E.P. Foster Annual Haiku Writing Contest
April is here and that means E.P. Foster is hosting its annual Haiku Writing Contest. Visit the first-floor book display if you’re looking for inspiration; a collection of haiku-themed materials… Read more »
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Minute to Win It
The Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster hosts this special event on the second floor of the library. Friday, March 27 5-8 p.m. Get ready for minutes of fun! Join… Read more »
Origami Math Genius (OMG)
Saturday, March 28 11:oo a.m. to noon Topping Room OMG is a curriculum built around origami math developed by BiJian Fan to integrate art and science into K-12 education. This… Read more »
Biotechnology in the Classroom: Bringing Hands-on Labs to Middle School
The Amgen Biotech Experience Sunday, March 29 1:30-2:30 p.m. Topping Room Learn about genetic engineering techniques, tools, and products as a component of STEM education. Stop by the library to … Read more »
Meet you at the Kitchen Table!
Did you know when families eat meals together, children: Do better in school Hear 8 million more words before they begin school Are less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol… Read more »
Miramar Publication Party
Saturday, February 21 3-4 p.m. E.P. Foster Library A special event and poetry reading hosted by Christopher Buckley. Miramar is published out of Santa Barbara and features poets from all over… Read more »
SBFOL Annual Membership Meeting
Tea and Transformations Please invite your friends and colleagues to join us, enjoy tea and the art of the book. Sunday, March 22, 2015, 1:00 p.m E.P. Foster Library Topping… Read more »
Foster Con 2015
Schedule of Events SATURDAY, February 28 Candy sushi 11:00 – 1:00 2nd floor study tables Airbrush tattoos 12:00 –3:00 2nd floor early reader area Photo booth 11:00 – 1:00;… Read more »
Makeshop: Bouncy Balls!
Tuesday, February 17 This Makeshop activity will be held on the 2nd floor of E.P. Foster at 5 p.m. Interested in having some fun with chemistry? Perform and observe a… Read more »
Dr. Seuss Celebration
Avenue Library will hold their annual Dr. Seuss celebration Monday, March 2nd 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Crafts, games, a special storytime and more!
Silly Science Show
with Ric Morton as “Professor Wisenheimer.” The Professor will teach basic scientific principles through fun activities and interactive experiments. Saticoy Library Thursday, February 5, 3:30 pm Avenue Library @… Read more »
Mixed Media Art
Wednesday, March 11 6:00 p.m. Topping Room Local artist J.L. Hauer will discuss creating art using reclaimed materials. Examples of her work are currently on display in Foster Library’s foyer… Read more »
Makeshop: Dancing Art Robots
Tuesday, March 17 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. E.P. Foster Second Floor Participants will be able to build a robot out of a battery pack, vibrating… Read more »
Folding Them into the Fold
The 2015 Channel Islands Lecture Series kicks off at E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Wednesday, February 4 5 :00 to 7:00 p.m. Faculty from CSU Channel Islands will visit Foster… Read more »
Ground Operations: Battlefield to Farmfield
A film by Dulanie Ellis and Raymond Singer of Ojai. http://www.groundoperations.net/ Wednesday, March 18 6:30 p.m. Topping Room Ground Operations follows an ensemble of young men and women who tell… Read more »