Week Calendar

The Mobile Library will be at MUPU School for a special event for staff and students. 

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

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs
Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs

Tiempo de cuentos para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años

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

• A drop-in early literacy Storytime for ages birth - 5 years
• Features stories, movement, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft and open playtime

Family Storytime

Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, & fun!

Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

We will be at the Harmon Canyon Preserve!

The Mobile Library, in collaboration with First 5, will be in Arroyo Verde Park for their Winter Festival.

We will be at The Artesian of Ojai for a special event open to residents and staff.

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!   

Adult Collage Sunday, February 16th, 2025 in the Topping Room. 

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

Bring your friends and choose from over 35 games to play!

Join us for a different craft every week. Crafts can be customized by age. Everyone is welcome! Word Searches and coloring pages are available daily. While you are here, check out our jigsaw puzzle exchange! (STEAM program)

Event Details

A drop-in play group for caregivers and children ages birth through 5 years. A 30-minute session featuring sensory, art, and perceptual/motor development activities.

Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!

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

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

The Mobile Library, in collaboration with First 5, will be in Arroyo Verde Park for their Winter Festival.

Join us for a bilingual storytime for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers!

We'll explore density and chemical reactions in this heart filled lava lamp project.

Play games, solve puzzles, and build with Lego. Fun for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

Children are invited to the Ojai Library for a hands on activity! Learn to make pom-poms with a maker tool. Use one of the provided tools or make one of your own to take home. 

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

Board and card games are available for in-house use during open hours.  The games featured at Avenue Library include Brain Quest, Candyland, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, Jenja, Sorry, Uno, and more!

Creativity alive! Build a fort or a dinosaur or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library! (STEM program)

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages. All are welcome! (STEM program)

All are welcome to "stay and play" at the Fillmore Library.  Board games, legos, puzzles, and free play with our toys are available during this time. 

Calling all elementary students (7 - 10 years) - Join us for our next STEAM Odyssey activity. We will be doing the Paper Chain Experiment! Materials will be provided.

Calling all curious minds and creative souls! Ojai Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest event series, the Wonder Workshop, designed specifically for adults eager to explore the world of fiber arts.

Calling all master builders! Join us for a world of imagination and creativity at our drop-in Lego Play. 

Children are invited to come to the Ojai Library and create their own pixel-inspired designs! Create small or big projects! Create your own pixel-inspired design using fuse beads!

Join us for free afterschool homework assistance at the Rosenbluth Family  Innovation Lab in the Ray D. Prueter Library. This program is primarily for students in grades K-8.

Get creative with LEGO play every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Avenue Library.  As LEGO pieces are a choking hazard, parental guidance is required for small children.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

Join us for free afterschool homework assistance at the Rosenbluth Family  Innovation Lab in the Ray D. Prueter Library. This program is primarily for students in grades K-8.

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.

Come enjoy some board games from our collection. Bring friends and family, or find a game partner at the library!

Join us for free afterschool homework assistance at the Rosenbluth Family  Innovation Lab in the Ray D. Prueter Library. This program is primarily for students in grades K-8.

Teen volunteers (ages 13 - 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.

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. 

Career homicide prosecutor Richard Simon will speak about his two critically acclaimed fiction books in the courtroom drama/crime thriller genre, and how his vast experience in holding the worst criminals accountable has contributed to his storyte

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them.

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs featuring stories, movement, rhymes and songs.  

Come color and draw with us! Best suited for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

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

Drop by the Oak View Library after school on Tuesdays for art and games. Bring a friend, or come on your own!

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring.

A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Paws for Reading

Join PAWS 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.

Children of all ages are welcome!

Fun activities exploring STEAM: science technology, engineering, art, & math. Best suited for students in grades 3-6. Meets in the Homework Center area during the school year.

Join us for a fun STEAM activity at the Piru Library: this month, we'll be making friendship bracelets! Recommended for ages 8+.  

Build a paper airplane and let them fly! How far will they go??? 

Young artists and engineers are invited to explore using 3D pens to create 3D designs.  Choose from an assortment of simple projects or just get to know the 3D pen by creating your own unique design.  Space is limited.  Designed for

Teens, celebrate the end of the school week with a Nintendo Tourney at the Fillmore Library!  

Families are welcome to storytelling, finger play, and nursery rhymes every Tuesday at 4:00pm.  Storytime is recommended for ages 0-5.

Avenue Library's Teen Volunteer Club presents STEAM activities on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.  The event is free and open to children, grades K-12.

The Mobile Library, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, will be in front of the Nyland Acres Boys and Girls Club to serve both the club and the community. 

It's back! Chess Class for elementary and middle school children will be every Wednesday, excluding holidays, from 4:45pm to 5:45pm. Space is limited! Come sign-up at Oak Park Library. A waitlist will be available if class gets full.

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.

Compete in engineering challenges!

For grades K-12

Shakespeare’s plays are known across the globe and have shaped our literary world for centuries. In last year’s lecture series, Dr. Bob Mayberry presented the myths and legends surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean literature.

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

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.