Special Collections | Thousand Oaks, CA

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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 Collection

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.

Local History Resources
Photo Collections
Thousand Oaks Library Oral History Project

Book Arts Collection

The Book Arts Collection includes books, periodicals and pamphlets documenting 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 make a request to use 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).