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What’s happening at our online store?
Our online bookstore for local sales was created in the middle of 2020 when, due to the pandemic, libraries were closed and we were unable to hold book sales. It… Read more »
Ventura Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting
Guests who are interested in our speakers or our organization are always welcome at our annual meetings! To see the proposed bylaw changes, see .
Fall Snack Program
For the Fall Season, Ventura County Library is offering a Fall Snack Program at Avenue and Saticoy branches. The library will provide after-school snacks for children under 18 years of… Read more »
Journey into Tibet’s Sacred Textile Art
Meet Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo, local textile artist, teacher and author of Threads of Awakening: An American Woman’s Journey into Tibet’s Sacred Textile Art. Hill Road Library Tuesday, November 14, 5:00 to 6:00 pm… Read more »
Horror in the Stacks
E.P. Foster Library Friday, October 20, 7:30 to 8:30 pm Join us for a scary fun time as the library turns haunted! This event is free and open to youth,… Read more »
Living History at the Library –A Visit with Lucy Levy
A Visit with Lucy Levy: From Paris Society to Ventura CountyHistory comes alive through Connie Korenstein’s performance of historical figures of Ventura County! Ray D. Prueter Library, 510 Park Avenue,… Read more »
WEV Financial Empowerment Class
Women’s Economic Ventures presents a Financial Empowerment Class, in the Topping Room in E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, October 7, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm In this free 3-hour class,… Read more »
Living History at the Library
Living History at the LibraryHill Road LibrarySunday, October 2212 to 1 pmIn celebration of Ventura County’s 150th anniversary, history comes alive through the performance of Connie Korenstein’s historical figures of… Read more »
Young People’s Poetry Workshop with Angelina Leaños 2021-2022 Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate
Hill Road LibraryMonday, October 23, 4:30 to 5:30 pmAngelina will host a workshop for youth ages 10-17 to develop and craft poems celebrating life in Ventura County. Participants are encouraged to… Read more »
Fall Festival at Avenue Library
Avenue LibrarySaturday, October 28 12 to 2 pm Children of all ages are invited to get into the spirit of the season with a special viewing of Hocus Pocus, tasty… Read more »
E.P. Foster’s Young Readers Book Club Fall 2023
A monthly gathering to explore and discuss books. For children 9-12 (4th or 5th grade reading level).. E.P. Foster LibrarySaturday, September 23, 1 to 2 pmDiscuss Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello,… Read more »
Living History — 150th Anniversary of Ventura County
Living history performances by local performer Connie Korenstein delve through a rich history of farming, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the journey of one woman from Parisian socialite… Read more »
Artwalk Ventura 2023
September 23 & 24 11 am to 7 pmThe Topping Room in E.P. Foster will be a stop in Art Walk Ventura, September 23 & 24. Ventura Friends of the… Read more »
Hill Road Library Book Club 2023
Selection for November:The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 pm (Time Change) No meeting in December. The Book Club will resume in… Read more »