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.
June 2024 Programs:
ALL AGES
LibCon Kickoff
Saturday, June 15 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Newbury Park Library
Swing by the Newbury Park Library for the ultimate kickoff! Dive into the Summer Reading fun & catch a sneak peek of what LibCon 2024 has in store! Crafts, board games, a scavenger hunt, and tons of geeky programs await! Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/libcon
Summer Reading Club
June 17 to August 11
Join Summer Reading Club (SRC) and earn rewards for reading! Complete SRC by reading 8 books or reading 8 hours to earn a reward from our Treasure Chest and a ticket to enter one of the Grand Prize Opportunity Drawings. All ages welcome. Track your reading either on paper OR online. Get a head start on tracking your reading as preregistration opens on June 1st. Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/src
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!
Spanish at Your Library
Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Intermediate and advanced learners will gain a better understanding of how to express themselves in Spanish under the gentle guidance and support of a language-learning professional. For ages 14+. Registration preferred. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
Thursday, June 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. For ages 14+. Registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome.
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, June 14 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at the Thousand Oaks Library’s 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+.
Microsoft Word Basics
Thursday, June 27 • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Gain confidence using Microsoft Word to write resumes, lists, stories, or whatever you like by learning the basics. For ages 14+. Registration required.
KIDS
Dog Days
Tuesdays • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Children’s Program Room
Thursday, June 6 • 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. Recommended for school-age.
Parent & Child Class for Toddlers
Mondays, June 17 & 24 • 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.
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, Starting June 18 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesdays, Starting June 26 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Each week, your child gets 30 minutes of in-person reading and book discussion. This series boosts your child's read aloud confidence and encourages them to share their thoughts and opinions. For students finishing grades 1-4. Registration required.
Ina Buckner-Barnett, The Sunshine Storyteller
Wednesday, June 19 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, June 19 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Ina weaves international tales, movement, and song together to create an interactive storytelling experience. Recommended for ages 5+.
Low Sensory Storytime
Thursday, June 20 • 10:15 am – 10:35 am • GRB Community Room
A storytime for children with sensory processing disorders, including ASD, featuring dimmed lights, quiet songs, and books highlighting characters with sensory processing disorders. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Flights of Fantasy Storytelling Theatre
Saturday, June 22 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, June 22 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Through humor and laughter, Flights of Fantasy share interactive folktales and fables that spring to life. Recommended for ages 5+.
Enrichment Playtimes
For babies (0-12 months) • Tuesday, June 25 • GRB Community Room
For preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) • Thursday, June 27 • GRB Community Room
For toddlers (12-36 months) • Thursday, June 27 • NPL Meeting Room
Join us for 30 minutes of unstructured playtime from 10:15 am – 10:50 am.
Billy Bonkers Magic Show
Wednesday, June 26 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, June 26 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
The Billy Bonkers Magic Show is 45-minutes of bonkers fun and interactive magic with a unique British Twist! Recommended for ages 5+.
Writing Buddies
Thursday, June 27 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Join our monthly Roll-a-Story program for a creative writing experience and engage with provided story elements! For grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration required.
Music & Movement
Friday, June 28 • 10:15 am – 10:45am & 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.
Magician Tony Daniels
Saturday, June 29 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, June 29 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Discover reading is magic with Magician Tony Daniels! Recommended for ages 5+.
TEENS & TWEENS
Summer Teen Volunteers Needed!
The Library needs friendly teen volunteers during the Summer to help with Summer Reading Club, LibCon, and Library programs and activities. Apply ASAP for first choice in Library and volunteer shifts. Orientation Training sessions available starting in May. Volunteer shifts available June 15-August 11, 2024. Go to www.tolibrary.org/teens for more information and application details.
Reading Rocks Book Club
Tuesday, June 11 • 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 Wish by Barbara O’Connor for the Rocks and A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park for the Boulders. Registration required.
Genre Badge Brag Tags
June 17 – Aug 11, 2024
Read a book in a specific genre, finish a scavenger hunt in the Library, and claim your Genre Badge Brag Tag at the Library by August 11. While supplies last.
Summer Journal
Tuesday, June 18 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Create your own custom adventure journal for your summer with CReATE Studio. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended. Waitlist and walk-ins only accepted if space available.
Star Gazer Pencil Case
Tuesday, June 25 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Create glow in the dark designs with stars and galaxies on a black canvas pencil case. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended. Waitlist and walk-ins only accepted if space available.
Cursive for Tweens
Wednesdays, Starting June 26 • 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
30-minute workshops to practice writing the 26 letters of the alphabet, simple words, and short sentences. For students entering grades 6-8. Registration required.
ADULTS
Free Movie Matinée
Mondays, June 3 & 17 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Friday, June 7 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Watch free movie matinées at the library! View the movie schedule online.
Conversations with Mom
Tuesdays • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together in a relaxed environment to express their joys and concerns. A safe place to ask questions and meet other new moms in the community.
Happily Ever After Book Club
Monday, June 10 • 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 The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan. Walk-ins welcome.
Board Game Club
Tuesdays, June 11 & 25 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Adults are invited to join us monthly to play strategy board games like Forbidden Island, Dungeon Mayhem, and Wingspan. Walk-ins welcome.
Fire Wise Landscaping
Thursday, June 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Presented by Certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius, learn how to increase the survivability chances of your home and landscape in the event of a wildfire.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Wednesday, June 12 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 26 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work! Poets include members of the Ventura County Poetry Project, local poets, and special guest readers.
Many Voices Book Club (Hybrid)
Wednesday, June 19 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Tech Training Room or Zoom
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 Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby. Walk-ins welcome.
Crafternoon
Friday, June 21 • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Friday, June 28 • 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This month we will be bedazzling beautiful diamond coasters. Registration required.
An Afternoon with Sam Weller
Saturday, June 29 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Ray Bradbury’s official biographer Sam Weller will give a presentation about his time working with Bradbury and his life as a member of the Thousand Oaks community.
Virtual Author Talks
Monday, June 3 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
Thursday, June 13 • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Virtual
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists with Freida McFadden
Thursday, June 20 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell ALL AGES
LibCon Kickoff
Saturday, June 15 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Newbury Park Library
Swing by the Newbury Park Library for the ultimate kickoff! Dive into the Summer Reading fun & catch a sneak peek of what LibCon 2024 has in store! Crafts, board games, a scavenger hunt, and tons of geeky programs await! Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/libcon
Summer Reading Club
June 17 to August 11
Join Summer Reading Club (SRC) and earn rewards for reading! Complete SRC by reading 8 books or reading 8 hours to earn a reward from our Treasure Chest and a ticket to enter one of the Grand Prize Opportunity Drawings. All ages welcome. Track your reading either on paper OR online. Get a head start on tracking your reading as preregistration opens on June 1st. Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/src
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!
Spanish at Your Library
Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Intermediate and advanced learners will gain a better understanding of how to express themselves in Spanish under the gentle guidance and support of a language-learning professional. For ages 14+. Registration preferred. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
Thursday, June 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. For ages 14+. Registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome.
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, June 14 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at the Thousand Oaks Library’s 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+.
Microsoft Word Basics
Thursday, June 27 • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Gain confidence using Microsoft Word to write resumes, lists, stories, or whatever you like by learning the basics. For ages 14+. Registration required.
KIDS
Dog Days
Tuesdays • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Children’s Program Room
Thursday, June 6 • 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. Recommended for school-age.
Parent & Child Class for Toddlers
Mondays, June 17 & 24 • 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.
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, Starting June 18 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesdays, Starting June 26 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Each week, your child gets 30 minutes of in-person reading and book discussion. This series boosts your child's read aloud confidence and encourages them to share their thoughts and opinions. For students finishing grades 1-4. Registration required.
Ina Buckner-Barnett, The Sunshine Storyteller
Wednesday, June 19 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, June 19 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Ina weaves international tales, movement, and song together to create an interactive storytelling experience. Recommended for ages 5+.
Low Sensory Storytime
Thursday, June 20 • 10:15 am – 10:35 am • GRB Community Room
A storytime for children with sensory processing disorders, including ASD, featuring dimmed lights, quiet songs, and books highlighting characters with sensory processing disorders. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Flights of Fantasy Storytelling Theatre
Saturday, June 22 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, June 22 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Through humor and laughter, Flights of Fantasy share interactive folktales and fables that spring to life. Recommended for ages 5+.
Enrichment Playtimes
For babies (0-12 months) • Tuesday, June 25 • GRB Community Room
For preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) • Thursday, June 27 • GRB Community Room
For toddlers (12-36 months) • Thursday, June 27 • NPL Meeting Room
Join us for 30 minutes of unstructured playtime from 10:15 am – 10:50 am.
Billy Bonkers Magic Show
Wednesday, June 26 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Wednesday, June 26 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
The Billy Bonkers Magic Show is 45-minutes of bonkers fun and interactive magic with a unique British Twist! Recommended for ages 5+.
Writing Buddies
Thursday, June 27 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Join our monthly Roll-a-Story program for a creative writing experience and engage with provided story elements! For grades 2-5. Space is limited. Registration required.
Music & Movement
Friday, June 28 • 10:15 am – 10:45am & 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.
Magician Tony Daniels
Saturday, June 29 • 11:00 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Saturday, June 29 • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Discover reading is magic with Magician Tony Daniels! Recommended for ages 5+.
TEENS & TWEENS
Summer Teen Volunteers Needed!
The Library needs friendly teen volunteers during the Summer to help with Summer Reading Club, LibCon, and Library programs and activities. Apply ASAP for first choice in Library and volunteer shifts. Orientation Training sessions available starting in May. Volunteer shifts available June 15-August 11, 2024. Go to www.tolibrary.org/teens for more information and application details.
Reading Rocks Book Club
Tuesday, June 11 • 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 Wish by Barbara O’Connor for the Rocks and A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park for the Boulders. Registration required.
Genre Badge Brag Tags
June 17 – Aug 11, 2024
Read a book in a specific genre, finish a scavenger hunt in the Library, and claim your Genre Badge Brag Tag at the Library by August 11. While supplies last.
Summer Journal
Tuesday, June 18 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Create your own custom adventure journal for your summer with CReATE Studio. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended. Waitlist and walk-ins only accepted if space available.
Star Gazer Pencil Case
Tuesday, June 25 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Create glow in the dark designs with stars and galaxies on a black canvas pencil case. For grades 6-12. Registration Recommended. Waitlist and walk-ins only accepted if space available.
Cursive for Tweens
Wednesdays, Starting June 26 • 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
30-minute workshops to practice writing the 26 letters of the alphabet, simple words, and short sentences. For students entering grades 6-8. Registration required.
ADULTS
Free Movie Matinée
Mondays, June 3 & 17 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Friday, June 7 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Watch free movie matinées at the library! View the movie schedule online.
Conversations with Mom
Tuesdays • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together in a relaxed environment to express their joys and concerns. A safe place to ask questions and meet other new moms in the community.
Happily Ever After Book Club
Monday, June 10 • 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 The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan. Walk-ins welcome.
Board Game Club
Tuesdays, June 11 & 25 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Adults are invited to join us monthly to play strategy board games like Forbidden Island, Dungeon Mayhem, and Wingspan. Walk-ins welcome.
Fire Wise Landscaping
Thursday, June 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Presented by Certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius, learn how to increase the survivability chances of your home and landscape in the event of a wildfire.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Wednesday, June 12 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 26 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work! Poets include members of the Ventura County Poetry Project, local poets, and special guest readers.
Many Voices Book Club (Hybrid)
Wednesday, June 19 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Tech Training Room or Zoom
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 Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby. Walk-ins welcome.
Crafternoon
Friday, June 21 • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Friday, June 28 • 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This month we will be bedazzling beautiful diamond coasters. Registration required.
An Afternoon with Sam Weller
Saturday, June 29 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Ray Bradbury’s official biographer Sam Weller will give a presentation about his time working with Bradbury and his life as a member of the Thousand Oaks community.
Virtual Author Talks
Monday, June 3 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
Thursday, June 13 • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Virtual
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists with Freida McFadden
Thursday, June 20 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Virtual
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
