Happenings at Avenue Library

  • 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!


  • 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 805-643-6393 to reserve your spot.  Victorian attire is encouraged, but not required.


  • 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 a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave ready to grow your own herb garden and bring authentic Mediterranean taste to your kitchen.

    Link to Register:  https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49225


  • One County One Book 2026

    Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See

    The Ventura County Library’s One County, One Book initiative is designed to unite the community through a shared reading experience.
    Lisa See’s novel is set In 1870 as three Chinese women arrive in the small pueblo of Los Angeles during a period of rampant anti-Chinese sentiment.  They are brought together by hardship and heartbreak, and they must use their bravery, endurance, and ability to “eat bitterness” to discover their voices, find freedom, and connect through solace and friendship. 

    Print editions will be available to borrow at Ventura County Library branches. Digital eBook and eAudio editions will also be available.

    More information:  https://www.library.venturacounty.gov/events-programs/one-county-one-book

     The Program will culminate in a special appearance by author Lisa See at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 10 at the Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County. 



  • Making Art at the Library


    Hill Road Library

    Sundays: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm


    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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