Library Resources

Children’s Services

• Homework Help Center (English | Spanish)
• Story Times
  • Main Library
    • Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 years old): Tuesday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Baby/Toddler Storytime (18 – 36 months old): Wednesday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoon Toddler Storytime (18 – 36 months old): Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • South Oxnard Branch
    • Bilingual Storytime (infants – elementary school ages): Monday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Toddler Storytime and Dance Party (infants to 5 years) Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Colonia
    • Preschool Storytime (infants to 5 years) Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Homework Help Center (English | Spanish)
• Online Homework Help | Learning Express Library
• Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
  • Book list for young adults
• College Preparation
  • College Search
  • ACT Exam
  • Federal Student Aid

Literary Outreach Program

Need help reading? We will teach you!

The Literacy Outreach Program at the Oxnard Public Library provides one-to-one tutoring to adults in the community who need help improving their ability to read or write. The program is free to any English-speaking adult, age 18 or older, who can meet with a volunteer tutor once or twice a week at the Main Library on 251 S A street in downtown Oxnard. Each learning session lasts approximately one to two hours. Adult learners and their tutors commit to at least three months of working together.

Contact (805) 385-7536 or visit us on the the 2nd floor of the Main Library at 251 S A St. in downtown Oxnard.

Job and Career Information

Use some of the library’s free resources to help with your job and career goals!

Local Job Centers

West Oxnard- America’s Job Center of California 2901 N. Ventura Road 3rd floor Oxnard, CA 93036 (800) 500-7705 [email protected]

East County – America’s Job Center of California 2900 Madera Road Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800) 500-7705 [email protected]

In addition, go to the Human Services Agency website here for further information on other job resource providers.

The Oxnard Public Library is dedicated to the preservation of local history and culture. Oxnard has a rich cultural history dating back to the days of the California ranchos.

Learn about the history of the Oxnard Public Libraries and the City of Oxnard.

Free Computer Access & WiFi

All three branches of the Oxnard Public Library provide free computer access and WiFi as a service to patrons. You will need an Oxnard Public Library card to access WiFi and use the public computers. The following apply at all branches:

• Computers are equipped with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Free WiFi Internet access for users with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals.
• High-speed access to the Internet is provided.
• Data may be saved using USB Flash drives only.
• No CD or DVD readers are available on these computers.
• Black and white laser prints are available at 10 cents per page.

Computer Lab Guidelines

• You must use your own library card to log on to a computer.
• Tampering with computer equipment is not permitted.
• Please turn your cell phone to silent mode.
• One person per computer.
• Food & drink, including water, are not permitted.
• Moving furniture/equipment into the lab is not permitted.
• The Oxnard Public Library complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. (http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html)

Main Library

The computer labs are available on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge. When the lab is not available for general use when computer classes are in session, the library has computers outside the lab to ensure access is still available. Please be aware the computers shut off automatically at the end of the day. Hours are as follows:

Computer Lab Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:54 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:24 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:54 p.m.

South Oxnard Branch Library

The computer labs are available on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge. When the lab is not available for general use when computer classes are in session, the library has computers outside the lab to ensure access is still available. Please be aware the computers shut off automatically at the end of the day. Hours are as follows:

Computer Lab Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00a.m. – 7:54p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00a.m. – 5:24p.m.

Colonia Branch Library

The computer labs are available on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge. When the lab is not available for general use when computer classes are in session, the library has computers outside the lab to ensure access is still available. Please be aware the computers shut off automatically at the end of the day. Hours are as follows:

• Monday – Thursday, 12:00 – 5:54p.m. Please note computers automatically shut off at 5:54 p.m.

Reserving a Room

The Oxnard Public Library has a variety of meeting rooms available for use.

• Meeting Room A: Up to 12 persons can sit around the large, fixed conference table, and an additional 16 chairs are available to use within the room. Room size is 18.5′ x 23.5′. Capacity is 28 persons. A pull-down screen and dry-erase board are built into the wall panels. Meeting room users are responsible for providing their own supplies. Employees are unable to accommodate.
• Meeting Room B: Regular room configuration is 16 tables with 32 chairs arranged in an open square. Room size is 32.5′ x 41.5′. Capacity is 93 persons. Two pull-down screens and dry-erase boards are built into the wall panels. Meeting room users are responsible for providing their own supplies. Employees are unable to accommodate.
• Santa Rosa Meeting Room: Meeting Room capacity 12 persons, auditorium style 20 persons. Meeting room users are responsible for providing their own supplies. Employees are unable to accommodate.

Room capacity is set by the Fire Marshal.

General Rules for Use of Meeting Rooms

Library Meeting Rooms are available Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Rooms are not available for purposes prohibited by or in violation of City ordinance, state or federal law.

All City of Oxnard buildings are smoke-free and vapor free.

RESERVATIONS: Meeting room reservations are only confirmed after a Meeting Room Reservation Request Form has been submitted, reviewed and approved by the City Librarian. All insurance requirements must be satisfied and paid in full two weeks prior to meeting date. All fees are charged in full hour increments. Call (805) 385-7528 to make a reservation. A signed reservation form is required to secure reservation.

CANCELLATIONS: A 48-hour written cancellation notice is required in order to receive a refund or credit. Notices must be e-mailed to [email protected].

SCHEDULING: The Library reserves the right to reschedule or cancel room reservations at any time. Library will work with applicant to reschedule the date or if not possible, refund costs. As much notice as possible will be provided to the group(s) affected.

PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS: Submit IRS determination letter with application. IRS letter must include organization name that corresponds to the name on the registration form. If IRS determine letter does not have Oxnard address, a copy of Oxnard Business License with Oxnard address may be submitted.

INSURANCE: The City of Oxnard requires liability insurance holding the City of Oxnard harmless. The City of Oxnard shall be included on the certificate of insurance as certificate holder and provide a separate additionally insured certificate.

PAYMENT: Please pay in full by cash, check or money order upon invoice. Please make check or money order out to: City of Oxnard. Please send to 251 South A Street Oxnard, CA 93030.

ROOM SET-UP: The sponsoring organization will be responsible for leaving the room in the condition it was found. The set-up and break-down of your event is considered part of your rental time. The room must be vacated by the end of your rental period. Room rental does not cover use of foyer or the movement of furniture into the foyer. Library furniture not in the meeting rooms may not be moved and used without prior written consent.

Meeting room users are welcome to re-arrange the furniture in the meeting room reserved and are responsible for returning the furniture to its original placement. A minimum charge of $25 will be assessed if staff have to move furniture. Furniture damage charge will be repair or replacement cost.

Wi-Fi access is available with the use of your free library card number and pin. If the meeting presenter and/or meeting attendees do not have a library card, please see the Circulation Desk.

SUPERVISION: An authorized officer of the organization must assume responsibility for the conduct of those attending and for any misuse, damage, or theft of Library property. Reservations for groups of minors must be completed by an adult chaperone who will be in attendance and in charge during the meeting. One chaperone in attendance per 20 youths is required.

FOOD & BEVERAGE: Food and beverages are allowed. Indicate on the Meeting Room Reservation Form if food/beverage will be served. See the Fee Schedule under cleaning deposit for more information.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Use of the Library’s meeting rooms does not constitute an endorsement of the program content by the Library or City of Oxnard. All public relations efforts (e.g., flyers, advertisements, posters, etc.) must include the phrase “Not sponsored by the Oxnard Public Library.” Flyers or notices related to the meeting may be submitted to Library Administration for possible posting on the Library’s bulletin board with the City Librarian’s approval.

EQUIPMENT: Equipment requests may only be made on the Meeting Room Reservation Form at the time of submittal. There are white board cabinets behind the projection screens. The cabinets must be in the closed position before pulling on the projection screen cord. Close the projection screen before opening the white board cabinets.

Meeting Room Fee Schedule

The Library offers various rates for the rental of its rooms

Main Library

There are eight small study rooms located on the second floor of the Main Library available for public use. Each study room will accommodate a maximum of four people.

South Oxnard Branch Library

The South Oxnard Branch Library has four study rooms available for public use. Each study room will accommodate a maximum of eight people.

 

Study Room Guidelines:

• Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Study room time is limited to two hours
• There is no fee to use study rooms.
• Study rooms are not soundproof and are intended for quiet study. No disruptive noise or loud talking, including on the cell phone, is allowed.
• Food and drink are not permitted.
• Rooms are to be left in a tidy condition.
• All library guidelines and the Code of Conduct must be followed as elsewhere in the library.