3rd Annual Legos© Contest
March 4 - April 18
Main Library Children's Area
Calling all Legos© enthusiasts! Enter the Oxnard Public Library's 3rd Annual Legos© Contest! From March 4 - April 18, pre-K through 8th grade children may enter this hugely popular contest. Participants will use their own Legos© or Duplo© for their creations. Super prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and everyone who participates will receive a certificate of participation. Stop by the Children's Desk at the Main Library to pick up a copy of the Rules and to get more information.

Movie Matinee (rated PG)
Wednesday, April 17, 3:30pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
An arcade villain dreams of being a hero in this hilarious animated adventure.

National Library Week
April 14 - 20
All Oxnard Libraries
Visit your local library to see what special activities are planned to celebrate National Library Week.

Poem in your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 18
South Oxnard Branch Library
April is National Poetry Month so check out our “Poem in Your Pocket” display and pick out a poem to carry in your pocket on April 18 – you might win a poetry book of your own!

Teen Literature Day!
Thursday, April 18
South Oxnard Branch Library Teenspace
Find out the 25 books that have been nominated for the Teen Top Ten Books of 2013 and look them over in the TeenSpace room.

National Library Week
April 14 - 20
All Oxnard Libraries
Visit your local library to see what special activities are planned to celebrate National Library Week.

3rd Annual Legos© Contest
March 4 - April 18
Main Library Children's Area
Calling all Legos© enthusiasts! Enter the Oxnard Public Library's 3rd Annual Legos© Contest! From March 4 - April 18, pre-K through 8th grade children may enter this hugely popular contest. Participants will use their own Legos© or Duplo© for their creations. Super prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and everyone who participates will receive a certificate of participation. Stop by the Children's Desk at the Main Library to pick up a copy of the Rules and to get more information.

Teen Council Meeting - Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 4:30pm
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 240-7309.

Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Saturdays, April 6, 1- 4pm and April 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
If you are interested in becoming a tutor in our Adult Literacy Outreach Program, please plan to attend these two Saturday training sessions on April 6 from 1 - 4pm in Meeting Room A and April 20 from 9:30am - 12:30pm in Meeting Room B. Please call 385-7526 to RSVP and for information on how to become a volunteer tutor. Thank you!

History of Hats & Victorian Tea
Saturday, April 20, 3 pm
Main Library Meeting Room B
Debbie McIntosh will show us the original purposes for wearing hats and how they evolved into high fashion. Then we will discover the origin and finer points of Victorian Tea. Attendees are welcome to join in the fun by wearing a hat from their own personal collection.

Email Basics
Monday, April 22, 3 - 4pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
Ready to explore some of the conveniences of email? In this class we will go over how to set up an email account, and learn the basics of electronic communication.

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!

Piñata Workshop, Part 1
Wednesday, April 24, 4:00-5:30pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
April is a time of celebrations so get ready by creating your own piñata! We begin by creating the body with balloons, newspaper, flour and water.

Introduction to Facebook
Thursday, April 25, 11am - 12pm
Main Library, Second Floor Computer Lab
Come to this Introduction to Facebook class and learn how to create a Facebook page to find long-lost friends and stay in touch with family. Note: To participate in this class you must already have an email account, know your email user name and password and register. Please call 805-385-7532 to register.

Movie Matinee (rated PG-13)
Thursday, April 25, 3:30pm
Colonia Branch in Room 21
The incredible story of a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is thrust into an epic journey of adventure and discovery.

Teen Movie Night (PG-13)
Thursday, April 25, 5:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room B
Don't miss out on the dramatic ending to Stephenie Meyer's popular saga about vampires. There will be popcorn, drinks, and lots of fun with trivia, raffles and prizes! Parental/guardian permission is required for anyone under the age of 13.

Anti-Bullying Flash Mob
Saturday, April 27, TBA
South Oxnard Branch Library
In front of the library Children, youth and adults will kick-off an advocacy campaign to address bullying in schools and neighborhoods with a dance performance. Coordinated by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, groups will learn the dance after school on dates to be determined.

Piñata Workshop, Part 2
Monday, April 29, 4:00-5:30pm
South Oxnard Branch Library Computer Center
The piñatas we built last week will now be dry enough to decorate – just in time for Cinco de Mayo!