November Events at The Library
November 02, 2026
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of November at Grant R. Brimhall Library (GRB) and Newbury Park Library (NPL).
All Library programs are free and open to the public; some require registration, and all are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit libcal.tolibrary.org/calendar.
ALL AGES
Tuesday, November 3 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Teen Space
Join us monthly to play games like Forbidden Island, Dungeon Mayhem, and Wingspan, or bring your own games to share! For ages 14+.
Live Guitar with Peter Fletcher
Thursday, November 5 • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform a concert.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friday, November 13 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Newbury Park Library
Saturday, November 14 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Newbury Park Library
Large selection of adult fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, vintage books, media, and gift items. FTOL members and educators get in 30 minutes early.
Friday, November 13 • 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
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+.
Saturday, November 14 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Inviting all Hunger Games fans to join us in celebrating the series. Create your own Mockingjay pin, compete in trivia for a chance to win a book box set, and react with fellow fans to iconic clips. For teens and adults. No registration required.
Monday, November 16 • 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. • GRB Teen Space
Stop by and check out our ‘maker’ machines: Button maker, VR headset, and 3D printer. For ages 11+.
CHILDREN
Saturday, October 3 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 • Both Libraries
Read 5 books or 300 minutes and earn a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. For ages 4-12 only. To sign up, please speak with a librarian at the library. While supplies last.
Craft Table: Paper Sugar Skull Mask
Sunday, November 1 – Monday, November 2 • Both Libraries
Stop by the library and color a paper sugar skull. While supplies last. For ages 3+.
Monday, November 2 • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a family-friendly game of Lotería, featuring beloved bingo-style gameplay and cards inspired by Día de los Muertos images and symbols. For ages 5+.
September 8, 2026 – May 26, 2027
Mondays • 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. • NPL Meeting Room
Tuesdays • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesdays & Thursdays • 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade with challenging school assignments can get support from our helpful volunteers. Closed on all CVUSD holidays & breaks. No sessions November 2, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, and 26.
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, & 17 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. • GRB Children’s Program Room
Thursday, November 5 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. • 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. No session November 24.
Friday, November 6 • Both Libraries
Celebrate the start of the Diwali festival by coloring a paper diya at the library. While supplies last. For ages 3+.
Take & Make: Rangoli OR Elephant Ornament
Friday, November 6 – Tuesday, November 10 • Both Libraries
Pick up a craft kit at either library that includes a self-adhesive cardboard rangoli OR a decorative elephant ornament. While supplies last. For ages 3+.
Friday, November 6 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. • GRB Children’s Program Room
Let your creativity run wild with an hour of watercolor painting. For ages 6-11. Registration required.
Saturday, November 14 • 10:15 –10:45 a.m. & 11:15 –11:45 a.m. • GRB Community Room
Dance, clap and sing along with Ms. Cheryl Lev during this fun, interactive program. For ages 0-5 years. Registration required.
Thursday, November 19 • 10:15 –10:45 a.m. & 11:15 –11:45 a.m. • GRB Community Room
A fun-filled, interactive concert, Mr. Michael creates a joyful atmosphere for kids and parents alike. For families. Registration required.
Children's Craft Table: Monarch Butterfly
November 21 – 25, 28 & 29 • Both Libraries
Flutter by the library and color a paper butterfly. While supplies last. For ages 3+.
November 21 – 25, 28 & 29 • Both Libraries
Participate in a Fall Scavenger Hunt. One prize per person. While supplies last. Prizes are aimed at children ages 3-10.
Monday, November 23 • 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. • GRB Community Room
Join us for a fun 45-minute playtime session with playdough. For ages 3+. Walk-ins welcome!
PACT with First 5 Ventura County
Monday, November 23 • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • NPL Meeting Room
Join First 5 Ventura County for a series of classes that mimic the Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes offered at Neighborhoods for Learning sites for children prenatal to 5 years. Classes include books, songs, music and movement, guided play with open-ended materials, and parent education.
Wednesday, November 25 • 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
Learn how to make a 3D printed nametag using Tinkercad. Space is limited. For grades 3-5 only. Registration required.
Storytimes
Monday, November 2 • 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
A bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime & craft for ages 3-5 years. Walk-ins welcome!
Tuesday, November 3 • 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. • GRB Community Room
A lapsit storytime for babies 0-12 months. Walk-ins welcome!
Wednesday, November 4 • 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. • GRB Community Room
For ages 12-36 months. Walk-ins welcome!
Thursdays, November 5 • 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. • GRB Community Room
This is a storytime & craft for ages 3-5 years. Walk-ins welcome!
TWEENS & TEENS
Fiero Code – The Botter Challenge
Thursday, October 1 – Monday, November 30 • Online
Build a Frogger-style game for the chance to win cool prizes. Learn to code and participate in this challenge through Fiero Code resource on the Virtual Library. Recommended for ages 11+.
Tuesday, November 10 • GRB Children’s Program Room
Rocks (Grades 4-5): 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Boulders (Grades 6-8): 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us monthly to discuss books with strong female characters. This month’s Rocks selection is We Still Belong by Christine Day. This month’s Boulder’s selection is Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Registration required.
Sunday, November 15 – Thursday, December 31
Visit the Library’s Teen Space and custom create your own Holiday Cards with the supplies provided. While supplies last. For ages 11-18.
Wednesday, November 18 • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. • GRB Teen Space
Make a customized deck of playing cards. Just for ages 11-18. Registration required.
Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers
Visit the library and pick up a “Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers” form. Finish reading a book with more than 200 pages, submit to get a pin button and enter for a chance for a boba or burger gift card. Read more books for more chances to win. For ages 11-18.
ADULTS
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, & 17 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together, express their joys and concerns, and meet other new moms in the community. Other caregivers, including fathers and grandparents, are welcome to attend the program on the last Tuesday of the month. No session on November 24.
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Tuesday, November 3 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Online
In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance.
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
The Next Chapter Book Club is a welcoming community for adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Members gather to enjoy great books, make friends, and connect with their community. We are reading The Little Mermaid and Other Tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 4 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. • NPL Meeting Room
Learn how to confidently use QR codes out in the world. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 4 • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
On the first Wednesday of every month local writers and authors are invited to share and discuss their current projects and get feedback from their fellow writers.
Friendly Book Discussion Group
Thursday, November 5 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
The Friendly Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of every month. This month’s book is Think Again by Adam Grant. Walk-ins welcome.
Garden to Table Series: Growing Greens Year-Round
Monday, November 9 • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Learn how to enjoy an endless supply of fresh, nutritious greens from your own garden. Gain skills to transform your yard into an affordable, edible oasis. Presented by UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County. Registration recommended.
Monday, November 9 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
The Happily Ever After Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month to talk about our favorite romance novels. This month’s book is Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne. Walk-ins welcome.
A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Tuesday, November 10 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Online
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Wednesday, November 11 • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Online
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?
ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation Group
Thursday, November 12 • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting, open to all non-native speakers. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, November 12 • 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Goebel Adult Community Center
The History Book Discussion Group meets on the second Thursday of every month. This month’s book is 1861: The Lost Peace by Jay Winik. Walk-ins welcome.
Monday, November 16 • 1:00 – 3:10 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Enjoy free movie matinées at the Library! Check our online schedule to see what’s playing and make your next afternoon a movie day.
Wednesday, November 18 • 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
New to Canva? Learn the basics of this free, web-based design tool. We'll cover how to navigate Canva and customize a simple template. Registration required.
Using the Catalog: Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, November 18 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. • NPL Meeting Room
Discover how to get the most out of the library’s catalog as we explore all the features this search tool has to offer. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 18 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • GRB Technology Training Room
Advanced & intermediate learners are invited to join our informal Spanish conversation group to practice and improve with fellow language lovers, guided by a native speaker! Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesday, November 18 • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, in collaboration with The Ventura County Poetry Project.
Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roan…
Thursday, November 19 • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Online
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun, Fevered Star, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.
Friday, November 20 • 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Adults are invited to join us at the Library to socialize and make a different craft each month! This month we will be making a Fall felt banner. Materials provided. Registration required.
Sunday, November 29 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. • GRB Community Room
Writers 18 and older are invited to participate in our Fall 2026 Story Slam. Participants may submit a 1000-to-1200-word story based on the themes of gratitude, first founding, and change. Stories must be submitted by Sunday, November 15, at the library’s Information Desk or emailed to [email protected] with the subject heading “Story Slam.” The reading of the top 8 stories will be held in the Grant R. Brimhall Library on Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. Readers will be notified on Friday, November 20. A prize will be awarded to the top story, decided on by audience vote.
ON THE REGULAR
Fridays • 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. • 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!
Grant R. Brimhall Library & Newbury Park Library
Game night just got even better! Our expanded board game collection will be available to check out and take home. From family favorites to strategy games, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Stop by either library location and pick out your next game today!
Grant R. Brimhall Library
The Thousand Oaks Library offers Dungeons & Dragons Kits, each packed with guides, handbooks, a game master screen, dice sets, and more for D&D 5th Edition. Find them alongside the Book Club in a Box collection. Perfect for your next adventure!
Newbury Park Library
Level up your visit with the Nintendo Switch Lite, available to borrow with your library card at the Newbury Park Library Information Desk. Loaded with fun digital games, the Switch Lite is perfect for in-library play. Come check it out and enjoy some gaming time!
Upcoming Holiday Closures
The Thousand Oaks Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, and remain closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Access to the Library’s digital resources will remain available 24/7 at www.tolibrary.org
