Storytime 2026
Mobile Library on Main Street in front of E.P. Foster Library MONDAYS at 10:30 am Avenue Library TUESDAYS at 4 pm In English and Spanish, in the children’s area. Hill… Read more »
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Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sales
Friday, April 3, 5 pm – 9 pmFirst Friday at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura AvenueWe will be selling a wide array of art and art related books Saturday,… Read more »
Mobile Library on Main Street
The Ventura County Mobile Libraryinvites the Ventura community to enjoy library services at our weekly stop onMain Street in front of E.P. Foster Library during the library closure. Mondays, 10:00 am… Read more »
Friends’ Bookstore in E.P. Foster Library closed for renovation
In view of the upcoming renovations to E.P. Foster Library, the Friends’ Bookstore closed at this location on March 9. The Friends will continue to hold periodic outdoor sales and… Read more »
Big Changes Ahead for the E.P. Foster Library
The E.P. Foster Library in downtown Ventura will temporarily close beginning March 23 for a $13 million renovation to transform the facility into a modern, accessible space for the community and install a new heating,… Read more »
Hill Road Library Maker Lab April 2026
Thursdays, April 2, 16, 23 & 30, 3:30 to 4:30 pm April 2, 23 & 30: Lego Challenge April 9: Binary Bracelets Binary code is the “language” that computers use to… Read more »
Little Lab
Hill Road Library Patio Tuesday, April 7 & May 5, 10:30 to 11:30 Children will have the opportunity to create, explore and experiment with sensory activities, process art, constructive play,… Read more »
Paws for Reading Spring 2026
Hill Road Library Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read… Read more »
Discover Science — Play Dough Circuits
Hill Road Library Patio Saturday, April 18, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join the Foothill High Discover Science team on the patio at Hill Road Library for hands-on science learning… Read more »
Minecraft Club Spring 2026
Hill Road Library 2nd and 4th Mondays April 13 & 27, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Play Minecraft in-person at the Hill Road Library! Children will be able to play… Read more »
Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard
Hill Road Library Lounge Tuesday, April 21, 4:30 to 5:45 pm Journey back through the seasons of your life in this heartwarming class featuring cottage garden favorites, and beloved blooms… Read more »
Sales Shelves at Hill Road Library
Browse our jigsaw puzzles, children’s books, vintage books and discover hidden treasures! Ventura Friends of the Library regularly stock our sales shelves in Hill Road Library. Payment is accepted in… Read more »
Ventura County Library and the Rotary Club of Ventura present a month of peace-building activities in March!
Rotarians approach peace not as the absence of conflict, but as “positive peace”—strengthening communities by addressing root causes such as poverty, lack of education, and limited access to opportunities. In… Read more »
Master Gardeners Learning Series: Bird-Friendly Gardens
Hill Road LibraryTuesday, March 10, 5:00 to 5:45 pm Create outdoor spaces that attract, support, and nurture local bird populations. Participants will learn how to transform ordinary gardens into vibrant… Read more »
Snow White Storytime
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am to noon Enjoy a special reading of the beloved tale of Snow White, followed by a mini dance performance with… Read more »