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Nutcracker Storytime @ Foster Library

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Family

Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, follow...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library

Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Family

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet present Nutcracker Storytime. Young readers and their families are invited to a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker story, followed by a mini dance performance and lesson.

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Paws For Reading at the Ray D Prueter Library

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens, Family

Event Details:

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 2...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Family

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

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 2:45 pm.

Children of all ages are welcome!

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Time	Sun (11/23)	Mon (11/24)	Tue (11/25)	Wed (11/26)	Thu (11/27)	Fri (11/28)	Sat (11/29)
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 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 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 Preschool Stay and Play 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library Room: PRU-Storytime Area/Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Storytime Event Details: Preschoolers are invited to join us at the library for a fun playtime with their Storytime friends. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available for children to explore. Join us for this lively social-learning experience!				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Games, Lego & Puzzles at Oak View Library 11:00am–1:00pm Children, Teens, Family This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Oak View Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Family Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Play board games, build with Lego, and solve puzzles. A 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 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 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 "Family" group Fun With Legos 1:00pm–3:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group 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 "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group Thanksgiving Break Craft and Game Buffet at Meiners Oaks Library 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family This event is in the "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library Room: MNO-Study Room B Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play Event Details: Join us for Crafts and Games at the Meiners Oaks Library during the Thanksgiving holiday, from 2pm to 5pm.	This event is in the "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group Thanksgiving Break Craft and Game Buffet at Meiners Oaks Library 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family This event is in the "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library Room: MNO-Study Room B Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play Event Details: Join us for Crafts and Games at the Meiners Oaks Library during the Thanksgiving holiday, from 2pm to 5pm.	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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens, Middle School This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library Room: PRU-Innovation Lab Age Group: Children, Teens, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Science & Technology Event Details: Fuel your curiosity in the newly designed Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab. Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at our weekly STEAM Lab. Join us every Wednesday afternoon. See you there! This event is in the "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group Thanksgiving Break Craft and Game Buffet at Meiners Oaks Library 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family This event is in the "Children" 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 This event is in the "Family" group 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Library Branch: Meiners Oaks Library Room: MNO-Study Room B Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Middle School, High School, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play Event Details: Join us for Crafts and Games at the Meiners Oaks Library during the Thanksgiving holiday, from 2pm to 5pm.
3 pm		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 Tourney 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Library Branch: Fillmore Library Room: FIL-Classroom Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Join fellow teens at Fillmore Library racing to the finish line, battling to be the champion, or becoming an all-star! Up to five Nintendo Switch controllers available to play with friends. 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 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 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. Our June 9 Minecraft Club coincides with our Summer Reading Kickoff at EP Foster Library. This program is limited to participants ages 8 -17 years old. 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 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 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Teen Space Events @ Prueter Library 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry, Games & Play, Science & Technology Event Details: 🎨🔬✨ Hey Teens! Looking for something fun to do after school? Come hang out at the library for a program packed with creativity, science experiments, hands-on crafts, and more!