Friends of the Library Bookstore
in E.P. Foster Library
Monday through Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
You can find great bargains in gently used children’s books, cooking and craft books, audio books and books with a seasonal theme. The items in our store are definitely worth a second look, from current novels to jigsaw puzzles to older books and vintage books to fill you with the nostalgia appropriate to the season!
You can follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/2nd_look_books_ventura/
We have also begun listing some of our collectible items on Ebay. You can see our offerings at https://www.ebay.com/str/venturafriendsofthelibrary
Garden to Table Series with Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman
Growing Leafy Bounty Year-Round
Avenue Library, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Hill Road Library, Tuesday, Feb 11., 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Learn how to enjoy an endless supply of fresh, nutritious greens from your own garden. In this tips-filled session, you’ll learn when to plant various greens suited for the local Ventura climate, season extension methods, soil preparation, growing tips, what to do about common disease and pests, and harvesting tips for continual production.
Then, in March, Spring into Action: Beans & Squash Success
Avenue Library, Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 to 5:00 pm; Hill Road Library,Tuesday, March 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Who Wrote Shakespeare: The Suspects
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, February 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Ojai Library, OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Saturday, March 1, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Shakespeare’s plays have shaped our literary world for centuries. In last year’s lecture series, Dr. Bob Mayberry presented the myths and legends surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean literature. This year, Dr. Mayberry will share new research and findings in a talk focused on his seven most likely candidates for who “really” wrote Shakespeare!
Adult Collage Sunday
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Third Sunday of the Month 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for a fun and creative collage event! Supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own. Unleash your creativity and make something unique.
Extremely Puzzled @ EP Foster Library
Attention, adults!
There’s a fantastic new event just for you at EP Foster Library. Introducing
Extremely Puzzled—a daily jigsaw puzzle extravaganza! Swing by every day to dive into the fun and challenge of puzzle making.
STEAM at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library Little Lab
Science and Sensory Play First Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Designed for children 3 to 7.
Hill Road Library Maker Lab Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 pm
February 20: 3D Pens: Choose from an assortment of simple projects or just get to know the 3D pen by creating your own unique design. Please note space is limited and sign-up will begin at 3:15 pm and instruction will begin promptly at 3:30 . Designed for ages 8+.
Discover Science – Heart Lava Lamps
Hill Road Library
Saturday, February 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Explore density and chemical reactions in this heart filled lava lamp project with the Discover Science team from Foothill School of Technology.
Game on! Board Games at Hill Road Library returns Every Sunday, 11 am to 1 pm. Drop by and choose from over 35 games to play!
Fun for families or a great reason to meet with friends.
Lego Play
E.P. Foster Library Fridays, 2 to 4 pm
Avenue Library Wednesdays, 12 to 6 pm
Crafty Little Fox Club E.P . Foster Library
Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Dive into a world of DIY crafting every Wednesday afternoon. Let your creativity soar as you explore and create unique masterpieces. A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.
Avenue Library Family Coloring During open branch hours, families are welcome to free coloring pages for all ages. Crayons and colored pencils are provided for in-house use.
Teen Craft Club at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library, Wednesdays, 3:45 to 5:00 pm
February 12: Amigurumi Ladybugs Amigurumi is the art of small knit and crochet toys. In this club meeting, we’ll create adorable little ladybugs.
February 26: Fabric Marbling — Play with small pieces of fabric to explore the art of fabric marbling.
This program is designed for people ages 11-19.
Avenue Library Family Stay and Play
All are welcome to “stay and play” at the Avenue Library. Board
games, card games, puzzles and more are available during open hours.
Minecraft Gaming at the library
Mondays, February 10 & 24
3:30 to 5:00 pm
E. P Foster Library and Hill Road Library
An in-person Minecraft program where we play on the same server together.This program is limited to participants ages 5-17 years old.
Space is limited. First come, first served.
Questions about the event,
please call 805 626-READ
Students needing school community service credit and teens 13-17 who want to help the library can join the Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster Library. Plan fun TEEN and CHILDREN’S events! Contact: sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org
Avenue Library also has a teen volunteer group. The Teen Volunteer Club (ages 13 to 18) assists the Homework Center Coordinator by helping tutor students, as well as, helping to create STEAM projects for the children of the community. This group will meet on Wednesday, January 15, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Hill Road Library Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
February 25, 4 :00 to 5:00 pm
Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection. To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.org
Wise Owls Book Club Hill Road Library
Tuesday, March 11, 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
The Spring 2025 selection is
The Moon Within by Aida Salazar
Celi Rivera’s life swirls with questions. About her changing body. Her first attraction to a boy. And her best friend’s exploration of what it means to be genderfluid. But most of all, her mother’s insistence she have a moon ceremony when her first period arrives. It’s an ancestral Mexica ritual that Mima and her community have reclaimed, but Celi promises she will NOT be participating. Can she find the power within herself to take a stand for who she wants to be?
Wise Owls is a quarterly Book Club for adults who enjoy reading children’s literature. Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Wise Owls Book Club selection. To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.org
Poetry at the Library
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
1st Sunday of the Month,
Jan. 5 and Feb. 2, 3 to 5 pm
POETRY AT THE LIBRARY at E.P. FOSTER TOPPING ROOM HOSTED BY PHIL TAGGART. IN-HOUSE AND VIRTUAL: ZOOM MEETING ID 960-750-1600
ENJOY A FEATURED POET, THEN SHARE YOUR OWN WORK WITH THE GROUP. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room
in E.P. Foster Library
1st and 3rd Mondays,
