Oxnard Friends of Library Give $5,000 Toward Free Monthly Books for Ventura County Children

OXNARD — November 7, 2026. Oxnard Friends of the Library has contributed $5,000 to the Ventura County Library Foundation in support of bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to local children.

What the program would provide

Once the county’s local program is activated and children are enrolled, participating households could receive one age-appropriate book each month for children from birth through age five. The proposed service is intended to be available regardless of household income, with books available in English and bilingual English–Spanish editions.

Funding is still being raised

The Ventura County Library Foundation, serving as local program partner, must raise part of the cost of delivering books. Its initial community fundraising goal is $100,000, with a local commitment estimated at approximately $15 per child each year. The Oxnard donation moves the effort forward but does not mean book deliveries have already begun countywide.

Why it matters for families

Regular access to books can help parents establish reading routines before children start school. Families interested in enrolling should watch announcements from the Ventura County Library Foundation and use official program channels. Residents considering a donation should verify the nonprofit and its current campaign rather than send money through unknown links.

Sources: Edhat / local source announcement, November 2026. California58 independently summarizes the cited information.

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