2022 Summer Reading Program

  • End of Summer Reading Parties

    Hill Road Library
    Tuesday, August 9, 2:30 to 5:30 pm
    Summer Snow Day!
    2:30 to 3:30 pm – Fun and Games
    3:30 to 5:00 pm – Film Screening
    4:00 pm – Kona Ice for Summer Reading participants (while supplies last).

    E.P. Foster Library
    Monday, August 15,  4 to 5 pm
    Enjoy FREE Kona Ice to celebrate the end of summer reading and all the fun we had this summer at the library!

  • Read Beyond the Beaten Path

    Ventura County Library’s summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, is taking registrations now through August 14.
    Themed events include bi-weekly STEAM Kits and challenges, participation in the library’s online reading and activity log (register at vencolibrary.beanstack.org), themed Storytimes, and a closing party hosted by Kona Ice.

    This year Ventura County Library is giving away 13 Nintendo Switch Grand Prizes as well as smaller STEAM prizes throughout the summer. In addition, once a child has logged 500 minutes, they may visit their local branch to choose a free new book to add to their home libraries.

  • Maker Lab at E.P. Foster

    Maker Lab is Back!

    Drop in and see what you can make! E.P. Foster Library
    Tuesdays, June 7 & 14, July 19 & 26    , August 16 & 23
    4 to 6 pm

    Rocket Launch Tuesdays, August 2 & 9, 3:00 to 5:00 pm

    Ages 8+

  • Minecraft Bi-Monthly Summer 2022

    E.P. Foster Library  
    Mondays, July 18 & 25, August 8 & 22,  4:00 to 5:30 pm
    Minecraft Monthly at Hill Road Library
    Mondays, July 18 & 25 & August 22
    4:00 to 5:30 pm

    In-person Minecraft program where we play on the same server together. Computer availability is first come, first served.  Arrive at the library early to get signed up.

    This program is limited to participants ages 5-17 years old. Also, please fill out the Minecraft Monthly Gameplay Agreement.

    Contact the Minecraft Librarian at this email: vencolib.minecraft@gmail.com if you have any questions about this event.

  • Maker Camp

    Hill Road Library
    Thursdays,  June 16, 23 & 30, July 14, 21 & 28 and August 4 & 18
    3:30     to 5:00 pm


    Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun projects.   Recommended for children 7-18.  Younger children are welcome but may need adult assistance.

    July 14: Banana Pianos! July 21: Strawbees! July 28: inkercad & 3D Printing! August 4: Lego Lab! August 18: Rocket Launchers!

  • Little Lab at Hill Road Library

    Hill Road Library
    Tuesdays,
    June 7, 14, 21 & 28, July 12, 19 & 26
    August 2, 9     & 23
    10:30 am to noon
    Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through play. Caregivers can bond with children through side-by-side play with caregivers as co-learners. This event takes place outdoors and can often be messy,.    Recommended for ages 3-7

  • Game Days at E.P. Foster

    E.P. Foster Library
    Fridays, June 10, July 22, August 5 & 19
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Play Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and other gaming systems, and some board games on the second floor.  For Kids & Teens.

  • Lego Play at E.P. Foster

    E.P. Foster Library
    Fridays, June 3 & 17
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Build, learn, and play!
    Bring your imagination and experiment with creative designs.
    Children of all ages welcome.

  • Crafternoon at E.P. Foster

    E.P. Foster Library
    Wednesdays, June 15 & 29,     July 13 & 27, Aug. 17

    3:30 to 5:00 pm
    Get your craft on in the afternoon. A structured craft with supplies will be provided.

  • Art Camp

    Hill Road Library

    Tuesdays, July 12, 19 & 26

    3:30 to 5 pm

    Join us most Tuesday afternoons in July for Art Camp! As part of our Summer Reading Challenge, to get “Beyond the Beaten Path”, we will create art together at the Hill Road Library. Designed for children 7-18. Younger children are welcome but may need adult assistance.

  • Discover Science Summer 2022

    Hill Road Library
    Saturday, June 4
    11:00 am to noon
    Explore science and physics topics now in-person, outside in patio area.  This event is intended for grades K-5.

    E.P. Foster Library
    Saturday, June 11
    11:00 am to noon

    Contact Discover Scienceat this email: vta.discover.science@gmail.comif you have any questions about this event.

    Join this Remind group for Discover Science updates: https://www.remind.com/join/disci21-22 OR text @disci21-22 to the number 81010 (if you have trouble try texting to (580) 366-0724).