By Mary Olson –
The Ventura County Library (VCL) has announced the launch of Reimagine Your VC Library, a countywide strategic planning initiative designed to shape the library’s programs, services, and priorities for the coming years. Through the initiative, VCL is inviting residents across Ventura County to share their ideas to help ensure that the library continues to meet the evolving needs of its diverse communities. Public input is invited to identify community needs and opportunities to create inclusive and welcoming library spaces, provide optimum access to resources and technology and design innovative programs that inspire and empower.
Focus group discussions will be held at library branches: Hill Road Library on Tuesday, January 13, 6 – 8 pm; E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, January 24, 2 – 4 pm. For more information about the initiative, to complete the online survey, or to view upcoming focus group dates, please visit www.library.venturacounty.gov/reimagine-your-vc-library
Ventura Friends of the Library Bookstore, 2nd Look Books, in E.P. Foster Library is open to welcome Christmas shoppers Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. Discover great bargains in gently used children’s books, cooking and craft books, audio books, jigsaw puzzles, vintage books and books with a seasonal theme.
Holiday shopping for family and friends across the country? Shop our Ebay store first! We have a large selection of NEW and gently used DVDs, great quality books on a large variety of topics, puzzles, music CDs, and wonderful sets of some favorite authors old and new. Great prices and hassle-free shipping. Please use this link for our Ebay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/venturafriendsofthelibrary.
Maker Lab at Hill Road Library
Lego Challenge Hill Road Library Thursday, December 11, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Construct a Lego creation from your own imagination, or choose a challenge card to inspire you.
Let it Glow! LED Circuit Holiday Cards, December 18, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! We’ll guide you through how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items, and a basic understanding of how circuits work.
Class will begin promptly at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate late arrivals. This program is designed for children ages 8+
Discover Science – Melting Snowmen
Hill Road Library, Saturday, December 13, 11 am – 12:00 pm
Join our Discover Science volunteers to explore science topics through hands-on activities! We will learn about chemical reactions, acids, and bases by making and melting snowmen. This event is designed for children grades K-5 and their families.
Adult Collage Sunday
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room, Sunday, December 21, 11 am – 1 pm
Drop by E.P. Foster Library on the third Sunday of each month for this fun and creative collage event! Supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own. Unleash your creativity and make something unique.
WINTERFEST: Winter Wonderland @ EP Foster Library
E.P. Foster Library Friday, December 19, 3 – 4:30 pm
Join us for a cozy and festive afternoon at EP Foster Library’s Winterfest! Celebrate the season with games, crafts, photos, and plenty of winter-themed fun. Enjoy delicious hot chocolate provided by Bonito Coffee while hanging out in our magical winter wonderland. Hosted by Foster Library’s Teen Advisory Group and sponsored by Ventura Friends of the Library.
Noon Year’s Eve Story Time and Party!
Hill Road Library Wednesday, December 31, 11:30
Families and children are invited to this daytime celebration of the new year, featuring crafts, story time, and a special countdown to Noon Year’s Eve party!
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Ventura Friends of the Library is an all-volunteer organization. We support the public libraries of the City of Ventura by raising funds through the sale of donated books. These funds are used for the purchase of library books, materials and equipment and to support the Summer Reading programs, The Teen Advisory Group and other programs for children, teens and adults.
Vision Statement
We believe that knowledge, self–education, enlightenment, culture, language and literacy are crucial to the growth of healthy individuals and the development of a well–informed citizenry; Therefore, we will supply resources in a variety of forms to support the mission of our city’s public libraries, in a way that promotes good fellowship.
Mission Statement
The mission of Ventura Friends of the Library is to support the public libraries of Ventura in their efforts to maintain a high standard of library service for the benefit of the community.
In furthering this mission, Ventura Friends of the Library activities may include: the raising and donating of funds for the purchase of library materials, equipment and special library programs; the raising and donating of funds for library construction; the distribution of information to increase public awareness, use and appreciation of our public libraries and the literary arts; and the positive influence of government policy concerning libraries through education.
Diversity Statement
Ventura Friends of the Library endeavors to foster an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully and each individual’s unique characteristics are appreciated. https://venturafriendsofthelibrary.org.
