Programs and Special Events
Free Tuesday Night Movie Screenings at NP Library (6:30pm):
4/16: Unbreakable (PG-13, 107 min, 2000)
4/23: Split (PG-13, 107 min, 2000)
4/30: Glass (PG-13, 127 min, 2019)
Monday Movie Matinees at T.O. Library at 1pm:
4/22: Green Book (PG-13, 2018, 130 min)
5/6: The Basis of Sex: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (PG-13, 2018, 110 min)
5/20: Glass (PG-13, 2018, 110 min)
Adult and Family Programs
Ventura County Master Gardeners Series 6:30-8PM at T.O. Library:
Persistent/Ongoing Pain: How to Ask the Right Questions
Physical therapist Denis Dempsey will discuss how to easily and effectively communicate with your health care provider when struggling with persistent and ongoing pain. He will share current research, education and knowledge to enhance understanding of chronic pain. The discussion will be held on May 2, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Dungeons & Dragons
Adventurers old and new take part in the classic role-playing game. Grouped by ages 10 to14 and 15+. Pre-registration is required for ages 10 to 14. Sign up at the Information Desk or call 449-2260, option #5.The game takes place on May 4, 2019 (first Saturday of each month) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room and May 25 (fourth Saturday of each month) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Newbury Park Library Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Yoga for Beginners and Boomers - Join a safety-conscious, lighthearted yoga class which will help improve balance and create space in both mind and body. Please bring a mat or a towel. Participants should be able to get off the floor unassisted. Classes are on Mondays, May 6 through June 24 (no class on May 13 and June 10) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Adult Coloring - Relax with friends and other coloring enthusiasts the second Friday of each month. May 10, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Thousand Oaks Library Community Room. Materials provided.
Open Mic Poetry Night - Join a diverse local poetry community to read, listen, encourage, and inspire. In partnership with the Ventura County Art Council and host Ken Jones. The event is taking place on May 8th (second Wednesday of each month) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Newbury Park Meeting Room.
CSUCI Lecture Series - Immersive Virtual Reality for Real Learning?
Extended reality (XR), including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality is a fast-growing area of interest in higher education. XR is being integrated into nursing education at CSUCI to help support the development of confidence and empathetic care for patients. Join us for a chance to discuss how virtual reality may be a ‘real’ success, and even try virtual reality yourself. Panel includes Jaime Hannans, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing, Jill Leafstedt, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost for Innovation and Faculty Development, and Ben Hytrek, Instructional Technologist. Panel Discussion will be on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Adult Coloring - Relax with friends and other coloring enthusiasts the second Friday each month. Materials provided. Program will take place on Friday, May 10th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Thousand Oaks Library Community Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Mapping Your Successful Midlife Career Reinvention
Learn a holistic approach to navigate midlife career transitions in a natural and empowered way.
Dr. Sirena Pellarolo will be leading this program on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Open Mic Poetry Night - Join a diverse local poetry community to read, listen, encourage, and inspire. In partnership with the Ventura County Art Council and host Ken Jones. The featured reader will be Ron Fullerton on May 22 (fourth Wednesday of each month) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Crafternoon: Paper Weaving
Join other crafters every fourth Friday to learn and complete a new craft idea. Materials provided or bring your own on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Newbury Park Library Meeting Room.Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Adventurers old and new take part in the classic role-playing game. Grouped by age 10-14 and 15+. Pre-sign-up required for ages 10-14. Sign up at the Information Desk or call (805) 449-2260, option #5. Program will be on April 6, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room and April 27, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm in the Newbury Park Library Meeting Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Open Mic Poetry for Teens - Teens can read their poetry at an Open Mic Poetry session. Grades 6-12 ONLY. Open Mic Night will be held on April 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Newbury Park Library Meeting Room.
Video Game Wednesdays - Play Super Smash Bros in the Newbury Park Library Tech Space on April 17, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual Reality Oculus Go - Try the Virtual Reality Oculus Go by signing up for a 10-minute session on April 18, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Newbury Park Library Tech Space.
Karaoke for Teens - Read and sing your favorite songs at the Library. This program is just for teens grades 6-12 and will be held on April 19, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Student Success - AP Resources and Study Hall - Come to the Library to study for your AP exams. Learn from study aides and other resources available in an open study hall. Also unwind and relax by trying the Virtual Reality Oculus Go for quick 5-10-minute breaks. The program will take place on April 30, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
Kids' Programs
National Library Week: Abbit the Average - With a wit faster than his hands, Abbit The Average combines hilarious magic and juggling with prop comedy. This very popular program is packed with audience participation and non-stop laughs. Appropriate for ages 5+. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, the program will take place on April 10, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room.
4/5 3:30-4:30pm at Thousand Oaks Library - STEAM: Rockets for school age kids. Assemble a paper rocket and then watch your creations blast off!
4/8 4-5pm at Thousand Oaks Library - Play Dough Party
4/9 6:30-7:30pm at Thousand Oaks Library - Bunny Storytime - Join us and some special furry guests from the Ventura County Animal Shelter for a rabbit-themed storytime.
4/10 5:30-6:15pm at Thousand Oaks Library - Wonders of the Aquarium - Join Brian Hoover, from Aquatic Contractors, for a special presentation of the Library’s 3,600 gallon salt water aquarium. This presentation includes a touch tank.
4/16: Spring Break Movies at T.O. Library - Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG, 112 min, 2018) at 1pm
4/18: Spring Break Movies at NP Library - Smallfoot (PG, 96 min, 2018) at 1pm
