eResources Status

Special Collections

content

Special Collections main banner
Filming the television series Gunsmoke (1955-1975) in Wildwood Park: the horse corral is bustling with cameramen, sound crew, and lighting technicians setting up. James Arness and Dennis Weaver appear in several shots. Visit the Film Sites in Conejo Valley to explore some of the most iconic movie and TV filming locations.

Local History Collections

Local History photo

The Local History Collections include printed materials, vertical files, and photographic materials that document the history of the Conejo Valley and City of Thousand Oaks.

Book Arts Collection

Book Arts Collection photo

The Book Arts Collection includes books, periodicals, and pamphlets that document the processes of book manufacture, printing, and collecting.

  • Leo Politi Collection
  • Standring Collection


The Special Collections are available by appointment only. Please use the Ask-A-Librarian service or call 805-449-2660, option 4, to request access to the Collections. Please note that books in Special Collections cannot be checked out of the library.

We also provide support and education for the Genealogy Collection, managed by the Conejo Valley Genealogical Society (CVGS).