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Set against the backdrop of beautifully curated gardens and natural spaces, Books, Birds, and Blooms invites guests to explore a series of inspiring outdoor sanctuaries while celebrating the vital role libraries play in enriching lives. Attendees will experience a setting with 280-degree ocean views, artist and pottery studios, native plants, nesting birds, the mobile library, a book giveaway, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters of literacy and lifelong learning.

Tickets are priced at $40.For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit https://vclibraryfoundation.org/ Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Ventura County Library System, helping to fund essential programs and services.

Ventura County Library invites the community to take part in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading experience connecting library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington.

Pick up the book selection They Called Us Enemy,
a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei, reflecting on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American, at any library branch. George Takei will appear for a special author talk and book signing on Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at East Los Angeles Library. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, allowing readers across the region to participate together. Register for the One Book One Coast Author Talk with George Takei on May 31 at 2pm.