Happenings at E.P. Foster

  • Beneficial Insects: How to Attract Them to Your Garden

    E.P. Foster Library Topping Room

    Saturday, March 1, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join the Master Gardeners of Ventura County to learn about beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden. Did you know that California has 1,600 types of native bees? Learn about the importance of beneficial insects and why you want them in your garden. Taught by Certified Master Gardener, Kat Baker.

  • Cinderella Storytime

    E.P. Foster Library Topping Room

    Saturday, March 15, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    EP Foster Library & Ventura County Ballet present  Cinderella Storytime 

    Join us for a magical storytime featuring the classic tale of Cinderella! Enjoy a special reading, a mini dance performance and a take home craft. Perfect for young readers and their families!

  • Storytime 2025

    E.P. Foster Library MONDAYS at 10:30 am  On the 2nd Floor

    Avenue Library TUESDAYS at 4 pm In English and Spanish, in the children’s area.

    Hill Road Library, WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 am  Indoors in the Children’s area.

    Saticoy Library, THURSDAYS at 10:00 am 

  • Paws for Reading 2025

    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!

    Hill Road Library Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

    E.P. Foster Library Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:30 pm     

    Families are invited to attend the festivities, including photo area, crafts, and special doggie treats to take home to furry friends. Celebrate this anniversary with current and past therapy dogs and handlers and honor the remarkable dogs and volunteers who make it all possible.

    This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Sienna Sydlaske, Youth Librarian Specialist, at (805) 648 2716 or sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org.

  • Minecraft Club 2025

    Minecraft Gaming at the library
     E. P Foster Library
    Hill Road Library

    2nd & 4th Mondays, 3:30 to 5:00

    An in-person Minecraft program where we play on the same server together.This program is limited to participants ages 5-17 years old. Space is limited. First come, first served.

  • Teen Volunteers

    Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster Library
    Need school community service credit?  Teens 13-17 who want to help the library can join the Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster Library and plan fun TEEN and CHILDREN’S events!
    Contact: sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org

    Avenue Library also has a teen volunteer group. The Teen Volunteer Club (ages 13 to 18) assists the Homework Center Coordinator by helping tutor students, as well as, helping to create STEAM projects for the children of the community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email Ina Holladay at ina.holladay@ventura.org.  

  • Adult Collage Sunday

    E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Sunday, January 19, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Join us for a fun and creative collage event! Supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own. Unleash your creativity and make something unique.

  • Black History Month: Movie Matinee: Selma

    E.P. Foster Library Topping Room

    Friday, February 28

    11:00 am to 1:15 pm

    Celebrate Black History at E.P. Foster Library! Join us for a screening of the 2014 film, Selma. This drama tells the story of the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights for Black Americans. Rated PG-13.

  • Afternoon with Grammy-Nominated Jess Lamb

    E.P. Foster Library Topping Room

    Friday, January 31, 12:00 to 1:30 pm

    Grammy-nominated Jess Lamb will be accompanied by harpist Victoria Lekson, and one other member of her band.   Lamb’s music is described as featuring “powerhouse, gospel-esque vocals, bluesy piano stylings, and mantra driven lyrics.”  

    This will be a family-friendly program featuring a 45-minute set and a question and answer session.  

  • 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.