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Protect Our Beaches! with Surfrider Ventura
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Saturday, February 8, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
The Surfrider Foundation has been protecting our ocean, waves, and beaches since 1984. Interested in learning more about the ways you can help preserve our local beaches and waterways? Join Surfrider Foundation’s Ventura County chapter in the Topping Room for an overview of their programs and how you can get involved! All ages welcome.
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Vegetable Gardening Fundamentals
Join Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman at Avenue Library for Vegetable Gardening Fundamentals, Wednesday, January 8, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Learn about choosing the right plants for your space and climate and basic growing techniques to help ensure success in this “Getting Started with Growing Your Own Food” class.
Perfect for complete beginners as well as seasoned gardeners looking for some new tips. Walk-ins are welcome or use this link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=44108
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25th Anniversary Reception for Sally Weber’s Matrix
E.P. Foster Library
Friday, November 15, 6 to 8 pm
Join us the 25th anniversary celebration of Sally Weber’s stunning artwork Matrix at E.P. Foster Library. Hear from the artist behind the library’s iconic entrance, which has served as a beacon of color and inspiration for the community since its unveiling in 1999. Event hosted in partnership between Ventura County Library and Kelly Coty Design.
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Nutcracker Storytime
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Saturday, November 16, 11:00 am to noon
EP Foster Library and Ventura County Ballet invite young readers and their families to a special Storytime featuring the Nutcracker story. Dancers will perform select scenes from The Nutcracker, showcasing the beauty and elegance of the beloved ballet. They will lead a dance demonstration where children can learn some basic ballet moves and experience the magic of ballet firsthand. The audience will also have the chance to participate in a Q&A session with Kathie Noblin, Director of Ventura County Ballet, and the ballet dancers.
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Horror in the Stacks 2024
Horror in the stacks E.P.Foster Library Saturday, October 12, 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Visit for a scary fun time as the library turns haunted!
This event is free and open to youth, grades 5 – 12. Children 4th grade or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Hosted by: FOSTER LIBRARY’S TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Sponsored by: VENTURA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
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Annual Membership Meeting
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North American Trade Beads
Local Ojai author Joseph M. Puglia will visit the Ojai Library at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 31 to give a talk titled “North American Trade Beads.” The history of beads dates back 40,000 years, expressing culture, social circumstance, political history, religious beliefs, wealth and trade. . Dr. Puglia’s focus will be on North American trade beads, exploring their roles in indigenous cultures with an emphasis on artistry. He will share his collection of trade beads dating back to the Lewis and Clark era.
Dr. Puglia is a former college professor who taught English, Philosophy, Social Science, and History of Western Expansion. He also taught high school English on the Cheyenne Reservation at Lame Deer Montana. Currently, he is a writer soon to publish his fifth novel.
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Ventura County Celebration of Books
Ventura County Library Foundation has announced the Ventura County Celebration of Books for 2024. The event will take place on the campus of California State University Channel Islands on Saturday, October 12.
There will be lectures relating to the One County One Book selection, local author tables, family activities and food trucks.
For more information: email@vclibraryfoundation.org
The One County One Book selection is Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder.
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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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The Devil in My Friend
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Saturday, July 13, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Ivor Davis’ latest book The Devil in My Friend: The Inside Story of a Malibu Murder chronicles his long investigation and the shocking revelation about a friend and neighbor who committed an unthinkable crime.
He’ll read from his book, answer questions and sign copies.
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East & West: Stories of India at Ojai Library
Ojai Library Saturday, May 25, 2 to 3pm
Local Ojai Author Catherine Ann Jones is the award-winning author of eight books including Heal Your Self with Writing. Her latest, East & West, is described as a captivating book in which contrasting and complementary aspects of Indian culture are explored through stories of seekers, ordinary Indians, heroes, frauds, and victims.
Catherine Ann Jones has played major roles in over fifty productions on and off-Broadway, later becoming an award-winning playwright. She has authored eleven plays produced in and out of NYC and films including Unlikely Angel (Dolly Parton), The Christmas Wife, and the popular television series, Touched by an Angel. A Fulbright Scholar to India studying shamanism, she has taught for several years at The New School University in NYC and USC Film School in LA, as well writing workshops globally. To learn more, visit wayofstory.com.
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Avenue Library Steam Saturday
Avenue Library STEAM SATURDAY activity Blackout Poetry
Saturday, April 27, 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Space and supplies are limited. This program is free and open to the public.
On March 30 — Art Dice
create a set of dice to gamify your art!
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Dia de los Ninos
Avenue Library
Monday, April 29, 3:30 pm
Children of all ages are invited to a special musical performance by Nathalia. Come join the fun as we listen and dance to happy music in both English and Spanish.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Children will also be treated with a free book.
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Who Wrote Shakespeare?
California State University, Channel Islands Broome Library Lecture Series
Faculty from disciplines across the CSUCI campus participate in these unique and informal lectures at local libraries throughout the county. Events are free and open to the public.
Hill Road Library Tuesday, May 7, 5:00 pm ******** Ojai Library Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 pm
Shakespeare’s plays are known world-wide and have shaped our languages and literary imaginations for centuries. But is Willam Shakespeare truly the author of the works we know as “Shakespeare’s”? English Professor Bob Mayberry will host a presentation and discussion of the myths, legends, and theories surrounding the authorship of what we know as “Shakespeare” as part of the Broome Library Lecture Series.
Professor Mayberry has taught classes on English, poetry, composition, swearing, and even baseball literature during his 16 years at CSU-CI.
Hill Road Library is located at 1070 S. Hill Road, Ventura. For additional information, contact Linda Cherry, Hill Road Librarian, at linda.cherry@ventura.orgOjai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai. For additional information,contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or ron.solorzano@ventura.org.
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California State University, Channel Islands Library Lecture Series 2024
Defining Regenerative Agriculture in California, Ojai Library Saturday, April 13, 2:00 pm
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently in the process of defining what the term regenerative agriculture means. Rachel Soper, Associate Professor of Sociology at California State University, Channel Islands, will explain all sides of the debate, drawing on public comments given during listening sessions and working group meetings to illustrate the point of view of those who think organic should be the baseline to regenerative, and those who think regenerative should be more inclusive than organic. For more information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or ron.solorzano@ventura.org
Peering Into Darkness: Exploring the Deep Sea, Hill Road Library Sunday, April 21, 11:30 am
What makes the deep ocean a wondrous, mysterious environment? Dr. Geoffrey Dilly will discuss the strange adaptations deep ocean animals have developed, the human impact on this far-away ocean environment, and his own experiences in deep sea biology, including several dives on Alvin, the most widely recognized deep-sea submersible. For more information, contact Linda Cherry, Hill Road Librarian, Linda.Cherry@ventura.org
