Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
The Coalition for Family Harmony
Design a bookmark that captures the essence of your ultimate Summer Reading Adventure! Contest runs April 1 to May 15. Submit your completed entry form to the Camarillo Public Library by 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bookmark must be your own creative idea and artwork. Entries may be disqualified at the discretion of the Camarillo Public Library. 2025 Summer Reading Bookmark Contest
Tuesday, April 1 - Thursday, May 15 / Ages 5+
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a month devoted to raising awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how to prevent it. Special guest speaker Melissa Ipatzi from The Coalition for Family Harmony will present an overview of what sexual assault is and how to support survivors, in addition to sharing local resources.
Thursday, April 3 / 4 p.m. / Community Room
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Registered Dietitian Carolina Villavicencio will demonstrate easy ways to incorporate healthy food choices into your daily meals without exceeding your budget. Join us to learn money- saving tips for your grocery expenses, meal planning strategies and simple meal ideas! Saturday, April 5 / 10 a.m. / Community Room B
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Pick up one of our Arabic Calligraphy Workbooks and learn the ABCs of Arabic. Workbooks will be available at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk on a first come, first served basis.
Arab American Heritage Month: Arabic Calligraphy Workbooks Throughout the month of April / 2nd Floor Reference Desk Dog Bite Prevention Workshop
In recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 13-19), the Library is hosting a Dog Bite Prevention Workshop. Guest speaker Shannon from Truly Force Free Animal Training will be going over the basics, including dog behavior, handling techniques and safety.
Tuesday, April 15 / 4 p.m. / Community Room
Marjorie McCown, a former Hollywood costume designer for films like Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, has channeled her creativity into writing the Hollywood Mysteries series. Her latest book, Final Cut, has been hailed as one of the best mysteries of 2023. Join us for an engaging event featuring a short introduction, a dynamic Q&A session and signed book giveaways.
Small Businesses and Clean Air Workshop
Calling all aspiring children's book authors! Don't miss this inspiring and informative workshop on how to write, illustrate and publish your very own children's book. Join local authors Paulina Hill and Alexis O’Neill for an engaging presentation and discussion.
So You Want to Write a Children's Book!
Saturday, April 26 / 2-4 p.m. / Community Room
Small businesses can celebrate Earth Day with cleaner air this year. Karin Grennan, from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD), will present an overview of permitting, grants and air quality information for small businesses. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Thursday, April 10 / 5:30 p.m. / Community Room
Highlighting Local Art: Camarillo Breezes
Curious about the new artwork appearing around Camarillo? Don’t miss the chance to hear from artist/designer Joe Adams, artist/fabricator Nate Hentges, and Studio Channel Islands Executive Director Peter Tyas as they discuss their roles in creating Camarillo Breezes, a public art installation at the corner of Arneill Road and Ponderosa Drive.
Saturday, April 19 / 3 p.m. / Community Room B
April is Financial Literacy Month. Russell Fischer Business Collection (RFBC) is offering a financial starter kit. Each kit includes worksheets, habit and time management trackers and helpful resources. Kits are distributed on a first come, first served basis. One kit per person.
Financial Literacy Month: Personal Finance Starter Kits Throughout the month of April / All Day / 2nd Floor Reference Desk Author Marjorie McCown: From Hollywood to Cozy Mysteries Sunday, April 27 / 3 p.m. / Community Room
Learn how to reduce wildfire risks with certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius. The workshop covers fire-resistant landscaping principles, structural hardening methods and emergency preparedness to protect homes in wildfire-prone regions.
Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape
Tuesday, April 29 / 6 p.m. / Community Room
Design a bookmark that captures the essence of your ultimate Summer Reading Adventure! Contest runs April 1 to May 15. Submit your completed entry form to the Camarillo Public Library by 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bookmark must be your own creative idea and artwork. Entries may be disqualified at the discretion of the Camarillo Public Library.
2025 Summer Reading Bookmark Contest
“Poet-Tree” (Ages 5-12)
Arab American Heritage Month:
Ramadan Lantern Take-Home Craft (Ages 3-10)
Character Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) with a special character storytime where our very own storyteller will be dressed as a beloved book character. Attendees are invited to dress up too! Join us for a fun-filled event that brings your favorite characters to life through stories and imaginative play, designed for children ages 2-5.
Wednesday, April 9 / 10:30 a.m. / Pirate Ship
Tuesday, April 1 - Thursday, May 15 / Ages 5+
April is National Poetry Month. The library is featuring a “Poet-Tree” in the Children’s Area where participants can create their own poems on a paper leaf using words cut out from old books and magazines. Poems will be displayed for the duration of the month.
Monday, April 14 / All Day / Children’s Area
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Take home a traditional paper lantern crafting kit.
Each kit includes a paper template, written instructions and various crafting materials to help decorate your lantern.
Tuesday, April 8 / All Day / Children’s Area
This workshop is designed for teenagers who need to find a summer job but don't know where to start. It provides an overview of the job-hunting process, including tips on what kind of jobs to look for, job applications, what to expect during an interview and more. Led by our Business Services Coordinator, who brings years of experience in job search assistance. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Teen Book Club (Ages 13-18)
Wednesday, April 23 / 4 p.m. / Conference Room
Join us for Teen Book Club! Get together to discuss Young Adult novels and chat about all things books. This month's book is Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter.
Get ready to groove with your little one at our Baby Bop Dance Party! Designed for babies and toddlers up to age four, this fun-filled event is all about moving, grooving and giggling together. With lively music, shakers and scarves, it’s the perfect chance for your little one to explore rhythm and movement in a joyful, welcoming environment.
Baby Bop Dance Party! (Ages 0-4)
Friday, April 25 / 10:30 a.m. / Community Rooms
Financial Literacy Month: Workshops for Teens
(Ages 13-18)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Financial Literacy Workshops are an opportunity to learn about banking, borrowing, budgeting and more! Featured guest Community West Bank will answer all the questions you have about what to do with your money.
Thursday, April 3, 10 & 17 / 4 p.m. / Young Adult Center Summer Hustle 101: A Teen's Guide to
Landing a Summer Job (Ages 13-18)
Wednesday, April 2 / 4 p.m. / Young Adult Center