Library Hours Mon. - Thurs.
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2025
Highlighted Programs & Events: Adults
Banned Books Bingo!
Established in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read (ala.org). This year the library will offer a Banned Books Bingo from October 5-11. Sign up at the 2 Floor Reference Desk to receive your bingo card or play digitally through Beanstack. Three winners will receive select prizes. nd
Prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Sunday, October 5 - Saturday, October 11 / 2 Floor Reference Desknd Get ready for a vibrant celebration of culture and rhythm! Join us to watch the amazing Grupo Folklórico Fusión Mexicana light up the Community Room with a dazzling array of traditional folklórico dance styles. After the performance, audience members will have the opportunity to practice in a brief dance lesson. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Join us for an introductory tarot reading workshop that will cover the history of tarot, the meanings behind the cards and how to conduct a basic reading. Tarot decks are included for the first 20 people to sign up on the library’s online Event Calendar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Beginner Tarot Reading Workshop
Hispanic Heritage Month: Folklórico!
Saturday, October 4 / 11 a.m. / Community Room / All Ages Sunday, October 5 / 12 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 18+ 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222 | camarillolibrary.org
October
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda
Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, November 1 / 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 13 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.
Monstrous Makeup for Halloween!
Visit the library's online Event Calendar for more info: camarillolibrary.org/events.
The City of Camarillo Public Library will be closed Friday, October 24 (All Staff Day).
Jr. Entrepreneur Workshop
Hey, tweens! Join us for business basics like idea generation and money management.
Discover our kid-friendly resources and gain insights into participating in the Jr. Entrepreneur Marketplace on December 13. It will be an opportunity to sell your products and earn money. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Saturday, October 11 / 2 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 9-12 Tuesday, October 14 / 6 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 13+ Programs & Events: RFBC
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guest speaker Shannon Riley will cover what domestic violence is, the characteristics and actions to look out for and how to seek help.
Face Your Financial Fears: Author Talk
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presentation Thursday, October 16 / 5:30 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 18+ Sunday, October 26 / 2 p.m. / Community Room
Still not sure what you'd like to be for Halloween? Professional make-up artist Alyssa Lawson shares her tricks for completing your own spooky look with makeup items you may already have at home. You won't want to miss the live demonstration! Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Stay safe in today’s digital world! Join a Chase Community Manager for an interactive workshop to learn practical tips to protect personal information, recognize online scams and develop healthy digital habits. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Cyber Safety Workshop
Friday, October 10 / 11 a.m. / Community Room
Estate Planning: Your Questions Answered
Thursday, October 23 / 2 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 18+ National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 20-26. Ventura County and California Estate Planning Attorney Ryan J. Casson will lead a discussion on estate planning, which will cover the process of protecting your assets, planning for the future and ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. This talk includes an open audience Q&A session.
Camarillo-based educator and author Jake Cousineau will discuss his new book, Face Your Financial Fears: The Simple Guide to Fixing Your Relationship with Money. Learn how to create a budget, avoid common money mistakes and simplify the stock market. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Craft Series
All Day / Children’s Area / Ages 3-12
Library Hours Mon. - Thurs.
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October
2025
4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222 | camarillolibrary.org
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout October with our heritage craft series! There will be four drop-in cultural crafts that will be used to decorate a library ofrenda for Día de los Muertos.
Jr. Entrepreneur Workshop
Family ASL Storytime
Saturday, October 11 / 2 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 9-12 Presenters from Tri-County GLAD will lead an ASL storytime. Participants can enjoy stories, learn sign language and share the joy of reading together in a relaxed and inclusive space. Storytime will be followed by a craft.
Saturday, October 4 / 11 a.m. / Pirate Ship / All Ages
Hey, tweens! Join us for a quick start on business basics like idea generation and money management. Discover our kid-friendly resources and gain insights into participating in the Jr. Entrepreneur Marketplace on December 13. 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. This program is sponsored by the RFBC.
California Joe Halloween Magic Show
Sunday, October 12 / 11 a.m. / Community Room / All Ages Wednesday, October 1 - Papel Picado Craft
Wednesday, October 8 - Sugar Skull Craft
Wednesday, October 15 - Paper Marigolds Crafts
Wednesday, October 22 - Ofrenda Frames Craft
H i g h l i g h t e d P r o g r a m s & E v e n t s : C h i l d r e n ' s Get ready for a spooktacular time with California Joe's Halloween Magic Show! This magical event is packed with thrilling tricks, silly scares and lots of laughs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library.
Visit the library's online Event Calendar for more info: camarillolibrary.org/events.
The City of Camarillo Public Library will be closed Friday, October 24 (All Staff Day).
Highlighted Programs & Events: Teens
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, October 23 / 5 p.m. / Homework Center / Ages 11-18 Teen Crafternoon
3:30-5:30 p.m. / Young Adult Center / Ages 13-18
Crafternoons is a series of afterschool craft activities for teens in the Young Adult Center.
Teen Halloween Party
Thursday, October 30 / 3:30-7:30 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 13-18 Join us for a bewitching October afternoon with a special screening of Hocus Pocus! Hocus Pocus is about a teen who accidentally releases a coven of evil witches in the town of Salem, Massachusetts.
Teen Movie Screening: Hocus Pocus
Wednesday, October 1 / 4-6 p.m. / Community Room / Ages 13-18 Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade
Thursday, October 30 / 10:30 a.m. / Community Room / Ages 0-5 Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade at the library! We’ll kick things off with Halloween songs and stories, followed by a fun costume parade through the library. Children can show off their costumes and collect goodies from treat stations along the way.
Don’t forget your costume and trick-or-treat bag!
Tuesday, October 7 - Hispanic Heritage Month: Worry Dolls Tuesday, October 14 - Teen Fiber Arts Club
Tuesday, October 21 - Halloween Garland
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, crafts, games and more! Costumes encouraged but not required. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).