Ventura County Library
Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]www.library.venturacounty.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Official public library system associated with Ventura County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
Read this library system’s own card instructions. Online registration, physical-card activation, residence and youth requirements may differ; use the quoted local conditions below where provided.
Before you start
- Availability · Initial and replacement library cards
- You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations. [4]
- Information & documents · Photo ID and address
- Staff will provide you with a library card application to complete, and you will be asked to show a valid photo ID and proof of address [5]
- Information & documents · Individuals under 18
- A parent or guardian must be present to create a new library card for any individual under age 18 [6]
- Availability · Temporary online card converted at branch; permanent card number replaces temporary number
- If you previously obtained a temporary card number by registering online, give that number to library staff so they can update your account (your permanent card number will replace your temporary card number) [9]
- Availability · Report lost/stolen card for account block
- If your card is lost or stolen, please report it to a library staff member immediately. A block will be placed against your file so that no one else can use your lost card. [10]
Use the named provider’s official branch directory and confirm special opening, access or closure arrangements before travelling. A listed location does not establish library-card eligibility.
Before you start
- Availability · E.P.Foster planned renovation March2026–Fall2027, as printed; no exact end date inferred
- E. P. Foster Library 651 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation, March 2026 through Fall 2027. Learn more about the E. P. Foster Library renovation and closure. [13]
- Availability · Ojai planned renovation August2026–Spring2027, as printed; no exact end date inferred
- Ojai Library 111 East Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation August 2026 through Spring 2027. Learn more about the Ojai Library renovation and closure. [14]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial library card | $0.00per card | Initial card only; replacement card is separate.[7] |
| Replacement lost library card | $1.00per card | Replacement lost card only.[8] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 14 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Ventura County Library Renovation Updates
- [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)
California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY5600 EVERGLADES ST. SUITE AVENTURA930036591(805) 677-7150(805) 648-2716(805) 656-1313https://www.library.venturacounty.gov/form/contact-ushttps://www.library.venturacounty.govNancySchramLibrary Director
- [3] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Library Cards
- [4] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Initial and replacement library cards
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations.
- [5] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Photo ID and address
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Staff will provide you with a library card application to complete, and you will be asked to show a valid photo ID and proof of address
- [6] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Individuals under 18
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
A parent or guardian must be present to create a new library card for any individual under age 18
- [7] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Library card fees — Initial library card
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations.
- [8] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · Library card fees — Replacement lost library card
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations.
- [9] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06111 p3
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If you previously obtained a temporary card number by registering online, give that number to library staff so they can update your account (your permanent card number will replace your temporary card number)
- [10] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06111 p6
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If your card is lost or stolen, please report it to a library staff member immediately. A block will be placed against your file so that no one else can use your lost card.
- [11] VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY · VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06111 form 0
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a library card application to complete
- [12] Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Library · Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours — 06111 branch directory
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Albert H. Soliz Library 2820 Jourdan Street Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 626-READ
- [13] Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Library · Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours — 06111 visit limit 0
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E.P. Foster Library 651 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation, March 2026 through Fall 2027. Learn more about the E.P. Foster Library renovation and closure.
- [14] Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Library · Ventura County Library — Locations & Hours — 06111 visit limit 1
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Ojai Library 111 East Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 626-READ Temporarily closed for renovation August 2026 through Spring 2027. Learn more about the Ojai Library renovation and closure.