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
PAWS for Reading celebrates its 20th Anniversary at Ventura County Library. EP Foster Library is happy to host the 20th anniversary of Paws for Reading, a beloved program that has fostered a love of reading and community for two decades. Since its inception, Paws for Reading has brought children and therapy dogs together, helping young readers build confidence and a joy for books in a warm, supportive environment.
Join the celebration on Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 am at EP Foster Library! Families are invited to attend the festivities, including photo area, crafts, and special doggie treats to take home to furry friends. Celebrate this anniversary with current and past therapy dogs and handlers and honor the remarkable dogs and volunteers who make it all possible.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Sienna Sydlaske, Youth Librarian Specialist, at (805) 648 2716 or sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org.
Kids can participate in Paws for Reading every week at E.P. Foster Library and Hill Road Library. At Hill Road Library on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm and at E.P. Foster Library on Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:30 pm, children of all ages can practice their reading skills in the company of gentle and attentive furry friends. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.
The Teen Advisory Group of E.P. Foster Library invites you to celebrate the season at Winter Fest: Candy Cane Lane on Saturday, December 21, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at EP Foster Library! Bring your creativity and holiday spirit and make slime, gingerbread houses, and winter crafts. Snap pictures with our festive photo cutout and play fun winter games. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from the Kalorama Coffee Cart. Don’t miss this cozy and cheerful event for all ages!
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 Thursday, December 12, 3:30 to 5 pm: Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We’ll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basic understanding of how circuits work.
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.
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, September 23, October 7 & 21 3:30 to 5 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
Hill Road Library Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 29, 4:00 to 5:00 pm join the discussion of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.
November Club Selection: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 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, November 19, 5 to 6 pm
Fall Selection: Wings Of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui Sutherland
Clay and his friends have grown up under a mountain, secretly raised by the Talons of Peace to fulfill a mysterious prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. Maybe they can break free and end the war at the same time.
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 Sunday, November 3, 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,
September 16, October 7 & 21, 7 to 9 pm
