Who We Are
Mission: To offer free access to information, resources, exhibits, programs, and more for community members.
In 1907, the Oxnard Public Library opened its doors on what is now the corner of C and Fourth Streets in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. In 1909, the library opened deposit stations, which later became branches, in the areas of Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Saticoy, Camarillo, Somis, and Santa Susana. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors dissolved this arrangement in 1915 with the establishment of the Ventura County Library System which provided service to the aforementioned cities. The City of Oxnard leaders at that time decided to maintain the Oxnard Public Library as a city library, separate from the County Library System.
Several building expansions occurred over the years. Bookmobile service was introduced in 1956 and served as the library’s first extension. The Main Library moved to its second location on the corner of C and Second Streets in 1963 and to its current 72,000 square-foot location at 251 South A Street in 1992. The new building provided space for additional books and audio-visual materials, meeting rooms, an amphitheater, and study rooms. During the year 2000, the library added public computers, a computer lab, and an automated book return system.
What We Do
We enrich the lives of our diverse community by providing free and equal access to the resources, services, and programs that encourage life-long learning and lead to future success.
