New Library Book Drop Box
A new drop box has been installed at Ventura Community Park at 901 S. Kimball Road.
This convenient box drop is now available for returning Ventura County Library books.
To Boldly Go: NASA’s Dawn Mission to the Asteroid Belt
Join Dr. Marc D. Rayman, chief engineer and mission director on NASA’s Dawn mission, to learn about the two largest unexplored worlds in the inner solar system.
E.P. Foster Library
Sunday, June 23
3:00 to 4:00
The ambitious and exciting Dawn mission is one of NASA’s most remarkable ventures into the solar system. The spacecraft has recently completed an exploration of Vesta and is now traveling to Ceres; these were among the last uncharted worlds in the inner solar system prior to Dawn. The alien landscapes Dawn reveals provide humankind with a new perspective on the solar system.
Free and open to the public. Call (805)648-2716 for more information.
Computer Classes at Foster June 2013
11:00-11:45This class focuses on using online encyclopedias. Level: Beginner.
6/24 11:00-11:45 Q&A
A drop in session focused on helping with computer skills.
Level: Any
Classes are free and open to the public. For more info, call 648-2716.
E.P. Foster Library presents Parenting 101
Paul White, author of “Quit blaming your kids . . . it’s YOUR fault!
Monday, June 10
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Covers issues that parents have trouble with: school, home, friends, moral/spiritual
values, sex, drugs/alcohol, work, disrespect, house rules, etc.
No theories – No psycho-babble – No excuses; just proven, practical methods from
over 25 years of turning LA’s worst kids into polite, respectful, clean/sober, unsel-
fish, high-achieving hard-working kids…almost overnight. Lots of straight talk, but
equal amounts of laughter and tears to make it palatable. Parents will leave the
class with numerous steps to take immediately, to regain control of their children
and their homes.
Summer Reading Program 2013
Ventura County Library
Summer Reading Program
June 2 – August 31
Starting June 1, pick up a reading log at any Ventura County Library. All children and teens up through Grade 12 may participate.
Color a strawberry for every hour that you read or someone reads to you. Complete 5 hours of reading, return your log to any Ventura County Library and pick up a small prize from the prize board.
Turn in 1 log per week, for a total of 12 logs.
All logs will be entered into an end-of-summer drawing for a Nook HD.
Book Appetit: Suzanne Landry Book Signing
Meet Suzanne Landry
Fresh Food Chef & Wellness Educator
Author of The Passionate Vegetable
and learn about the “tips chefs love” while sampling a delicious recipe from her book.
Saturday, June 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
E.P. Foster Library
Dramatically improve your health and energy with
mouthwatering recipes that can help you:
✳ Restore your youthful vitality
✳ End your cravings and feel more satisfied with every bite
✳ Satisfy all your nutrition needs from vegetarian to flexitarian
✳ Discover delectable choices for gluten or dairy-free diets
✳ Have fun preparing quick, delicious and nutritious meals
Adult Summer Reading Program
Why should kids have all the fun?
E.P. Foster and Avenue Libraries
Adult Reading Program
June 9 through July 20
How do you participate? Register at the library. Read!
Enter the contest once a week, in the library or online. Keep reading!
One entry per week, just tell us the name of the book you read.
Weekly prize drawing.
Grand Prize: A Kindle
Twofer Writing Seminar
Local writers Esther & Les Cole will share their stories on travel and writing. Both published authors, they will cover topics from self-publishing to honing your craft.
E.P. Foster Library Monday, June 3, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission Free.
Over the last 60 years, dozens of Les’ stories have been published in science fiction magazines. He has published 5 novels and has won advertising awards for his scientific and industrial copy. Esther has been writing for 22 years, completing her first novel, a light mystery, at age 88. She has been a contributing writer to the Ventura Breeze for several years.
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
Nifty Balloon Show
E.P. Foster Library
Two Showings
Wednesday, June 12
1st Show: 11:00 am
2nd Show: 3:00 pm
Saticoy Library
Wednesday, June 26
3:00 p.m.
SBFOL Supports the public libraries of the City of Ventura in their delivery of library services, including:
1. Purchase of library materials and equipment, e.g. books, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, display and bookcases
2. Year around reading programs for children and youth
3. Summer programs for children and youth
4. Special programs, e.g. receptions, anniversaries, speakers
5. Increase of public awareness of legislation and other activities that may affect the delivery of library services
The Friends are grateful to be the beneficiary of a relationship with Ventura County Credit Union. By seeking a loan with VCCU, borrowers can choose to become a member of SBFOL during the application process. We appreciate the support and recognition for the Friends that this partnership provides.