Avenue Library
All are welcome to “stay and play” at the Avenue Library. Board games, card games, puzzles, and more are available during open hours.
Monday – Thursday: 12 – 6 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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Saticoy Monster Party- Craft
Saticoy Library Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 to 5:00pm Paper Craft. Come make monsters to help decorate our monster party wall in time for Halloween.
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The Spooktacular Haunting at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library Saturday, October 24, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Join us at the Hill Road Library for a fun fall event for children and families! Enjoy a variety of activities, including mini pumpkin decorating, Halloween photo opportunities and frame decorating, slime making, cookie decorating and a costume contest for kids ages 10 and under.…
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Garden to Table Series – Growing Greens Year-Round
Avenue Library Meeting Room Wednesday, Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 to 7:00pm Discover how rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, basil, and more can thrive in Ventura County’s ideal climate — from planting and pest management to harvesting and preserving at peak flavor. Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49225 Walk ins welcome!
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Hill Road Library Chess Club
Hill Road Library Saturdays, 11:00 am to noon Teen volunteers are here to help you learn, practice, and improve your game. Players of all skill levels are welcome! Hill Road Chess Club is for children and teens ages 5-17.
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October Maker Lab at Hill Road Library
Hill Road LibraryThursdays3:30 to 4:30 pm October 15: Squishy Circuit Monsters Create your very own electrified monster! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate all late arrivals.October 22: Lego Challenge October 29: Groovy Ghoulie Slime Appropriate for ages 5+
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Ghostly Lore and Spirit Detecting with Richard Senate
Avenue Library Thursday, October 29, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Avenue Library’s Ghost Hunters Club invites you to an evening of ghostly lore and spirit detecting with the world-renowned paranormal investigator, historian, and author, Richard Senate. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please email Mary Birch at mary.birch@venturacounty.gov or call Avenue Library at…
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Garden to Table Series – Mastering Mediterranean Herbs
Avenue Library Meeting Room Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Unlock the flavors of the Mediterranean right in your backyard! Join us to discover how rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, basil, and more can thrive in Ventura County’s ideal climate — from planting and pest management to harvesting and preserving at peak flavor. Whether you’re…
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Maker Lab at Hill Road Library Fall 2026
Hill Road Library Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 pm Lego Challenge September 10, 17, 24 Appropriate for ages 5+
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Making Art at the Library
Collage at the library —Saticoy Library: 4th Sunday, 2:30 to 5:00 pm, Avenue Library: 3rd Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Hill Road Library: Sundays: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Collagers, scrapbookers, and junk journalists are all welcome! Supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own
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Paws for Reading Fall 2026
Hill Road Library Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Avenue Library Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Children of all ages are welcome!
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Summer Reading Program 2026
Register at https://ventura.readsquared.com/
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Lunch at the Library
Avenue Library beginning July 6 Children, ages 0 – 18 years, are welcome to a free lunch at the Avenue Library, Monday through Thursday, 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Lunches are limited and served on a first come, first served basis. This special program will take place July 6 – July 30.
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Christopher T Magician Show
Christopher T. Magician ShowHill Road Library Storytime Space Thursday, July 2, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join us for a fabulous afternoon of magic and wonder with Christopher T. Magician! His shows are interactive and full of audience participation – no sitting and watching quietly here! Show starts at 3pm. All ages welcome!
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Saticoy Steam Craft Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saticoy Library STEAM crafting fun! Instruction and supplies provided!