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  • Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sales

    Friday, April 3, 5 pm – 9 pm
    First Friday at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Avenue
    We will be selling a wide array of art and art related books

    Saturday, April 11, 8:30 am to Noon
    Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market
    Look for us on Main Street, near the Mission

    Monday, April 13, 10 am – 2 pm
    Adjacent to the Mobile Library on Main Street in front of E. P. Foster Library
    We’ll have Children’s books and paperback fiction

  • Mobile Library on Main Street

    The Ventura County Mobile Library
    invites the Ventura community to enjoy library services at our weekly stop on
    Main Street in front of E.P. Foster Library 
    during the library closure.

    Mondays,  10:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Storytime at 10:30 am

     Get a library card; Pick up holds; Check out and return library materials; Free Wifi; Wireless printing service; Hourly laptop lending service

    Weekly activities for children to enjoy – Arts & Crafts – STEAM – Games

  • Friends’ Bookstore in E.P. Foster Library closed for renovation

    In view of the upcoming renovations to E.P. Foster Library, the Friends’ Bookstore closed at this location on March 9.

    The Friends will continue to hold periodic outdoor sales and sell on eBay https://www.ebay.com/str/venturafriendsofthelibrary Our Ebay store adds new inventory daily including large lots of books and TV series on DVD collections.

    We are no longer accepting donations of books at that location. Donations may be made at Avenue, Saticoy and Hill Road libraries. We also accept donations at our warehouse (download map) Monday through Friday 9-11am. We will help remove book donations from donor’s car.We are working on several creative ideas to make our wonderful donated books available for sale during the 16 months of the library renovations.

    Our Sales Shelves in Hill Road Library are still available!

  • Big Changes Ahead for the E.P. Foster Library

    The E.P. Foster Library in downtown Ventura will temporarily close beginning March 23 for a $13 million renovation to transform the facility into a modern, accessible space for the community and install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2027.

    You’ll find updates on construction timelines, frequently asked questions and press releases at https://www.library.venturacounty.gov/locations/foster/construction-updates

    You can Tune in to Ventura Voices, the City of Ventura’sPodcast and listen to Ventura County Library Director Nancy Schram share details about the upcoming E.P. Foster Library renovation project.

    After February 16th, any unfilled holds currently set for pickup at the E.P. Foster Library will be automatically routed to the Saticoy Library, 1292 Los Angeles Avenue, Hours: M-Th: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday: Closed. Phone: (805) 626-READ

    Easily update your holds pickup location in the new MyVCLibrary app, online, via chat, or by calling (805)626-READ

  • Paws for Reading Spring 2026

    Hill Road Library

    Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

    Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.

    Children of all ages are welcome!

  • Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard

    Hill Road Library Lounge

    Tuesday, April 21, 4:30 to 5:45 pm

    Journey back through the seasons of your life in this heartwarming class featuring cottage garden favorites, and beloved blooms that graced our grandparents’ yards. Learn the elements of the gardening style called “Nostalgia Gardening,” with examples both old and new.  Create a garden space that honors your memories while bringing joy to the present. Free and open to the public. Led by certified Master Gardener Roanna Prell. Walk-ins welcome!