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Summer Reading End of Summer Party
Celebrate your summer reading accomplishments! End of Summer Party featuring everyone’s favorite treat – Mister Softee! Free for kids and teens!
Hill Road Library: Thursday, July 25, 2:30 pm
Saticoy Library: Saturday, July 27, 12 pm
Foster Library: Monday, July 29, 3 pm
Avenue Library: Tuesday, July 30, 2 pm
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Pop-up Children’s Book Sale
E.P. Foster Library
July 29, 2:00 to 4:30 pm
Ventura Friends of the Library
will join the End of Summer Party
on the 2nd floor patio
with a selection of books for children and young adults for sale
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Summer Reading Program 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat!
PreReaders, Kids, Teens &
Adults, get ready to
Read, Renew, Repeat!
From May 15 – August 4,
Register at
vencolibrary.beanstack.org
Record your reading for
opportunities to win prizes for
reaching reading goals.
Each branch has a set of 4
Disneyland tickets to give away
as a grand prize. Youth may
visit their local branch to
choose a free new book to add
to their personal collection
when signing up, a special
sustainable prize for
completing 500 minutes of
reading and another free book
for completing 1000 minutes.
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Ventura Bee Rescue
Ventura Bee Rescue is dedicated to the preservation of our environment through preserving these pollinators in our community by relocating them to local beekeepers. Learn about honeybees, beekeeping and honey. Do a bee dance!
Avenue Library: Monday, July 1 @ 1 pm Saticoy Library: Monday, July 1 @ 4 pm E.P.Foster Library: Thursday, July 11 @ 11 am Hill Road Library: Thursday, July 11 @ 3 pm
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Christoper T. Magician Magic Show
Join us for a laugh filled magic show with Christopher T. Magician. Every magical feat throughout the show is inspired by and based upon popular children’s books. He brings each book to life with wacky, interactive, and hysterical magic.
E.P.Foster Library: Tuesday, July 9 @ 11 am Saticoy Library: Tuesday, July 9 @ 3 pm Avenue Library: Monday, July 15 @ 3 pm Hill Road Library: Friday, August 2 @ 10:30 am
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The Party Puppet Show
The Party Puppet Show
Laugh, sing and dance as you are introduced to a fun assortment of music genres and characters.Avenue Library: Monday, July 22, 3 pm
Foster Library: Wed., July 24, 11 am
Saticoy Library: Wed., July 24, 3 pm
Hill Road Library: Tuesday, August 6, 3 pm
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Summer STEAM
E.P. Foster Library Innovations Lab
Tuesdays, 2:00 to 3:00 pm June 18 & 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Unleash your imagination in a world of hands on exploration, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math collide to spark innovation and creativity.Hill Road Library Little Lab
Science and Sensory Play Tuesdays in June & July at 10:30 am designed for children 3 to 7
Hill Road Maker Lab Thursdays @ 3:30 pm
June 13: Slime Time arrive no later than 3:35 pm (space limited to 30 participants).
June 20, July 18 & Aug 8: Lego ChallengeAvenue Library Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Wild Flower Seed Bomb: Tuesday, July 2, 12 to 1 pm
Just add water to your seed bomb and watch wildflowers bloom in your garden.
DVD Hovercraft: Tuesday, July 9, 12 to 1 pm
Puzzle Art: Tuesday, July 16, 12 to 1 pm
Wind Catcher: Tuesday, July 23, 12 to 1 pm
Levitating Ball: Tuesday, July 30, 12 to 1 pm
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Summer Arts & Crafts
E.P. Foster Library Crafty Little Fox Club Wednesdays, 3:30 5:00 pm
Dive into a world of DIY crafting. Let your creativity soar as you explore and create unique masterpieces.
Avenue Library Family Coloring All summer, during open branch hours, families are welcome to free coloring pages for all ages. Crayons and colored pencils are provided for in house use. Monday through Thursday,
10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Summer Teen Volunteers
Looking for a rewarding way to spend
your summer? Become a Summer Teen Volunteer!
Whether you’re passionate about helping others, looking to build your resume, or just want to stay busy during the break, we have opportunities for you!
What You’ll Do: Assist with children’s library events
and programs. Gain leadership skills.
Requirements: Teens aged 13 – 17 who are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make a difference. Be able to commit and complete 14 hours of service between June 26 August 16. Stop by the library and pick up a
volunteer application. Contact: sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org
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Saving Wildlife International
Saving Wildlife International is the featured performer for this year’s Summer Reading Program, showcasing a commitment to wildlife conservation, exemplifying the Summer Reading theme: Read, Renew, Repeat.
Its unique live animal presentation comes to
Avenue Library on Saturday, June 15, 11 am to noon Saticoy Library on Saturday, June 15, 2 to 3 pm
E.P. Foster Library on Tuesday, June 18, 11 am to noon Hill Road Library on Tuesday, June 18, 3 to 4 pm
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Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Science heroes reveal secrets of chemical reactions, the transfer of energy, physical explosions, and more!
Experiment with adventure! Help act out a story about a lost treasure deep within the jungle.
Foster Library: Tuesday, June 25, 11 am to noon Saticoy Library: Tuesday, June 25, 3 to 4 pm
Avenue Library: Wednesday, June 26, 3 to 4 pm Hill Road Library: Thursday, June 27, 3 to 4 pm
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Graphic Novel Guild
Do you love exciting stories with amazing artwork?
Join E.P. Foster Library’s new graphic novel book club, Graphic Novel Guild!
Each month, we’ll explore a different graphic novel, discuss our favorite parts, and participate in a fun, creative activity related to the story. Recommended for 3rd 6th graders.
Space is limited. Sign up at the 2nd floor desk and pick up a copy of the first read!
June 25, 4 – 5 pm WINGS OF FIRE: THE DRAGONET PROPHECY
July 23, 4 - 5 pm INK GIRLS
August 27, 4 - 5 pm NEW KID
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Coder Dojo
Dive into the world of coding in E.P. Foster’s 6 session
summer Coding Dojo. In each interactive session, you’ll learn the basics of coding, create your own games, and explore the world of technology.
Recommended for 3rd to 6th graders.
Registration required, space is limited.
Wednesdays @ 3:30 5 pm June 26 to July 31
REGISTER ONLINE: https://forms.gle/4t62Xhf2RAn5iSrY9
