Libraries

Public libraries in Ventura County offer learning, recreation, distance education, internet connections and other resources for users — all for free. In addition, school libraries that support the curriculum and offer internet access and other resources are in most public and private schools, and academic and special libraries are found in colleges and universities.

The California State Library, www.library.ca.gov, supports libraries in the state with resources, interlibrary loan and other assistance. For a full list of libraries in California, visit the California State Library website at www.library.ca.gov/lds/librarydirectory.html. The following public library branches are located near Naval Base Ventura County.

Ventura County Library

www.vencolibrary.org 

Visit the library’s website for a listing of all libraries in the county. Additionally, the Ventura County eLibrary is always open at: http://157.145.215.81:81/rpa/default/RPA_redr.htm.

Albert H. Soliz Library

2820 Jourdan St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
805-485-4515
www.vencolibrary.org/locations/soliz 

Avenue Library

606 N. Ventura Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-643-6393|
www.vencolibrary.org/locations/avenue 

E.P. Foster Library

651 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-648-2716
www.vencolibrary.org/locations/ep-foster-library 

Museum of Ventura County Research Library

100 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-653-0323
http://venturamuseum.org/research-library 

Ray D. Prueter Library

510 Park Ave.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
805-486-5460
www.vencolibrary.org/locations/prueter