Upcoming Events and Free Programs at the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park Branch Libraries
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Thousand Oaks (Grant R. Brimhall) Library.
There are two great Thousand Oaks libraries; the Grant R. Brimhall Library at 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks (805.449.2660) and the local Newbury Park Branch is at 2331 Borchard Road (805.498.2139). These libraries provide year-round free events, activities and programs for all ages. Selected events from time to time will be covered here.
Visit the library website at www.toaks.org/library to learn more.
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of June, with GRB denoting Grant R. Brimhall Library and NPL denoting Newbury Park Library. All Library programs are free and open to the public; some require registration, and all are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit www.tolibrary.org/calendar.
ALL AGES
Summer Reading Club 2025
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 3
Join the fun June 16–August 3 at the Thousand Oaks Library with free events, weekly crafts, and activities for kids, teens, and adults. Read 10 books or 10 hours to earn a prize and a chance to win a Grand Prize! Prizes include a Van Gogh LEGO set, L.A. Zoo family membership, and more! Play games like “Find Esteban” or “Guess the Book Cover” for more chances to win. Learn more at tolibrary.org/src or visit the Library.
Agents of Discovery: Conejo Valley Virtual Historical Tour
Monday, June 16 - Sunday, August 3
Explore local history and uncover community stories with the Agents of Discovery app—take the virtual tour anytime, from anywhere!
Wildlife After the Woolsey Fire Exhibit: Research Images on Display
Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 31 • Newbury Park Library
Discover stunning wildlife research images captured by the National Park Service and its partners as they monitor the Santa Monica Mountains' wildlife recovery after the Woolsey Fire. This special display highlights a powerful collaboration between the NPS, Santa Monica Mountains Fund, and dedicated volunteers, showcasing the region’s remarkable ecological resilience.
Cursive Writing Hangout!
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, & 29 • 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, & 31 • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room
A weekly program for parents with students (grades 1-8) to practice cursive handwriting.
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, July 11 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at our crochet club! Beginners and experts alike are welcome to bring your own supplies and hang out with fellow crocheters as we sip tea and work on our projects. For ages 11+.
KIDS
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 • 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm & 3:20 pm – 3:50 pm • GRB Community Room
A weekly program for students grades 1-4 to practice and gain confidence in their reading with the support of a volunteer. Registration required.
Dog Days
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Children’s Program Room
Thursday, July 3 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Readers of all levels and abilities are invited to come and read to a certified therapy dog! Participants will sign up for a brief 10-minute session with a dog and their owner.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Wednesday, July 2 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, July 2 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM storytelling show. Recommended for ages 5+.
Color Your Town!
Saturday, July 5 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, July 5 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Color and embellish a mixed media townscape with CReATE STUDIO! Recommended for ages 5+.
Parent & Child Class for Toddlers
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 • 10:15 am – 10:35 am & 11:00 am – 11:20 am • GRB Community Room
Enjoy 20 minutes of simple stories and songs. For ages 12-36 months. Registration required.
Charlas virtuales con autores - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)
Tuesday, July 8 • 11:00 am – 11:30 am • Online
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Raúl the Third usa su cultura y su experiencia de crecer en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México para inspirar su arte y sus historias. Se animará a los estudiantes a explorar su mundo a través de una perspectiva creativa. Se planea un dibujo conjunto y se recomiendan materiales y papel para dibujar. Por Favor: Tenga en cuenta que esta fecha tendremos dos presentaciones de Raúl the Third: una en español y otra en inglés. Asegúrese de registrarse en el formato que prefiera.
Virtual Author Talk - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
Tuesday, July 8 • 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm • Online
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended. Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
Magician Dave Skale
Wednesday, July 9 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, July 9 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
From his wacky antics for kids, to his amazing slight-of-hand, Dave is sure to entertain all! Recommended for ages 5+.
Music & Movement
Fridays, July 11, 18, & 25 • 10:15 am – 10:45 am & 11:15 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Dance, clap, and sing along with Ms. Cheryl and her guitar during this fun, interactive program for ages 0-5 years. Registration required.
Storytime with Drew Daywalt
Saturday, July 12 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Join us for hilarious read-aloud fun as Drew Daywalt, bestselling author of the popular The Day the Crayons Quit series, talks about his latest books Little Freddie Two Pants and The Day the Crayons Made Friends in this "colorful" event. Books will be available for purchase and a signing will follow. For families with children age 4 and up. Sponsored and presented by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Kyle Tiernan’s Draw-Along
Wednesday, July 16 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, July 16 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Complete three refrigerator-ready illustrations. Recommended for ages 5+.
Mini Masters: Marietta Barovier
Thursday, July 17 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • GRB Children’s Program Room
Read the story A Thousand Glass Flowers: Marietta Barovier and the Invention of the Rosetta Bead and create wooden rosetta beads. Led by a Teen Volunteer. For grades 1-5. Registration required.
Magician Mike Della Penna
Saturday, July 19 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, July 19 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
He’s silly, he’s funny and he’ll make you go WOW! A family magic performance. For ages 4+.
Ina Buckner-Barnett, The Sunshine Storyteller
Wednesday, July 23 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, July 23 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
A concert of multicultural stories in a game show format where every child wins! Recommended for ages 5+.
Writing Buddies
Thursday, July 24 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Students in grades 2-5 are invited to share their creativity by writing a short story. Registration required, walk-ins welcome if space allows.
Make & Take: Art Play
Saturday, July 26 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, July 26 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
An empty mini-note book will be provided to write, color, collage, or create whatever you want! We provide the supplies; you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 5+.
Make & Take: Sculpt Your World!
Wednesday, July 30 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Children's Program Room
Wednesday, July 30 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Sculpt your own world using Model Magic! Recommended for ages 5+.
Mini Masters: Piet Mondrian
Thursday, July 31 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • GRB Children's Program Room
Read the story Modern Art Explorer, create compositions with black tape and paint blocks of color. Led by a Teen Volunteer. For grades 1-5. Registration required.
Summer Storytimes & Playtimes
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays • 10:15 am – 10:35 am • GRB Community Room
A lapsit storytime for babies 0-12 months. Walk-ins welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays • 10:15 am – 11:00 am • GRB Community Room
A preschool storytime & craft for ages 3-5 years. Walk-ins welcome!
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays • 10:15 am – 10:35 am • NPL Community Room
A toddler storytime for ages 12-36 months. Walk-ins welcome!
Bilingual Pajama Storytime
Monday, July 28 • 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime & craft for ages 3-5 years. Walk-ins welcome!
TWEENS & TEENS
Create Your Own Coloring Page Contest
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 3
Create a “Color Our World” coloring page for a chance to be featured at the Library and win a $50 art supply gift card! Get details and entry forms at the Library. Just for tweens and teens grades 6-12.
Paint by Number
Tuesday, July 1 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Paint and color in a pre-printed design on canvas and follow the numbers to create a work of art! Registration required.
Reading Rocks Book Club
Tuesday, July 8 • GRB Children’s Program Room
Rocks (Grades 4-5): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Boulders (Grades 6-8): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us monthly to discuss books with strong female characters. This month’s books are The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie for Rocks and Cogheart by Peter Bunzl for Boulders. Registration required.
Financial Pathways 1: Career & Education Paths Workshop
Friday, July 11 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Explore skills, careers, and salaries. Determine educational requirements and research schools that offer relevant programs. Learn about the total cost of schools, compare total school expenses vs. out-of-school annual salary, and determine the return on your educational investment. Registration required.
Egg Carton Flowers
Tuesday, July 15 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Create colorful egg carton flowers with CReATE STUDIO. Registration required.
Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)
Thursday, July 17 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Online
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.
Financial Foundations 1: Budgeting & Credit Workshop
Friday, July 18 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Learn the difference between building wealth vs. becoming rich, spending and saving plans and how to create a budget to support your personal goals. Learn to utilize debt and credit as tools for reaching financial goals and how to avoid being trapped by debt. Registration required.
Colorful Clay Creations
Tuesday, July 22 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Create your own custom clay figurines, charms, keychains, or jewelry using colorful air-dry clay. Registration required.
Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
Wednesday, July 23 • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm • Online
Join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Financial Pathways 2: Financing School & Managing Debt Accumulation Workshop
Friday, July 25 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Explore the different options available to pay for school. Learn the basics of the FAFSA and where to access additional support in completing FAFSA application. Learn how debt accumulation affects one's financial future and other life goals; learn how to budget to help limit overall student debt load and spend and save money wisely. Registration required.
Bad Art Contest
Tuesday, July 29 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Teen Space
Have fun crafting your most terrible piece of art using the provided art supplies. Work solo or team up with up to four friends. We’ll vote for the best of the worst and the winning artist or team will take home a $50 Michaels Arts & Crafts gift card! Registration required.
Financial Foundations 2: Spend and Invest Workshop
Friday, August 1 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Explore financial services, which enable you to manage and keep track of your money. Understand how interest works and learn about the magic of compound interest. Explore the choices and trade-offs between the low-risk and high-risk investments. Registration required.
Calling All Teens: Be a Summer Volunteer at the Library!
Volunteer shifts run from June 16 to August 3
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn volunteer hours this summer? We’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly teens, ages 14–18, to help with our Summer Reading Club and other exciting library programs and activities at the Newbury Park Library or Grant R. Brimhall Library. Orientation sessions start in May. Apply ASAP for the best choice of shifts! Go to www.tolibrary.org/teens for more information and application details.
ADULTS
Color Our World Word Search
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 3
Test your book smarts by filling in missing titles and solving a word search! Turn in your completed puzzle by August 3 for a chance to win a gift card.
Paint & Sip: Adult Take-Home Kit
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 3
Relax and get creative at home with a DIY watercolor bookmark kit, complete with summer drink mixes and a fun umbrella straw—available at both libraries while supplies last!
Tiny Art Show
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 3
Pick up a kit from the library – includes a 4” x 4” canvas, acrylic paint, and a paintbrush, while supplies last. All artists will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win a $50 Michaels gift card. Visit tolibrary.org/tinyartshow for entry rules & guidelines.
Conversations with Mom
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, & 29 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together, express their joys and concerns, and meet other new moms in the community. Other caregivers including fathers and grandparents are welcome to attend the program on the last Tuesday of the month. No sessions July 15 & 22.
Many Voices Book Club
Wednesday, July 2 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us in reading and discussing books in a wide variety of genres by authors from a wide variety of cultures. This month’s book is Our Best Intentions by Vibhuti Jain. Walk-ins welcome.
Movie Matinées
Mondays, July 7 & 21 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Enjoy free movie matinées at the Library! Check our online schedule to see what’s playing and make your next afternoon a movie day.
Paint by Numbers for Adults
Wednesday, July 9 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, July 25 • 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Unwind with a paint-by-numbers session. All supplies provided, and you can take your 8” x 8” canvas home to finish. Registration required.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Wednesday, July 9 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 23 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, in collaboration with The Ventura County Poetry Project.
Happily Ever After Book Club
Monday, July 14 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us as we chat about our favorite romance novels, where a Happily Ever After (HEA)—or a Happily For Now (HFN)—is always guaranteed. This month’s book is Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young. Walk-ins welcome.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
Thursday, July 10 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting, open to all non-native speakers. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Paint Workshop with Art Trek
Sunday, July 13 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Join Art Trek for a guided painting workshop just for adults—no experience needed! All supplies provided. Space is limited. Registration required.
Street Fighter VI Color Your Battlefield Tournament
Wednesday July 16 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Face off in 1-on-1 battles in the latest Street Fighter game for a shot at winning gift card prizes!
SRC Story Slam: Color Our World
Friday August 1 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • GRB Community Room
As a part of Summer Reading Club 2025 the Thousand Oaks Library will be hosting a summer Story Slam. Writers 18 and older are invited to submit a story based on the theme Color Your World. Stories must be submitted by July 18, at the Information Desk at either the Grant R. Brimhall or Newbury Park Libraries or emailed to info@tolibrary.org with the subject heading “Story Slam.” Stories must be able to be read in under seven minutes and be between 1,000-2000 words. The reading of the top 8 stories will be held in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room on Friday, August 1st at 6:30pm. All readers will be notified on July 25th.
Job Search Strategies that Actually Work: A Career Development Workshop
Monday, July 21 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
In this workshop, explore proven job search techniques and the best ways to maximize your time on your career journey. Hosted by Career Coach Deanna Gurrola. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Art and Natural Materials with Dani Kwan
Tuesday July 24 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Join gallery artist, CSUCI/VC professor, and 2025 Grand Canyon Conservancy Artist in Residence Dani Kwan, for an inspiring look at their work and how to turn natural materials into creative art.
Virtual Author Talk - On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thursday, July 31 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).
Spanish at Your Library
While we will not be hosting this program in July, we encourage you to check back for future offerings or to explore our free online language learning tool, Mango.
ON THE REGULAR
LevelUp Lounge
Fridays • 10:00 am – 5:30 pm • GRB Teen Space
Access all ages gaming with the Library’s Xbox Game Pass! Hang out and relax with games like No Man’s Sky, Powerwash Simulator, Forza, Sea of Stars, and over 250 more options!
Board Games at the Library
Grant R. Brimhall Library
Stop by the Information Desk to borrow board games to play while inside the Library! Games available include Wingspan, Parks, Forbidden Island, and more.
Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kit
Grant R. Brimhall Library
The Thousand Oaks Library offers Dungeons & Dragons Starter Kits, each packed with guides, handbooks, a game master screen, dice sets, and more for D&D 5th Edition. Find them alongside the Book Club in a Box collection, perfect for your next adventure!
Stay & Switch
Newbury Park Library
Level up your visit with the Nintendo Switch Lite, available to borrow with your library card at the Newbury Park Library Information Desk. Loaded with fun digital games, the Switch Lite is perfect for in-library play. Come check it out and enjoy some gaming time!
