Join your Adult Librarians at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, for an inspiring tour of the Chinese Medicinal Garden Open House. During the event, Huntington experts will offer informal tours of the plant beds and answer guest questions. To secure a free ticket, please register through our online Event Calendar starting September 1. Space is limited. We will meet at The Huntington Library Ticket Office promptly at 10 a.m. Please wear comfortable shoes and attire. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Interested in creating your own personalized Chinese tea blend? Join us for a hands- on tea blend workshop, where attendees will learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create their own personalized blends. The workshop also includes a tasting of their creations. To ensure a seat at this event, register on our online Event Calendar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Curious about alternative medicine and Chinese herbal practices? Guest speaker Practitioner Jia, from Yu Dayi Chinese Medicine, will lead an introductory-level workshop on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Attendees will learn what Traditional Chinese Medicine is, the ailments Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with and how to incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine in your daily life. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Camarillo Reads:
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Camarillo Reads: Chinese Tea Blend Workshop
Sunday, September 14 / 2 p.m. / Community Room
Thursday, September 18 / 5:30 p.m. / Community Room
Camarillo Reads: A Visit to The Huntington Library
Wednesday, September 10 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / The Huntington Library
Quick Résumé Review
Need a fresh look at your résumé? Stop by our résumé review table for a 20-minute session.
Inquire at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk for availability. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Wednesdays throughout September / 12 p.m. / 2nd Floor Reference Desk Growing California Natives in Container Gardens
Tuesday, September 23 / 6 p.m. / Community Room
The Camarillo Public Library is proud to present another year of Camarillo Reads: One City, One Book. This year’s selection is Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. She will join us to discuss her book, followed by a Q&A. Tickets available at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk beginning September 2. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Financial Empowerment Class
Camarillo Reads: Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Author Talk with Lisa See
Saturday, September 27 / 2 p.m. / Community Room
Understand your “money mindset” and create new financial habits to increase your confidence and resilience. Presented by Women's Economic Ventures (WEV). To register for this event, go to www.wevonline.org. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Saturday, September 13 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Community Room Join Master Gardener Laura Pasetta in discovering the beauty and benefits of cultivating California's indigenous plants in pots, planters and containers. This class covers selecting the right native species for container growing, understanding their specific soil and water needs, and creating thriving miniature ecosystems. Perfect for gardeners with limited space who want to support local biodiversity.
Taking inspiration from the works and life of Camarillo Reads Author Lisa See, join us as we celebrate the vibrant history and stories of our very own Chinese American community with a special screening of Courage & Contribution, a powerful documentary produced by the Ventura County Chinese American Historical Society (VCCAHS).
Camarillo Reads: Courage & Contribution Film Screening
Tuesday, September 30 / 6 p.m. / Community Room
CoderDojo Coding Club
Sing & Smile: A Family Sing-along with Los Robles Chorale Are you interested in coding, creating games or building websites? Join us at CoderDojo, a free bi-weekly coding club for kids ages 8-12! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced coder, CoderDojo offers a space to learn, create and connect with fellow young tech enthusiasts. No experience or equipment is necessary. Please bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of coding! Sunday, September 14 & 28 / 11 a.m. / Homework Center / Ages 8-12 Join us for a fun-filled interactive sing-along led by professional music group Los Robles Chorale. This joyful event is designed for children and their families to spark a lot of music together.
Saturday, September 13 / 2 p.m. / Community Room / All Ages Calligraphy has been a long-standing part of Chinese culture for over 2,000 years, and now you can learn it yourself! Join us for an interactive drop-in craft experience where children and families explore the art of calligraphy through fun, age-appropriate coloring pages and creative worksheets. A variety of supplies will be available for kids to use as they bring their designs to life at their own pace.
Camarillo Reads: Calligraphy for Children
Wednesday, September 17 / All Day / Children’s Area / All Ages Celebrate Grandparents Day with beloved children's songs performed live on guitar and piano.
Sing-along Storytime: Grandparents Day
Thursday, September 4 / 10:30 a.m. / Community Room / All Ages
Moving Toward Healthier Relationships for Teens
Special guest speaker Melissa Ipatzi from The Coalition for Family Harmony will lead a presentation on teen dating violence and abuse and warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. Ipatzi will also identify characteristics of healthy relationships, specifically when it comes to consent and respecting boundaries. The Coalition for Family Harmony is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while promoting community education to break the cycle of violence.
Wednesday, September 17 / 4 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 13-18 Teen Fiber Arts Club
Tuesday, September 9 / 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Young Adult Center / Ages 13-18 Do you love to crochet? Want to bounce ideas off someone for your next cross-stitch project? Maybe you need time to practice your knits and purls? Join our Teen Fiber Arts Club! Bring your work-in-progress or start something new! Limited materials are available for in-library use for those who don’t have their own. This is not an instructional class, but beginners are welcome to join.
Autistic Pre-Teen and Teen Girls Meetup
The Autism Society of Ventura County invites autistic pre-teen and teen girls to a monthly social hour to share, inspire and build confidence. Enjoy fun activities like arts and crafts, rock decorating, beading and board games. Members will help choose future activities. To ensure a seat at this event, register on our online Event Calendar.
Thursday, September 18 / 5 p.m. / Homework Center / Ages 11-18 Join us for an afternoon of trivia fun! Compete against your friends to see who is the smartest of the bunch. Since we will be using Kahoot!, please make sure to bring a device (smartphone, tablet or laptop) that can connect to Wi-Fi.
Teen Trivia
Wednesday, September 3 / 4 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 13-18 Teen Crafternoon
Crafternoons is a series of afternoon craft activities for teens. 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Young Adult Center / Ages 13-18
September 2 - DIY Stickers
September 16 - Hispanic Heritage Month: Hojalata
September 23 - Camarillo Reads: DIY Hebao