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10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us at the Ojai Library to play and sing together! Beginners welcome!

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

Foster Library Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
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.

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

Ray D. Prueter Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A drop-in early literacy storytime for ages birth - 5 yrs

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Albert H. Soliz Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Are you learning English and want a chance to practice with other adults in your community? Ventura County Library invites you to join English classes held in partnership with Laubach Literacy of Ventura County to build fluency skills.

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

Hill Road Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime

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

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
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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Room: OKV-Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Art Salon for Adults meets the 2nd Saturday of the month. Join us for a self-directed, relaxed exploration of visual mixed-media arts and crafts.

11 am
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

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

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. 

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 Park - Come and Play

11:00am–12:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

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

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 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)

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 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.

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

Board Game & Puzzle Play at Oak View Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Oak View Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Play games and solve puzzles. Perfect low-key Saturday activity for families and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbors.

 

 

12 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

Lego Play at Ojai Library

1:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
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 "Family" group

Fun With Legos

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Build our design challenge and show us your creation. We will post your masterpiece on our social media pages!

2 pm
This event is in the "Family" group

Color, Craft, or More

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

During our Color, Craft, or More, we will be having a crafting session from 2pm to 3pm and then coloring from 3pm to 4pm. Come join us. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wonder Workshop

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a classic movie matinee for adults at the Fillmore Library.

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

Doodle Time at Ojai Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Ojai Library for Doodle Time and let your imagination soar! Doodle Time is the perfect opportunity for young artists to unleash their creativity, make new friends, and have fun exploring the wonderful world of art through doodling.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Perler Party at Ojai Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Dance Party at the Fillmore Library

2:30pm–3:00pm
Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This program is for little ones who love to move and dance around! We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills.

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

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.

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

Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities

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

Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities every Wednesday afternoon. See you there!

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.
 

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 "Adults" group

Poetry at the Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

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 "Adults" group

Knitting and Fiber Arts Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Prueter Library Tweens & Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gather with your friends in our newly designed teen center. Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, STEAM Challenges and so much more! See you @ the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Nintendo Switch Tourney at the Fillmore Library

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Teens, stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Monday for some gaming fun. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and games, or use ours. Game on!

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 "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 "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 "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

Gamer Keychains

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

Make your own  personalized  keychain and add a game controller charm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

HACSB-Westview Apartments

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

We we will be at the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura in Westview Village

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fillmore Fiber Arts Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Love to knit, crochet, or stitch? Join the Fillmore Fiber Arts at Fillmore Library! Bring your project, meet fellow crafters, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

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 "Middle School" group

Lego Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Play, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you. The sky's the limit!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Board Games @ Saticoy Library

3:30pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Saticoy Library
Room: SAT-Main Library Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Come play your favorite classic games! All ages welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Games at the Fillmore Library

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Stop by the Fillmore Library after school every Friday after school for some board game fun. Bring a friend, or just come solo. See you there!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit

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

The Ventura County Mobile Library will be at the Boys and Girls Club Squires Housing Unit.

4 pm
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

Avenue Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Avenue Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children are welcome to enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger plays in both English and Spanish.  

This program is free and suited for children ages 0 - 5.

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.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Shakespeare Salon

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a new program at Oak Park Library! This English Conversation Group helps adults build English-language skills through practice, engaging activities, and connecting with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Jam

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music

Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room

Join us at E.P. Foster Library every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7pm for a ukulele jam session.