The Soldiers Project
Since 2004, The Soldiers Project has provided support to those whose lives have been affected by the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. They offer free, confidential therapy for Post 9/11… Read more »
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Book Appetit Hits the Road to Spicetopia!
Saturday, March 1 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Book Appetit hits the road with an insider’s look at this local treasure. Meet at the library and walk over to Spicetopia to… Read more »
The Big Read
The NEA awarded the City of Ventura, in partnership with Ventura County Library a grant to participate in the national Big Read. This grant will support two months of events… Read more »
Art Tag Design Challenge
The Big Read is a cooperative effort of the City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships and the Ventura County Library. It is designed to encourage the… Read more »
The Big Read: Discussions of The Things They Carried
Thursday, March 13, 5:30-6:30: “The Things They Carried” Discussion Group Join the conversation at the Avenue Library, 606 N Ventura Ave Wednesday, March 26, 6-7pm: Discussion Group at the Library… Read more »
Ordinary Men — How Normal People Can Do Terrible Things
Wednesday, March 19, 7 :00 p.m. E.P. Foster Library Topping Room, 651 E Main St CUSCI Professor of Psychology Kevin Volkan discusses how ordinary people can engage in horrendous acts… Read more »
Ukulele Class
Saturday, February 22 11:00 a.m. – noon A free class where you can learn the basics of playing the ukulele. Don’t have a ukulele? Check one out at the library!… Read more »
Are We Crazy about Our Kids?
CSU Channel Islands Lecture Series The Cost/Benefit Equation: Video Screening, Discussion and Research Presentation Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 p.m. Topping Room Economists today are contributing to an argument that educators… Read more »
Tolstoy in Riyadh: A Story of a Teacher and Her Muse
Chris Cryer will be on site for a reading and discussion of her book, followed by a reception. She now teaches at Ventura College and worked at King Saud University… Read more »
Sounds of Second Sunday
February 9, 2014 Toni Jannotta Quartet Jazz Concert at the E.P. FOSTER LIBRARY 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Digital Bookmobile Returns
Tuesday, February 11th from 11 am to 5 pm Ventura Community Park at 910 Kimball Rd. in Ventura Wednesday, February 12th from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Ray D. Prueter… Read more »
Book Appetit: Gluten Free
What’s all the hype about? What is gluten and should you avoid it? Learn about gluten free options, and enjoy a free tasting. Saturday, February 1 5:00 p.m.
SBFOL receives Poinsettia Award for Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Photo courtesy of Kenny Backer On Thursday, December 12, 2013, the San Buenaventura Friends of the Library was honored by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce with this year’s award for… Read more »
SBFOL receives Poinsettia Award for Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Photo courtesy of Kenny Backer On Thursday, December 12, 2013, the San Buenaventura Friends of the Library was honored by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce with this year’s award for… Read more »