By Mary Olson –
The Teen Advisory Group of E.P. Foster Library invites you to celebrate the season at Winter Fest: Candy Cane Lane on Saturday, December 21, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at EP Foster Library! Bring your creativity and holiday spirit and make slime, gingerbread houses, and winter crafts. Snap pictures with our festive photo cutout and play fun winter games. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from the Kalorama Coffee Cart. Don’t miss this cozy and cheerful event for all ages!
Teens aged 13 to 17 who would like to help plan events like the Winter Fest and earn community service hours can join the Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster Library. Volunteer applications are available at the library. For more information, contact: sienna.sydlaske@ventura.org
Ventura Friends of the Library raises funds to support the Teen Advisory Group and events like the Winter Fest. Shopping at the Ventura Friends of the Library Bookstore, 2nd Look Books, in E.P. Foster Library contributes to this support. Bookstore hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 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. More vintage and collectible books are on offer at our eBay storefront: https://www.ebay.com/str/venturafriendsofthelibrary
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. This group will meet on Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Kids can participate in Paws for Reading, a program that helps young readers build confidence and a joy for books in a warm, supportive environment., every week at E.P. Foster Library and Hill Road Library. At Hill Road Library on Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:00 pm and at E.P. Foster Library on Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:30 pm, children of all ages can practice their reading skills in the company of gentle and attentive furry friends. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch.
Game On! Board Games at Hill Road Library is back on Sundays, 1:00 am to 1:00 pm. Drop by and choose from over 35 games to play! Fun for families or a great reason to meet with friends.
The Maker Lab at Hill Road Library is open on Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 pm. On December 12, Let it Glow! Make LED Circuit Holiday Cards. Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits! Learn how to create simple paper circuitry using only a few items and a basic understanding of how circuits work. On December 19 at the Maker Lab, participate in Lego Challenges.
Noon Year’s Storytime at Hill Road Library . Families and children are invited to a daytime celebration of the new year this Noon Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Enjoy crafts, storytime, and a Countdown to Noon Year’s Eve!
