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+1 805-643-6393
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| 606 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA, 93001 | |
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0.8 miVentura
1.3 miGold Coast Transit
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Avenue Library — Serving Ventura’s West End
History
Established in 1948.
The Avenue Library began life in January 1948 as the «West End Branch» occupying half of a garage located on River Street. Although only open for six hours a week the library became a favorite meeting place especially for children in the area. Moved to 696 N. Ventura Avenue and again in 1964 to 807 N. Ventura Ave., expanding the library’s space, hours and collection.
In the mid 1990’s budget cuts spelled the end of a branch library on the west end. A huge outpouring of community support and a federal block grant came to the rescue and the library opened at its present location in the completely renovated historic Casa de Anza building on the corner of Simpson and Ventura Ave.
