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8 am
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Non Public Event-Olivelands School

8:30am - 11:45am
Children, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be at Olivelands School for staff and students. 

9 am
10 am
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Soliz Storytime and Patio Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Storytime and Patio Play that includes water tables, every Monday through July 28!

First 5 will be presenting bilingual Storytime on the second Monday of the month.

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.

Meiners Oaks Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Literacy, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Little Lab

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Room: HIL-Library Patio
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us on the patio for Hill Road Library's Little Lab! Each week, children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play, and more! 

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.

Fillmore Storytime and Stay and Play!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • 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
11 am
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.

Meiners Oaks Play to Learn

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library
Room: MNO-Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Literacy
Event Details:

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

12 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lunch at the Avenue Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us this summer as the Avenue Library will be offering free lunches and fun activities for children ages 0-18.  

Meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

 

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

Lunch at the Oak View Library

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

FREE LUNCH served Monday through Thursday, July 7-31, 12:30-1:30 pm

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

Lunch at the Avenue Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us this summer as the Avenue Library will be offering free lunches and fun activities for children ages 0-18.  

Meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

 

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

Oak View - Lunch at the Library

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

FREE LUNCH served Monday through Thursday, July 7-31, 12:30-1:30 pm

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

Oak View - Lunch at the Library

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

FREE LUNCH served Monday through Thursday, July 7-31, 12:30-1:30 pm

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

Lunch at the Avenue Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us this summer as the Avenue Library will be offering free lunches and fun activities for children ages 0-18.  

Meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

 

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

Oak View - Lunch at the Library

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

FREE LUNCH served Monday through Thursday, July 7-31, 12:30-1:30 pm

1 pm
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 "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 "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.

Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

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 "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.

Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

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 "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.

Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

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 "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.

Soliz Lunch at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Lunch at the Library
Event Details:

Join us for Lunch at the Library, Monday-Thursday from July 1 through July 31. Free lunches that must be eaten on site will be provided for those 18 and younger. Daily activities will be provided after the lunch hour.

2 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Shark Lab @ Avenue Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the experts from the Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab for a fascinating look beneath the waves! Learn how scientists study the behavior and biology of sharks along the California coast.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Special NON-PUBLIC event: Westpark Summer Camp

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Room: MOB- Main Vehicle
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

The Ventura County Library staff will be at Westpark Summer Camp for the students and staff!

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

Soliz- Monday Crafternoons

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Crafternoon Mondays, use your creativity to create something new every week!

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

Lego Play

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Main Library Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

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

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

Soliz- Tuesday Games and Music

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a gaming tournament! Tournament theme will change every week. Piano lessons will be available for children ages 6-18. 

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Day @ Ray D. Prueter Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming session!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading at Ojai Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library for an adorable and educational event - Paws for Reading! Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30PM, kids can cozy up with a furry friend, Radiant the dog, and practice their reading skills.

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

Soliz- Wednesday Pathways to Science

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us to explore science! Different experiments will be available weekly.

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Day @ Avenue Library

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming session!

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

Soliz- Thursdays Stories Through Art

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of activities that express storytelling through art.

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
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Piru Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Doodle Time at Ojai Library

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Lego Play

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Main Library Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Explore your imagination by building with our freestyle Lego pieces!

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 "Elementary" group.

Piru Stay and Play

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Piru Library
Room: PIR-Storytime Space
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Stay & Play

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.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us to play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play cooperatively on a library server and participate in challenges or free creative play.

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.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Oak View Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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 "High School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Day @ Fillmore Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming session!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Perler Party at Ojai Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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.

Oak View Play to Learn

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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.

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

Maker Lab - Personalized Keychains

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Come create your own personalized keychain!

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 @ 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.