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Welcome!
About
- What we do
- Who we are
Children’s Corner
Book Clubs
Book Sales
- BookSale archive
Events
- Events archive
Newsletter
Featured Article
Happenings at Avenue Library
Happenings at E.P. Foster
Happenings at Saticoy
Teens
Hill Road Library
Map to Warehouse for large donations
Ventura Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting

Category: Featured Article

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 »

Featured Article, Membership Meeting, SBFOL Members

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 »

Featured Article, Membership Meeting, SBFOL Members

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E.P. Foster Bookstore Hours

Closed for renovations

Book Donations

We accept most books, here are our exceptions:
Medical & law books over 5 years old, Encyclopedias Dirty, musty or books that have stored in outdoor storage (usually are damaged or have bugs)
Book donations can be left at Avenue, Saticoy and Hill Road Library. Our warehouse which is located in Saticoy receives donations Monday & Tuesday, and Thursday & Friday mornings from 9-11 am. We have volunteers who help unload the books. To make other arrangements, please email bookstore@venturafriendsofthelibrary.org

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Ex Libris, Newsletter of Ventura Friends of the Library Fall 2025

What We Do

VenturaFOL Supports the public libraries of the City of Ventura in their delivery of library services, including:
1. Purchase of library materials and equipment, e.g. books, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, display and bookcases
2. Year around reading programs for children and youth
3. Summer programs for children and youth
4. Special programs, e.g. receptions, anniversaries, speakers
5. Increase of public awareness of legislation and other activities that may affect the delivery of library services