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GRB = Grant R. Brimhall Library • NPL = Newbury Park Library
All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit libcal.tolibrary.org/calendar. |
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The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day, and on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Access to the Library’s digital resources will remain available 24/7 at www.tolibrary.org. |
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New Year, New Chapter with Libby
Start 2026 by diving into stories and resources that inspire you to build the life you want. With Libby by OverDrive, discovering your next great read is easier than ever.
Whether your goals for the new year include reading more, learning something new, or simply carving out a little “you time,” Libby has you covered. Enjoy e-books, e-audiobooks, digital magazines, and even streaming services—all free with your library card.
• Download the Libby app on iOS or Android, or read directly in your browser. • Borrow instantly, customize your reading experience, and take your library anywhere you go.
Turn the page on a fresh start and let your next chapter begin with Libby. |
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Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Kanopy
This MLK Day, take time to reflect, learn, and be inspired. Explore Kanopy’s curated Martin Luther King Jr. Collection, featuring powerful documentaries and films that illuminate his life, leadership, and lasting impact.
With Kanopy, you can stream award-winning documentaries and feature films for free with your library card. Discover titles from PBS, BBC, Criterion Collection, Media Education Foundation, and more.
Celebrate the legacy. Continue the conversation. Start watching today. |
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Start the New Year with a New Language
Ready to add a new skill to your year? With Mango Languages, you can jump into Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Latin, and dozens more—completely free with your library card.
Mango’s interactive lessons make it easy to build real-world conversation skills, whether you’re preparing for travel, school, or personal growth. And with the Mango mobile app for iPhone and Android, you can learn anytime, anywhere. |
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Board Game Club Tuesday, January 6 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Teen Space
Love strategy board games but have a difficult time finding a consistent group to play with? Us too! Ages 14+ are invited to join us monthly to play games like Forbidden Island, Dungeon Mayhem, and Wingspan, or bring your own games to share with others!
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, January 9 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at our crochet club! 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+.
Maker Monday
Monday, January 26 • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Teen Space Stop by and choose a design/experience using one or all of our ‘maker’ machines: Button maker, VR headset, 3D printer, and Cricut machine. For ages 11+. |
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Featured Children's Programs |
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Homework Help Mondays • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Tuesdays • 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room Wednesdays & Thursdays • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Struggling with challenging school assignments? Our volunteers are here to help! For students in kindergarten through 8th grade. September 2025 – May 2026, closed on all CVUSD holidays & breaks. No session January 1 and 19.
An Introduction to 3D Pens
Wednesday, January 7 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room Join us to learn the basics of using 3D pens and create a small craft. For grades 2-5.
Future Einsteins: Density and Buoyancy Friday, January 23 • 4:30 pm – 5:15pm • GRB Community Room
Join us to shape clay into boats, test them in water, and discover the secrets of density and buoyancy! Led by a Teen Volunteer. For ages 5-10. Registration required. |
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New Year Reading Kits
Start the year with a Reading Kit to help you journal and track your reading for the year. Includes reading trackers, stickers, bookmarks and inspiration to start your reading habit! Sign-up at the Library Reference Desk to get your reading kit. For grades 6-12. *While supplies last.
Reading Rocks Book Club Tuesday, January 13 • GRB Children’s Program Room
Rocks (Grades 4-5): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Boulders (Grades 6-8): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us monthly to discuss books with strong female characters. Registration required.
Volunteer at the Library
Want to get involved and earn service hours? The Library is looking for awesome volunteers to help with our Thousand Oaks Teen Advisory League (TOTAL), one-time special events, and Homework Help for K–8. Visit the Library’s website to sign up and volunteer. For teens ages 14+! |
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Spanish at Your Library
Wednesday, January 14 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • 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.
Using LinkedIn Learning
Thursday, January 15 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room Wednesday, January 28 • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room Learn relevant, professional skills through LinkedIn Learning; free with a Thousand Oaks Library card. Registration required.
Composting 101: Turn Green Waste into Gold
Saturday, January 17 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room Learn how to recycle your waste and help your garden grow with this class on making compost. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome. |
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| Featured January Booklists |
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Join us in celebrating New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and more! We've curated book lists for all ages to provide educational resources and promote understanding of these diverse experiences and histories. Explore these selections to learn more! |
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The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
Tuesday, January 13 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
Tuesday, January 20 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore Wednesday, January 28 • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Online
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. |
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| Just Around the Corner: February Preview |
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The String Queens Concert
Tuesday, February 10 • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ), Kendall Isadore, violin, Élise Sharp, cello and Dawn Johnson, viola, are a dynamic trio known for creating captivating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. Their versatile repertoire spans from the Baroque era and Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100, taking listeners on an exhilarating journey through time and genres. Seating will be open and available on a first come, first serve basis. This is a FREE event being held at the Grant R. Brimhall Library. |
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| Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library |
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If you have books to donate, please drop off your donations at either the Thousand Oaks Library or Newbury Park Library during open hours. The Friends are seeking donations of good condition paperbacks and recent nonfiction releases. Proceeds from the book sale allow the Friends to sponsor library collections and programs. |
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Grant R. Brimhall Library
1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • (805) 449-2660 Newbury Park Library
2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 • (805) 498-2139 |
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