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
Our Ebay store adds new inventory daily. We recently started a sale on large lots of books. Some of our biggest sellers are DVDs and we have a large selection.
Book Sale June 14!
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Saturday, June 7, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Grammy-winning clarinetist David Singer, former Orpheus Chamber Orchestra member, tells stories from his memoir, punctuated by music.
Ventura County Library launches its Level Up at Your Library
Summer Reading Program on June 9. During the summer, the library will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Register to win prizes for reaching their reading goals at https://vencolibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
Summer Reading Kick Off @ EP Foster Library
Monday, June 9, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Join us for a FREE celebration to launch Summer Reading
Free Mister Softee for kids and teens * Minecraft & Super Smash Bros. gaming stations * Rubber Duck Decorating Register for Summer Reading and get a FREE book!
Sponsored by the Ventura Downtown Lions Club & Ventura Friends of the Library
Summer Reading Kick Off at Avenue Library
Monday, June 9, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Join us at the Avenue Library as we celebrate the launch of this Summer’s Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library. Enjoy a special performance from bilingual musician Nathalia at 1:00 pm.
Children and teens are invited to a FREE ice cream treat from Mister Softee, starting at 2:00 pm.
Register for Summer Reading and get a free prize!
Garden to Table Series with Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman
Vine Time: Growing Magnificent Melons & Cucumbers
Avenue Library, Wednesday, June 4, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Walk ins welcome!
Hill Road Library Tuesday, June 10, 5:00 to 6:00 pm Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45257
Learn key growing strategies including variety selection, trellising options, pollination tips, and proper irrigation methods. We’ll cover the complete growing cycle – from seed to harvest – plus expert guidance on knowing when your melons are perfectly ripe and keeping your cucumbers producing all season long.
Bubblemania
Hill Road Library, Thursday, June 12, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library, Tuesday, June 24, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saticoy Library, Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
A real Bubblologist brings the magic of bubbles to life—featuring shimmering soap films, bubbles within bubbles, bouncing bubbles, and giant bubbles galore! Kids will learn cool science concepts like reflection, refraction, and surface tension—all while being wowed by bubble tricks! Sponsored by Ventura Friends of the Library.
Adult Collage Sunday
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Third Sunday of the Month 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
June 15
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.
Board Games @ Saticoy Library
Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Come play your favorite classic games! All ages welcome.
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.
Little Lab 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.
Lego Play
Saticoy Library Mondays, 3 to 5 pm
Avenue Library Wednesdays, 12 to 6 pm E.P. Foster Library Fridays, 2 to 4 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.
Teen Craft Club at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library,
Every Other Wednesday, June 11 & 25, 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Every other week we will meet and make something crafty.
This program is designed for people ages 11-19.
Minecraft Gaming at the library
Mondays, June 9 & 23
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. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email Ina Holladay at ina.holladay@ventura.org.
Movie Mondays at the Hill Road Library! We will show a family-friendly movie on select Mondays during June and July, with coloring supplies and popcorn provided for children. Come cool off, color, have a snack, and enjoy the show!
Movie selection for June 16th: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem!
Hill Road Library Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
June 24, 4 :00 to 5:00 pm
The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
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
“Special” Poetry at the Library “State of Our Soul” Sunday, April 27, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Enjoy a featured poet, then share your own work with the group. All are welcome! HOSTED BY PHIL TAGGART. IN-HOUSE AND VIRTUAL: ZOOM MEETING ID 960-750-1600
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room
in E.P. Foster Library
1st and 3rd Mondays,
