The Avenue branch of the Ventura Public Library features an extensive children's section. Small,…read morecozy, tidy, charming. If you order a book, it can ship to this location. Bring your small ones to welcome them to the beauty of books and reading. You'll be glad you did!

The staff is great here! Very helpful! They can order anything for you that's in the Ventura…read moredistrict and ship it over. We also love the tutor option from 3-5. They have a quite room in the back to do homework at and there are tutors to help! It's small but has everything you need.

If you're ever in Ojai, make sure to stop by Bart's Books, it's one of the town's many charming…read morespots and absolutely worth a visit. This unique bookstore is set in a former family home that's been thoughtfully converted into a literary haven. Each room has its own character: the kitchen is dedicated to cookbooks, while the formal dining room displays collectible titles that can only be viewed from outside. The living room features an inviting mix of bookshelves filled with a wide variety of reads. Outside, you'll find rows and rows of books lining shelves beneath awnings, creating an open-air browsing experience that's both unusual and delightful. I was curious how they manage the setup during rainy weather, and was told that because of the valley's conditions, rain tends to fall straight down and doesn't impact the books under the awnings. There are so many hidden gems here and you could easily spend hours exploring. They offer a combination of new and used books ranging from a dollar on up. Parking is convenient, with several public lots nearby as well as street parking available

Bart's Books is such a beautiful and unique stop, the world's largest outdoor bookstore, serving…read morethe area since 1964. The open-air setting feels peaceful and inspiring, with so many cozy corners to sit and read while surrounded by plants and shelves filled with both new and used books. A truly beautiful bookstore! The prices were great, and the staff, true book lovers, were incredibly helpful with recommendations. With a huge collection of over 130,000 books, it's easy to spend hours wandering and discovering. It's overwhelming for some. I immediately asked for help and was happily guided to two different areas with books I expressed interest in reading. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town, a serene, special place that feels timeless. They buy or trade books Mon-Fri (10-6), usually up to four boxes a week. You can get a same-day offer or next-day evaluation, and large/rare collections may need an appointment. A great way to pass books on for others to enjoy.

Beautiful and relaxing place to visit. I first learned about comparative religion here as a kid,…read moreand it blew my mind! I love the gardens, the library, and walking here from the Ojai Meadows Preserve. Be ready to be quiet and contemplative when you're here.

This review is based on my trip there in November 2011…read more Wonderful esoteric and spiritual bookshop! It sits within the compound and grounds of the Theosophical Research Society, surrounded by gardens and fountains. I went in expecting nothing by Theosophical related books from Charles Leadbeater, Helena Blavatsky and Alice Bailey. Boy, was I wrong. They had tons of books and titles represent all faiths and traditions, from hokey New Age books on gems and angels to serious tomes on Tibetan Buddhism and Sufiism and everything in between, including some hard-to-find and out of print titles. I was very impressed and will definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Good because of its location…read more Bad because of sign in/out of the bathroom with a key as well. With adults can't just go beyond a certain point of the 2nd floor (juvenile/young adult). By the way they actually kept the doors open because of still of COVID/-19. When they shouldn't have. I would just rather skip here for another library/book store to begin with.

Oh no. No, no, no, no, no…read more Okay, I DID get a lot done sitting there in that lone little chair at that tiny wooden table under the window. It was quiet.... But, oh, dear readers, 63 years is too damn long to wait to upgrade a library--a center of culture and education!--please. Oh please. Please, please, please, please, please.

I love this cute little library! The staff set up arts and craft activities for the children on…read moreoccasion like rock painting, and my daughter adores playing with the diverse range of toys they offer, including but not limited to their farmer's market station, the train, farm animals, astronaut and spaceship set, marine animals, and more! They had story time with singing in their back garden at one point, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed attending it outdoors by the way!

A pleasant little library for those of us who love being surrounded by words and knowledge, this…read moresmall library connected with the Ventura County library system has a good selection of research books on local history, paperbacks, and small tables near a window for reading said books. Computers are available and there is a kids section well away from the adult section.

Explains J Krishnamurti well. A stunningly peaceful place. You'll like it if:…read more * You can put your phone down for more than an hour * Know the difference between Lao Tse and Douglass Addams. * Are interested in understanding the unintelligible before the intelligible. You won't like it if: * You must rage scroll at least once every 15min * Your parole office warned you to get your life together and start here * New ideas are maddening, and unlearning seems an odd idea. You can learn much here, but it requires absorption. A sponge only holds so much water until you need to squeeze it. Squeeze here.

On my second trip to Ojai, I made sure to make a stop here. After reading a bit about Krishnamurti…read moreand hearing him mentioned a couple of times this past year, we were lucky enough to visit this place which was his actual home now turned into a library for all to come and seek some knowledge/reflection of his philosophy. It contains a small library, a meditation room and a room which screens films at certain times. We are met by Michael who has great knowledge, wrote books and was one of the chefs to Krishnamurti at the school in London. In fact, we ended up buying the cookbook in which he is featured and was there to autograph for us and take a photo op too! On the grounds is a medicinal herb garden and a memorial like hall giving a timeline of Krishnamurti which was informative. Overall, I am left with curiosity to read more on Krishnamurti's philosophy. Thank you and would recommend this place!

Came on a Thursday morning with my grandchildren so they can attend the story time and songs at the…read morediscovery area for kids. After that we watched the puppet show in the audio visual room. My grandchildren have fun and we ate snacks at the coffee shop just outside the library. My grandchildren are excited to go back again. I highly recommend

My favorite local library that's cute and well organized for each age group and/or interest…read more Love the pirate ship space in the discovery area for the little ones . They offer small activities and coloring pages for something else to do when the kids need a break from reading. There's a good amount of dvds you can rent as well as books.

Recently renovated- the library looks great! They have computers and printers you can use too. It's…read morea nice little library that has calm vibes and the books are taken care of and orderly. Always find something interesting to check out when I visit!

Several computers are available, and there are lots of tables and chairs with plenty of space. The…read morechildren's section is large. Their reference books are limited and old as are their non fiction selections. If you are looking for fiction, paperbacks, and dvds you will have better luck. Open hours are limited.

I really enjoyed visiting this library with my kids! There's a whole kids section downstairs, which…read moremakes it nice when my kids want to be excited while looking at books. I wasn't afraid of them being too loud for the other visitors. There were a bunch of other kids having a good time doing arts and crafts when we visited. A male librarian helped my son find the graphic novels and even recommended some which we ended up checking out. They have a wide selection of books and sitting areas for the kids. Everything was organized so well. I was very impressed.

Love the old building and it's in great shape. Spacious and nice ambiance. Helpful staff. Great…read morelocation.