By Mary Olson –
Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape
Ojai Library, 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 15
Certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius presents a practical workshop to equip homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches. The course covers fire-resistant landscaping principles, structural hardening methods, and emergency preparedness to protect homes in wildfire-prone regions.
Attendees can drop in on the day of the talk, but pre-registration is appreciated. Please register by visiting https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?survey-number=45549.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or ron.solorzano@ventura.org. If you have gardening questions, you can email the free Master Gardener Helpline at mgventura@ucdavis.edu.
Cinderella Storytime at E.P. Foster Library
Topping Room, Saturday, March 15, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
EP Foster Library & Ventura County Ballet present 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!
Avenue Library and Hill Road Library present a Garden to Table series taught by Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman
Spring into Action: Beans & Squash Success. You’ll discover everything from selecting the perfect varieties – including classic green beans, lima beans, red runners, and summer squashes – to mastering essential growing techniques. Learn proper spacing, support methods, watering practices, and natural pest management solutions. We’ll guide you through the entire growing cycle, from seed to harvest, plus share expert tips on storage and quick recipes to make your homegrown vegetables shine at your table.
• At Avenue Library, Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
• At Hill Road Library, Tuesday, March 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Watch this space for more gardening events throughout the Spring or look for Events at vencolibrary.org
Building your own collection of gardening books?
Check out the Ventura Friends of the Library Bookstore, 2nd Look Books, in E.P. Foster Library and the sales shelves in the Hill Road Library. Bookstore hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
STEAM Fun at Avenue Library
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Avenue Library’s Teen Volunteer Club presents STEAM activities on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to children, grades K-12.
Teens interested in volunteering at Avenue Library, please email Ina Holladay at ina.holladay@ventura.org. Teen volunteers (ages 13 – 17) help the Homework Center Coordinator by assisting students, K-12, with homework. Teen volunteers also assist in creating STEAM activities for the children of the community.
Maker Lab at Hill Road Library celebrates (almost) Pi Day
Thursday, March 13 at 3:15 pm
There will be a Pi-themed project, a 3D Printer Demo…and pie! (for children, while supplies last) Recommended for ages 6-16.
On Thursday, March 20, at the Maker Lab, build a marble maze using Legos and challenge your friends to solve your maze!
