WINTER CHILDREN'S BOOK SALE!
Storybooks, non-fiction, board books, classics, bi-lingual, chapter books, early readers, skill builders and young adult.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
E.P. Foster Library -
Rear Children's Entrance
651 E. Main St.
NEW HOURS FOR OUR E.P. FOSTER BOOKSTORE AND DONATION DROP OFF:
Wednesday – Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Friends of the Library
Book Discussion
meets in the Topping on the First Saturday of the month 10 am to noon to discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction. Always open to new members.
January 7, 2017: Counter life
by Philip Roth
February 4: Infidel, My life
by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
March 4: The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk
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Ukulele Jam Session
Mondays
January 9 & 23
7-10 pm
Locals gather to play the ukulele in the Topping Room at E.P. Foster.
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Spontaneous Chess
E.P. Foster
Saturdays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28
1:00 pm
Calling all chess players! Keep your skills sharp with this one-hour, drop-in session of free play. Boards will be set up and ready to go. Bring your best moves!
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Spocabulary
Wednesdays
January 11 & 25
6:30 to 9:00 pm
E.P. Foster
This poetry performance and writing workshop with an open mic is geared towards high school and college students but all are welcome. Specific emphasis is on SLAM Poetry. Presented by Phil Taggart and Aaron Gardner.
Workshop starts at 6:30 and open mic starts at 7:30.
Poetry Open Mic Night
Thursdays
Jan. 5, 12, 19, & 26
7:30-9 pm
Share your work in the Topping Room.
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E.P. Foster - Spanish Conversation Group
Saturdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28
10:30 to 11:30 am
Join this informal group to chat and practice your Español!
Bring your own coffee!
Meets in the Rentfrow Room.
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Altered Book
Collage/Assemblage Workshop
Saturday, January 28
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Topping Room
Join us for another crafty year of assemblage, collage and altered book crafting with Ron Smith one Saturday a month. Bring an old book and your imagination. Some materials will be supplied but feel free to bring special items for your altered book.
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Thanks to all who renewed!
New members welcomed!
2017 Ventura Friends of the Library membership dues:
Individual: $25.00 and Family: $35.00
Patron Membership at $100.00
Ventura Friends of the Library
P.O. Box 403, Ventura, CA 93002
Now you can join or renew online:
https://squareup.com/store/VenturaFOL
and check out our updated website:
venturafriendsofthelibrary.org
new email: friends@venturafriendsofthelibrary.org
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Early Literacy Classes
Avenue Library:
Mondays, 6:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library:
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Thursdays, 5:30 pm
Saticoy Library:
Thursdays, 11:00 am
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Bilingual Early Literacy Class
Avenue Library
Mondays, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
These classes are a great way to introduce your child to bilingual early literacy and the library. Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement & fun! Totally free and open to the public.
Estas clases son una excelente manera de presentar a su hijo a la alfabetización temprana bilingüe y la biblioteca. Únete a nosotros cada semana para historias, poemas, música, movimiento y diversión! Totalmente gratuito y abierto al público.
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Family Friendly Films at the Library
sponsored by Ventura Downtown Lions, Saticoy Lions and Ventura Friends of the Library
Film screenings and a specially themed craft!
The Polar Express
Saturday, January 7, 10:30 am
Saticoy Library
Friday, January 13, 2:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The BFG
Saturday, January 14, 10:30 am
Saticoy Library
Friday, January 20, 2:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library
Babe
Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett.
Saturday, January 21, 10:30 am
Saticoy Library
Friday, January 27, 2:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library
Hook
Saturday, January 28, 10:30 am
Saticoy Library
Friday, February 3, 2:00 pm
E.P. Foster Library
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Dance Party!
E.P. Foster Library
in the Topping Room
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:00 am
Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:00 am
Enjoy non-stop music and movement for children 2 to 5 and their grown-ups.
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Family Coloring, Saturdays, 10:30 am
E.P. Foster, Avenue
and Saticoy Libraries.
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Code Club
Wednesdays,
January 4, 11, 18, & 25
4-5 pm in the Makerspace on the 2nd floor
Learn and have fun in the Code Club at the E.P. Foster Library!
No computer experience needed Aimed at kids 8 – 13
10 library laptops will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis
Bring your own laptop to connect and follow along.
Makerspace Open Workshop
Wednesdays
January 4, 11 & 25 @ 5-6 pm
Learn more about our 3D printer and laser cutter—or to use them yourself! Ask the library staff about what you need to bring to print or engrave an item of your own, or just drop in to see what we’re up to in our library Makerspace, now upstairs!
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TAG
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
E.P. Foster Library
Wednesday, Jan. 4 & 18,
5 pm
If you want to share ideas, meet new people and have a great time shaping the library teen program join TAG! This is for 13+ and grades 8+ and counts toward community service requirements.
Contact Phillip (805) 648-2716
TWEEN ADVISORY BOARD
TAB is a group for ages 9-12 and a community service opportunity for Tweens.
The 1st Mondays at Avenue and 1st Thursdays
at Saticoy Library.
Contact Jane for more info.
(805) 643-6393 - Avenue,
(805) 671-5148 -Saticoy. |
Library LAB
Open Workshop
E.P. Foster
NEW DAY: Mondays
Jan. 9, 23, & 30 @ 5 - 6 pm
Learn about our 3D printer and laser cutter or use them yourself! Ask the library staff about what you need to bring to print or engrave an item of your own, or just drop in to see what we’re up to in our library makerspace, now upstairs!
Saticoy 3D Printing Club
Monday, January 9
3:00 -5:00 pm
Saticoy Library
Explore this emerging technology through hands-on experiences with creative tools, discover new skills through design-based problem solving, and connect with others in a collaborative and positive learning environment.
For more information contact: derek.stalcup@ventura.org
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Steam Club @ Avenue Library
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Drop in to have fun and learn about sciemce, technology, engineering, art and math.
Suggested age: 9+
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Saticoy Library Crafternoon
Tuesdays,
January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Get your craft on in the afternoon for this special crafternoon.
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Lego Play
Mondays
Avenue Library
@ 3:30 pm
Saticoy Library
@ 3:30 pm
Tuesdays
E.P. Foster Library
@ 3:00 pm
January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 |
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