Fall Book Sale at the Mall
Saturday, September 10 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Have you been missing bookstores at the mall? The Friends of the Library are very fortunate to have the opportunity to bring… Read more »
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The Library Strategic Planning Process continues
On September 14, the Library Strategic Planning Committee met again with library consultant MaryEllin Santiago. The Ventura Star reported on that meeting: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/sep/15/ventura-libraries-need-new-perks-but-staying-may There is also a report of the… Read more »
Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program continues through August 13. Tuesday, August 2 at 10:30, E.P. Foster Library Special Program Fairy Queen Flutterby Wednesday, August 3 at 3:30, E.P. Foster Library Special… Read more »
Library Strategic Plan — Update
A special meeting of the San Buenaventura City Council and the Library Advisory Commission was held on Thursday, June 16 in the Topping Room of the E.P. Foster… Read more »
Library Strategic Plan Survey: Deadline June 3
There is still time to participate in the Library Strategic Plan Survey. The deadline has been extended to June 3. Help shape the future of Ventura’s libraries. Tell us what… Read more »
Be a Part of the Library Strategic Planning Process
Recently, City Council determined that it is time to launch a strategic planning process to explore, among other things, what Ventura wants in terms of library services, what is the… Read more »
Armed Forces Day BOOK SALE!
Saturday, May 21 Hours: 9:30—3:00 At the Sports Park (On S. Kimball Road) Selling Affordable, Quality Used Books: War and Services; Sports and Fitness; Children’s Books; Nutrition and Diet; Art;… Read more »
Annual Membership Meeting
The annual membership meeting of San Buenaventura Friends of the Library was held on Sunday, March 27, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library Business Meeting: Election of… Read more »
Spring Book Sale at the Mall
The Book Sale at the Mall on March 19 raised nearly $3,300 for Ventura’s two City Libraries. What an energetic and diligent group of volunteers! Once again the Foothill students… Read more »
League of Women Voters take up library issue
At the March 10 meeting of the League of Women Voters in Ventura, Mayor Bill Fulton spoke about the possibility of a private vendor becoming the contractor to provide public… Read more »
Winter Book Sale
Many thanks to all who helped out at the WINTER BOOK SALE. This sale generated $1,471 to purchase books and to support the children’s reading programs for the City’s public… Read more »
Thank You! to Girl Scout Troop #60284
For their Fall service project, Girl Scout Troop #60284 requested book donations from family and friends. Troop # 60284 is a combined troop of Ventura and Ojai girl scouts. Their… Read more »
SBFOL Bookstore News
The San Buenaventura Friends of the Library Bookstore has a “new look”. Now, you can actually FIND US- located on the first floor of E.P. Foster Library, Main St. in… Read more »
Art at the Library
The Deadline for this year’s Art Tales competition is March 1, 2011. A link to download guidelines can be found below. On Sunday, October 17, E.P. Foster Library participated in … Read more »