BOOK SALE Saturday, April 6
10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Vons at Telegraph & Victoria
Children’s books – buy one get one Free (except graphic novels)
Puzzles
DVDs and CDs $1.00 each
Books on CD $1.50-$2.00 each
Friends of the Library Bookstore
in E.P. Foster Library
Now Open 7 days a week Monday through Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
With the extended hours at the bookstore, we could use some more volunteers. If you would like to help, drop by the store and speak to volunteers there or email bookstore@venturafriendsofthelibrary.org
The Friends of the Library are giving our book selling activities a new look under the banner of 2nd Look Books. You can follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/2nd_look_books_ventura/
And please visit our online bookstore for local sales. In April, the Music category is 10% off.
Books purchased at the online store will be available for pick up at the bookstore in E. P. Foster. You will receive an email letting you know when your purchase will be available for pick up.
The Ventura County Library Foundation is bringing its Rising from the Ashes Home Tour back for its third year, on Saturday, April 20, 12:00 to 4:00 pm. This event, celebrating the strength and solidarity of the Ventura County community, features a select number of homes beautifully rebuilt after the Thomas Fire. The 2024 tour features five homes, a native plant garden, refreshments, live music, and more. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.vclibraryfoundation.org/
Proceeds benefit the Ventura County Libraries.
California State University, Channel Islands Library Lecture Series
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
Family Storytime
E.P. Foster Library Mondays, 10:30 to 11am
Hill Road Library Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Stories, poems, music, movement, & fun! Ages birth to 5.
Avenue Library Tuesdays at 4:00 pm Children are treated with storytelling, music, and movement in both English and Spanish.
Poetry at the Library
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Sunday, April 7 3:00 to 5:00 pm
POETRY AT THE LIBRARY at E.P. FOSTER TOPPING ROOM has moved to THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 3-5 PM. HOSTED BY PHIL TAGGART.
IN-HOUSE AND VIRTUAL
ZOOM MEETING ID 960-750-1600
ENJOY A FEATURED POET, THEN SHARE YOUR OWN WORK WITH THE GROUP. ALL ARE WELCOME.
April is National Poetry Month
Create your own poetic works through the process of Blackout Poetry. Blackout Poetry is a type of “found poetry” where the artist selects words that catch their interest from magazines, books, or other printed text – along with a few additional words that help the poem flow. Then all unneeded remaining words are blocked out or “redacted”. This is usually (but not always) done with a black marker, therefore the name “blackout poetry”. The chosen words form a new message, which gives the text an entirely new meaning.
Create your own Blackout Poetry — Thursday, April 18, 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Hill Road Library Maker Lab; Friday, April 19 @ 3:30 pm SWIFTVERSE POP-UP: BLACKOUT POETRY for kids and teens at E.P. Foster Library, 2nd floor; Saturday, April 27, 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Avenue Library STEAM SATURDAY activity Blackout Poetry
Tortured Poets Department @ Foster Library – 2nd Floor
SWIFTVERSE POP-UP: BLACKOUT POETRY
Friday, April 19 @ 3:30 pm
Kids and teens are invited to create Blackout Poetry, Friendship Bracelets & Paper Rings!
Ukulele Jam in the Topping Room
in E.P. Foster Library
1st and 3rd Mondays,
March 4 & 18, 7 to 10 pm
Crafty Little Fox Club
E.P . Foster Library
Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Kids are welcome to drop by for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring. A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.
Avenue Library Family Coloring During open branch hours, families are welcome to free coloring pages for all ages. Crayons and colored pencils are provided for in-house use.
Little Lab at Hill Road Library
Hill Road Library
First Tuesdays
10:30 am to noon
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through play. Caregivers can bond with children through side-by-side play with caregivers as co-learners. This event takes place outdoors and can often be messy,. Recommended for ages 3-7
Hill Road Library Maker Lab
Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 pm
April 4: Solar Eclipse Art
Long before there were cameras or telescopes, eclipse watchers recorded what they saw in the sky in words, drawings, and paintings. Create your picture of a solar eclipse with chalk and paper!
April 11: Open Lab Lego Play.
April 18: April is National Poetry Month. Please join us in creating your own poetic works through the process of Blackout Poetry. Blackout Poetry is a type of “found poetry” where the artist selects words that catch their interest from magazines, books, or other printed text – along with a few additional words that help the poem flow. Then all unneeded remaining words are blocked out or “redacted”. This is usually (but not always) done with a black marker, therefore the name “blackout poetry”. The chosen words form a new message, which gives the text an entirely new meaning.
Avenue Library STEAM Saturday
Saturday, March 30
12:00 to 2:00 pm.
Art Dice
Create a set of dice to gamify your art! Create randomly generated art, where every toss of the dice provides the chance to practice drawing skills, color and shape recognition, art vocabulary, and more.
Space and supplies are limited. This program is free and open to the public.
Discover Science
Hill Road Library
Saturday, April 20, 11 am to noon
Chromatography Butterflies
Flutter into spring with the Discover Science team and create beautiful Chromatography Butterflies while exploring the process of capillary action.
Lego Play
E.P. Foster Library
Fridays, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Build, learn, and play!
Bring your imagination and experiment with creative designs.
Children of all ages welcome.
Paws for Reading brings together young readers and affectionate, canine listeners to help boost the confidence of beginning readers.
Hill Road Library — Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 pm
E.P. Foster Library — Thursdays, 4 to 6 pm (805)-648-2716
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!
Minecraft Gaming at the library
Mondays, April 15 & 29
3:30 to 5:00 pm
E. P Foster Library
Hill Road Library
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.
Questions about the event,
please call 805 626-READ
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Hill Road Library Book Club
Tuesday, April 30, 4 to 5 pm
Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
April Club Selection: An Immense World
by Ed Young
Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection. To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.org
Wise Owls Book Club
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, August 20, 5 to 6 pm
Summer Selection: Odder by Katherine Applegate
Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.
Wise Owls is a quarterly Book Club for adults who enjoy reading children’s literature. Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Wise Owls Book Club selection. To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.org