Limited services - August 13, 2025

Limited services will be available at all Ventura County Library branches on Wednesday 8/13/25 due to a SoCal Edison planned power outage at our headquarters.  Item pick-up and staff-assisted checkout will be available, but there may be delays. 

  • Services NOT available on 8/13/25 include: Public computers/Internet, public Wi-Fi, printing/faxing, Express Hours/Open+ at Hill Road Library, public catalog computers, and self-checkout machines. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Debido a una interrupción programada de electricidad por parte de So Cal Edison, las sucursales de la biblioteca del condado de Ventura ofrecerán servicios limitados el miércoles 8/13/25. Podrá llevar préstamos con asistencia del personal. Puede haber retrasos.

  • Los servicios que NO estarán disponibles en 8/13/25 incluyen: Computadoras publicas/ internet, Wi-Fi publico, servicio de impresora /fax, Horario Exprés/Open+ en la sucursal Hill, computadoras públicas con catálogo, y Sistema de autoservicio.  Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente.

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Foster Library Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us every week at our early literacy storytime for stories, music and movement. For children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology
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Celebrate the magic of spring and our beautiful planet at our Spring Festival: Once Upon a Rainbow, hosted by the Teen Advisory Group!

3 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

*Special* Poetry at the Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Minecraft Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
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Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the library.

This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
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Crafty Little Fox Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

4 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
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PAWS for Reading

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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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.