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The Spooktacular Haunting at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library
Saturday, October 24, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Join us at the Hill Road Library for a fun fall event for children and families! Enjoy a variety of activities, including mini pumpkin decorating, Halloween photo opportunities and frame decorating, slime making, cookie decorating and a costume contest for kids ages 10 and under. The event is hosted by the Teen Advisory Group and sponsored by the Ventura Friends of the Library. .
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Hill Road Library Chess Club
Hill Road Library
Saturdays, 11:00 am to noon
Teen volunteers are here to help you learn, practice, and improve your game. Players of all skill levels are welcome! Hill Road Chess Club is for children and teens ages 5-17.
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October Maker Lab at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library
Thursdays
3:30 to 4:30 pm
October 15: Squishy Circuit Monsters Create your very own electrified monster! Space is limited and class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate all late arrivals.
October 22: Lego Challenge
October 29: Groovy Ghoulie SlimeAppropriate for ages 5+
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Master Gardeners Learning Series: Ditch The Grass!Creating Drought-Tolerant Landscapes
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 to 6:00 pmPlease note: the start time for this event has been changed to 5:00 pm This class covers turf removal, soil preparation, plant selection for your climate, and installation methods that reduce maintenance and water consumption while creating habitats for pollinators and wildlife. Presented by Master Gardener Gary Barsley
Optional) Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49235
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Master Gardeners Learning Series: Demystifying Bulbs
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5:00 to 6:00 pm This beginner-friendly presentation demystifies bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes: how they grow, how to plant them, and how to help them thrive in containers or in the ground. This talk focuses on ornamental flowering plants and does not cover edible crops. Taught by certified Master Gardener Rose Li.
(Optional) Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49235
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VFOL Annual Membership Meeting
October 3, 2:00 to 4:00, Hill Road Library
Our annual meetings are always open to guests who are interested in our organization or our guest speakers! Our speaker this year will be Ventura County Library Director, Nancy Schram, filling us in on library renovation projects and other Ventura library updates
Her presentation will be followed by a business meeting for members to vote on the officers for 2027 and updates to our bylaws.
More Details: Ventura Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting
