Welcome!
This page is your central source for construction updates and the latest information on the E.P. Foster Library.
As we work to improve and modernize the E.P. Foster Library, we're committed to keeping our community informed every step of the way.
Here you'll find updates on construction timelines, frequently asked questions, press releases and what to expect when the library reopens.
Please check back regularly and thanks for being part of the Ventura County Library community!
Frequently Asked Questions
E.P. Foster Library is closing temporarily to undergo important renovations that will improve the building, services, and overall experience for the community. These updates will help ensure the library remains comfortable, safe and welcoming for years to come.
The library will close March 2026.
The renovation is expected to last until Fall 2027. We’ll share updates if timelines change.
Renovations may include a new elevator, window upgrades, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to better serve library users. More details will be shared as the project moves forward.
Yes! While the E.P. Foster library will be closed, Ventura County Library services will continue at other branch locations and online.
Patrons are encouraged to visit nearby Ventura County Library branches, including:
Patrons can also use our Mobile Library and access digital resources anytime.
Items already checked out will not be affected. Due dates remain the same.
Yes! Your Ventura County Library card works at all branches and online during the closure.
Yes. While the book drop at the front of Foster Library may remain open during the closure, book returns can be made at any other Ventura County Library branch.
The renovations are funded through significant state, federal, and local investments. In 2023, E.P. Foster Library received an $8.7 million Building Forward Grant from the California State Library to improve library facilities. The grant requires a 50 percent local match, which the City of Ventura and Ventura County will share to support this vital community resource. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) also secured Community Project Funding to help pay for a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Additionally, the Ventura Friends of the Library (VFOL) approved a Resolution committing $250,000 in capital support for this project.
No additional fees are being charged to library patrons.
The project involves the review and approval of the final project designs by a Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (SOIS)-qualified architect. Construction is performed under the supervision of this SOIS-qualified architect.