


 

LEGO Play

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  

As LEGO pieces may be a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Innovation Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! 

STEAM Lab at Ojai Library

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

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and innovators! Dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) at our weekly STEAM Lab.

Teen Color and Craft

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens! Come to the Fillmore library to relax, color, and craft after school.

Different craft activities every week.

Rancho Verde

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB-Mobile Education Center
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

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

PAWS for Reading at Hill Road Library

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

PAWS for Reading

Join our Love on a Leash volunteer dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Sign-up begin at 3:15pm.

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.

 

Saticoy Library Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Storytime Space
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.

Oak Park Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years)

Oak Park Toddler Play

11:30am–1:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.

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.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

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.
 

Just for Teens at Oak View Library

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Art and games just for teens every Thursday after school. Bring a friend, or come on your own! Best-suited for students in grades 6-10.

Science Afterschool at Oak View Library

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. 

  • Best suited for students in grades 3-6.
  • Meets in the Homework/Afterschool Enrichment area during the school year.

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: Movie
Event Details:

Teens join us November 13th at the Ojai Library to sit back and watch a movie.

Ojai Community Farmers Market

3:00pm–4:30pm
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.

STEAM and Games at Meiners Oaks Library

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

 

Schedule:

11/6: Video Games

11/13: Board Games

11/20: Lego

The Road to OZ: Countdown to Wicked: For Good

3:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Movie, Science & Technology
Event Details:

The Road To Oz: Countdown to Wicked: For Good at Prueter Library

If you've been eagerly waiting for part two of this musical movie series, this program is for you!

 

Join us on our Road to Oz celebration

Maker Lab - Make a "3D Me!"

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:

Create a 3D version of yourself!  Designs will be printed on our 3D printer for pick-up later in the month.  Space is limited. This program is designed for children ages 8+

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.