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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10 am
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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
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.

11 am
This event is in the "Adults" group

*Special* Collage Sunday

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

*Special*  Collage Sunday, April 27, 2025 in the Topping Room.

11AM-1PM. The fourth Sunday of the month just for April.

This event is in the "Adults" group

CANCELLED - Creating a Pollinator Garden

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Master Gardener class at EP Foster Library has been cancelled. Please continue to check our events calendar for new classes in the future. 

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
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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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"Special" Poetry at the Library   "State of Our Soul"

E.P. Foster Topping Room

Sunday, April 27th 1pm to 4pm

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

2 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO PLAY

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family
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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. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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
Event Details:

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
This event is in the "Family" group

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.