Booksigning for Jeff Maulhardt’s “Legendary Locals of Oxnard”
Saturday, May 11, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room B
Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt will launch his newest book Legendary Locals of Oxnard at the main library. He will take us back in time for a glimpse at some of the unsung heroes and the notorious personalities who settled and worked the Oxnard plain. After his talk, Maulhardt will be happy to sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase at the Library Gift Shop.

Microsoft Word I
Monday, May 13, 3 - 4pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
Learn how to create word documents. Special emphasis on shaping text through the use of different fonts, font sizes, bold face, italics, paragraphs and indents.

1-2-3 Play with Me!
Tuesdays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 from 10:00 - 11:15am
South Oxnard Branch Library
Parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old will learn from resource professionals about child development, nutrition, health, movement, and music, in a fun and casual environment. Learn and play together! Do simple art projects together! Make new friends! Sign up today for our five-week session...space is limited!

Juggling with David Cousin
Thursday, May 16, 3:30pm
Colonia Branch in Room 21
Award-winning and everyone's favorite...David Cousin returns to the Colonia Branch Library to perform his amazing juggling act.

Teen Council Meeting - Main Library
Thursday, May 16, 4:30 pm
Main Library Meeting Room A
Don't miss out on upcoming Teen Council Meetings! All teens are welcome to join and help plan the next Young Adult event and discuss ways to improve library services to teenagers. The meeting will be held in Meeting Room A and snacks will be provided. For more information on the Teen Council or other Young Adult programs, please call (805) 240-7309. See you there!

Microsoft Excel 2007 Part I
Thursday, May 16, 11am - 12pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
In this class students will gain basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Special emphasis is placed on formatting and entering text, dates and values into worksheets.

Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Meeting
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room B
Learn about the Teatro de las Americas from executive director Dr. Margaret Cortese as she shares the history and mission of this theater group that performs plays written predominantly by Spanish and Latin American playwrights. You'll also hear about the new play they will be performing at the Black Box Theater at Oxnard College in June. This event is free to all courtesy of the Oxnard Friends of the Library Foundation.

Microsoft Word II
Monday, May 20, 3 - 4pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
A practice session focusing on the skills learned in the introductory class, with special attention given to highlighting, and document saving methods.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Part II
Thursday, May 23, 11am - 12pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
A review of the basic concepts including formulas from Excel I and then coverage of print options, page formatting, and more shortcuts.

“The Sweetest Sounds: Richard Rodgers and the American Musical”
Thursday, May 23, 1:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room B
Richard Rodgers was a legendary influence on the art of the musical theater. He wrote or co-wrote many Broadway musicals and has won countless awards, including a Pulitzer, Tony, Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy. Bruce Collins will tell you about this extraordinary man and draw upon his personal musical collection of over 200 CDs to play some of Rodgers’ memorable classic songs such as “Getting to Know You” and “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.”

Memorial Day - Library Closed
Monday, May 27
All Oxnard Libraries
All Oxnard Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Drawing Workshop for Teens with Carl Soto
Thursday, May 30, 3:30pm
Colonia Branch in Room 21
Learn about drawing from local artist Carl Soto.

Teen Council Meeting - South Oxnard Branch
Monday, June 3, 4:00 - 5:30pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
This will be the last meeting of the school year for our Teen advisory club. 6th-11th grade students interested in becoming part of the group next fall are invited to come and meet other students who wish to make the library a great place for local teens. The group helps plan library events and advises the YA Librarian about books, music, and DVDs popular with their peers. Refreshments are always served!

Movie Matinee (rated PG)
Wednesday, June 5, 3:30 pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
School's out and it's time for fun, but what will happen when all Greg's plans go wrong? Get ready for summer with this hysterical film and learn about about our Summer Reading Program which starts June 17.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Henna Caravan!
Monday, June 17, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
This summer is going to be full of special activities and rewards for reading! Come and learn about the schedule, sign-up for Summer Reading’s Beneath the Surface program, have some snacks, and learn about and experience henna art with representatives from the very popular Henna Caravan! (Everyone is welcome but you will need to reserve a space if you would like to have henna art drawn on your hand. Come to the Information Desk to sign-up.)