![]() The mosaics made by artist Helle Scharling-Todd are designed to express the conflicting energies found in the ever-changing sea. The design also uses very efficient electric heat pumps for heating and air conditioning. The building uses clerestories and windows glazed with high-transmittance, heat absorbing glass. The energy design concept is to use daylight for interior illumination throughout patron and work areas. The natural light creates a more appealing interior than one lit by electric light and also saves energy and money. The wave-like forms of the library roof are designed to let in and control natural light to provide a comfortable amount of light without glare. Sensors then switch on electric light as daylight fades, and the building shines from within like a lantern welcoming patrons after dark. Soft, natural light washes the interior by day. Light is the essence of architect Scott Ellinwood’s design for the library. Prueter Library, in honor Port Hueneme’s former Mayor who served from 1962 to 1974. The City of Port Hueneme and the County of Ventura signed a joint powers agreement for construction, operation, and maintenance of a library in the Port Hueneme Community Center complex, leading to the August 1988 groundbreaking ceremony for the Ray D. In 1984 the Friends of the Port Hueneme Library organization was established, and as a result of the City and County’s joint 1985 needs assessment study of library service in Port Hueneme, a plan for a new larger facility was developed. In 1960 the "new" 3,030 square foot Port Hueneme Library opened at 510 Park Avenue, and in 1982 became the first branch of the Ventura County Library Services Agency to be automated. Prueter Library was dedicated on Septema $2 million, 15,064-square foot building with a book capacity of 65,000 volumes for all Port Hueneme residents to enjoy for generations to come. Check out the their "eLibrary" online resources. For more information about the Library and its services, visit the Prueter Library website. Visit the City’s calendar to find out about Library events each month. Services include children’s storytime, book discussion groups, online e-library, multimedia materials, books and videos in English and Spanish, periodicals, inter-library loans, computers, microfilm/microfiche readers, and a homework center. The Prueter Library gives residents and visitors access to over 800,000 books, videos, and other materials through the Ventura County Library System. See the Press Release for more information In recent years we have championed our newest park, Kellogg Park, and we have developed our Westside Vision that helps us advocate for a high quality of life into the future.Ventura County Library system is preparing to implement curbside services. We have created community pride with college scholarship programs, community festivals and community engagement. We have improved street lighting, been leaders in community volunteer police support, opened our Westside Resource Center to serve numerous community groups next to the Westside Police Storefront. For years we have led community cleanups, founded the Westside Community Development Corporation, been active in reducing crime, and had our say to ensure responsible development. We preserved the historic De Anza Building that houses the Avenue Library. ![]() Our council led the way in the installation of underground utilities. Today the Westside is home to 14,000-plus people, three schools, Westpark Community Center, Ventura Avenue Adult Center, Westside Resource Center, a police storefront, three parks, great restaurants, art galleries including the ever vibrant Bell Arts Factory and so much more! The Westside Community Council - the first of and the model for Ventura's seven community councils -formed in 1994 to build a better neighborhood. It has the city’s first and charming historic housing tract. Foster, who provided the land for the fairgrounds. Westside was home to many Ventura pioneer leaders – such as Mr. And the oil boom of the early 1900s fueled the engines of our economy. There was the historic Tortilla Flats community, where the freeway now runs through it. ![]() We have our Chumash-built Aqueduct that served the Mission and ranches. Our rich history and eclectic, vibrant flavor – and the city’s beginnings – take root in our Chumash ancestry. The seeds of our city were planted here, nestled between the Ventura River, the Pacific Ocean and our scenic hills. ![]()
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