At the City of Thousand Oaks, the health and safety of our residents are paramount. It is with careful thought and planning that the City has declared a formal state of emergency. This declaration allows critical services and operations to continue while enacting social distancing measures and the closures of non-essential city facilities. This declaration does not relate to any possible illness inside the City limits, it is simply a tool to help slow the spread of disease.

At this time, the Bank of America Performing Arts Center will close through the end of March. If you are a ticketholder for a show during this time, please check your email for updates regarding rescheduling of specific performances. Our box office staff will be working tirelessly to ensure all ticketholders are cared for, and patience is appreciated as staff navigates this unprecedented event in the venue's history.

Additionally, both Thousand Oaks libraries will be closed to the public during this time. However, our libraries offer a robust collection of materials online and will be adding additional resources for children, teens and adults. There will be a unique telephone reference service offered from 9 am to 5 pm daily. During this closure, late fines will be waived as well as DVD rental fees. Patrons will be able to utilize the Virtual Library services through the web and register for a library card online. Services are subject to change during this time, so please visit www.tolibrary.org for the most up-to-date information.

City Hall will be offering regular services at this point, however, there may be some instances of prolonged wait times on permits and other document requests due to modified staffing configurations. Hours and service delivery is subject to change as circumstances are evolving. Please visit our website for a menu of virtual services and updates on hours and operations at www.toaks.org.

As the current public health situation evolves, we encourage everyone to continue practicing the CDC guidelines for health and safety during flu season which include washing your hands regularly for 20 seconds and staying home if you feel sick. For the latest updates on the situation in Ventura County, please visit www.vcemergency.com.