“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.”

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.

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.)

Movie Matinee (rated PG)
Wednesday, June 19, 3:00 pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
Your favorite prehistoric critters Manny, Diego and Sid are off on another zany adventure! You won't want to miss the latest wacky fun!

Teen Council Meeting - Main Library
Thursday, June 20, 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.

Anti-Bullying Project Flash Mob Dance Rehearsal
Saturday, June 22, 2-3 pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
If you like to dance and would like to make a statement against bullying this fall, come learn this fun dance! We’ll be rehearsing once-a-month until the time gets closer.

Beneath the Surface SRP T-Shirt Design Workshop
Monday, June 24, 4pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
Carl Soto is returning to help us design a one-of-a-kind t-shirt to express this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, Beneath the Surface. Every participant who helps with the design will receive a shirt after Carl has silkscreened them later this summer. Space is limited, so be sure to sign-up when you register for Summer Reading at the South Oxnard Branch Library!

“Diggers” presented by Wildlife Experience
Wednesday, June 26, 4:00 pm
South Oxnard Center Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a visit from some animals that dig or live underground - part of this year's "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading Program for children. This event will be held in the South Oxnard Center Multipurpose Room, and is limited to the first 100 attendees.

Beneath the Surface SRP T-Shirt Design Workshop - Colonia Branch
Thursday, June 27, 3:30pm
Colonia Branch in Room 21
Carl Soto will work with teens to design a one-of-a-kind t-shirt to express this year's Summer Reading Program theme, "Beneath the Surface." Every participant that helps with the design will receive a shirt after Carl has silkscreened them.

Independence Day- Library Closed
Thursday, July 4
All Oxnard Libraries
All Oxnard public libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.