October
2024
Library Hours Mon. - Thurs.
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Highlighted Programs & Events: Adults
Saturday, October 12 / 1 p.m. / Community Room B
Get into the spirit of Halloween with this month's movie pick, Practical Magic. "In a small, contemporary New England town, for two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all. They struggle to use their gift for magically guiding fate to overcome their family curse: The men they fall in love with are doomed to an untimely death! Based on the novel by Alice Hoffman" (warnerbros.com). Rated PG-13.
Monthly Movie: Practical Magic
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda
4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222 | camarillolibrary.org
Monday, October 14 / All Day / 2nd Floor Reference Desk Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration to remember family and friends who have passed away. Join us in creating a community ofrenda, which is an offering place to remember past loved ones. Bring in copies of pictures to the 2nd floor Reference Desk between October 14 and November 1. The ofrenda will be on display in the lobby through November 3. Copies preferred since we cannot guarantee original pictures will be returned.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Memorias Tejidas
Weaving Demonstration
Monday, October 14 / 2-4 p.m. / Library Front Lobby
Benita Martinez of Memorias Tejidas will demonstrate
her artful loom weaving made with handcrafted Zapotec
wool from Oaxaca. Come and see her loom in the lobby.
Halloween Blood Drive
Hey, tweens! Are you curious about what it takes to start your own business? Join us for a quick start on business basics like idea generation and money management.
Discover our kid-friendly resources, including a customized business plan template, and gain insights into participating in the Jr. Entrepreneur Marketplace on December
14. The Marketplace is an opportunity to sell your products and earn money. This workshop is designed for business-curious youth (ages 9-12) and their families and is a recommended starting point for those aspiring to participate in the Jr.
Entrepreneur Marketplace. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Jr. Entrepreneur Workshop (Ages 9-12)
Expert Talk: Farmworker Resource Program
Programs & Events: RFBC
Saturday, October 5 / 2 p.m. / Community Room B
Tuesday, October 29 / 12-4 p.m. / Library Parking Lot
Join us for a spooky Halloween-themed blood drive! Camarillo Public Library is teaming up with Vitalant, the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider. Open to all eligible blood donors. All donors will receive snacks & Halloween goodies.
For October RFBC is focusing on farmworkers in Ventura County. Representatives from Ventura County Farmworker Resource Program will discuss the diverse resources that are offered to farmworkers, including assisting farmworkers in comprehending the labor laws designed to safeguard their rights, facilitating resolutions related to workplace conditions and extending support to agricultural employers in the form of resources and services for their employees. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Tuesday, October 8 / 6 p.m. / Community Room B
Visit the library's online Event Calendar for more info:
camarillolibrary.org/events.
The City of Camarillo Public Library will be closed
all day on Friday, October 18 (All Staff Day).
Movie and a Craft: Hocus Pocus
Saturday, October 26 / 1-3 p.m. / Community Room
Join us for a bewitching October afternoon with a special screening of Hocus Pocus! The library will screen this Halloween classic & provide fun crafts for the whole family. Hocus Pocus is about a teen who accidentally releases a coven of evil witches in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy star as the Sanderson sisters.
October
2024
Need help with homework? Want to improve your math or reading skills? The Homework Center is for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Volunteer homework coaches provide guidance and support in a quiet and comfortable environment.
Join us for a sensory-friendly play to explore, experience and discover sensory activities. Registration required on the library's online Event Calendar.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun designed just for tweens! Enjoy a variety of creative projects like DIY jewelry, painted rocks, mini masterpieces and more. Don’t miss out on this chance to unleash your creativity and have a blast! Tween Crafternoon: Creative Fun for Ages 8-12
Homework Help (Grades K-8)
Highlighted Programs & Events: Children's
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Play Group (Ages 0-4)
Wednesday, October 2, 16 & 30 / 10:30 a.m. / Pirate Ship Mondays & Wednesdays Throughout October / 4-6 p.m. / Homework Center Tuesday, October 8 / 4 p.m. / Young Adult Center
Birthday Storytime & Craft (Ages 3-5)
The City of Camarillo is turning 60! Join us for a special birthday storytime. Afterwards, participants will have the chance to create their own beautiful birthday ornaments to hang on the City’s birthday tree, which will be displayed in the Library lobby until the end of October.
Thursday, October 10 / 10:30 a.m. / Pirate Ship
Library Hours Mon. - Thurs.
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222 | camarillolibrary.org
Kindermusik for Ages 0-4
Kindermusik is a research-based curriculum that fosters early development and builds a strong foundation for future learning. You and your child will explore diverse music styles, enjoy movement and vocal activities and connect with peers in a joyful and nurturing environment. Space is limited. Please register on our online Event Calendar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Boo & Books Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Highlighted Programs & Events: Teens
Friday, October 11 / 10:30 a.m. / Homework Center
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Join us on Halloween at our normal time for a boo-tacular adventure just for preschoolers! Enjoy cozy stories with a little bit of boo and a lot of fun. Come dressed in your favorite costumes and join our fun parade.
Thursday, October 31 / 10:30 a.m. / Pirate Ship
Visit the library's online Event Calendar for more info:
camarillolibrary.org/events.
The City of Camarillo Public Library will be closed
all day on Friday, October 18 (All Staff Day).
Teen Halloween Party: A Night of Fun (Ages 13-18)
Join us for a fang-tastic Halloween party! Come dressed in your most creative costume and enter our Costume Contest for a chance to win cool prizes. We’ll have a classic Halloween movie and games. Bring your friends and get ready for a night of frights, fun and festivities! Costumes encouraged but not required. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Thursday, October 24 / 6-7:30 p.m. / Young Adult Center Snuggle Up Storytime for Families (All Ages)
"Snuggle Up Storytime" is a special event for children and families, featuring engaging stories read aloud in a cozy setting. It's a wonderful chance to bond, create memories and foster a love for reading together.
Wednesday, October 23 / 6:30 p.m. / Pirate Ship
Little Seedlings Gardening Basics: Grow a Carrot
Kids and adults will learn the basics of growing their own garden by using seeds available from Camarillo Public Library’s Seed Library. For October we’re featuring carrots.
Wednesday, October 23 / 2 p.m. / Homework Center