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Ventura County Library

Official public library system associated with Ventura County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.

Official library services & branch information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official public library system associated with Ventura County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.

Source checked October 26, 2026

VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)

Official library page — provider identity and services

Ventura County Library Renovation Updates

Saved evidence: 8b15f1f1d11a6fe9 · Agent source review

Library card instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this library system’s own card instructions. Online registration, physical-card activation, residence and youth requirements may differ; use the quoted local conditions below where provided.

Initial and replacement library cards

You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Temporary online card converted at branch; permanent card number replaces temporary number

If you previously obtained a temporary card number by registering online, give that number to library staff so they can update your account (your permanent card number will replace your temporary card number)

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)

Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link

Library Cards

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Branch directory & posted service information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use the named provider’s official branch directory and confirm special opening, access or closure arrangements before travelling. A listed location does not establish library-card eligibility.

E.P.Foster planned renovation March2026–Fall2027, as printed; no exact end date inferred

E.P. Foster Library 651 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation, March 2026 through Fall 2027. Learn more about the E.P. Foster Library renovation and closure.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Ojai planned renovation August2026–Spring2027, as printed; no exact end date inferred

Ojai Library 111 East Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation August 2026 through Spring 2027. Learn more about the Ojai Library renovation and closure.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Ventura County Library · Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)

Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours — 06111 branch directory

Albert H. Soliz Library 2820 Jourdan Street Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 626-READ

Saved evidence: 4913dfa5a7fee4ab · Agent source review

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