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Art Exhibit: Cayucos Collective

All Day 9/6 - 10/31
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Culture
Event Details:

Check out original art from Cayucos Collective's Kameron K Alton, Anthony Circosta, and Abe Hiro

pete the cat pumpkin

Literary Pumpkin Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite literary character, bring the pumpkin to the library and we will display it until the end of October.

pete the cat pumpkin

Literary Pumpkin Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite literary character, bring the pumpkin to the library and we will display it until the end of October.

Oil Painting Exhibit by Dianne Ravin

All Day 10/4 - 12/17
Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Culture
Event Details:

Dianne Ravin has a diverse collection of oil paintings on canvas, with subjects ranging from portraiture to landscapes to still life objects. She has mastered other mediums such as acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and even metal.

Young children playing in a forest

Butterfly Terrarium & LIVE Butterfly Cam

All Day 10/12 - 10/26
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Butterfly Terrarium in the San Miguel Library.
Also Streaming LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61cRt2k35I0 

illustration of witch hat, cat mask, and glasses

Halloween Costume Exchange for Kids & Teens

All Day 10/15 - 10/19
Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities, Sustainability
Event Details:

Costume Exchange at the Library! Free!

Visit the library and pick out your costume or share an old costume you don't need anymore. No donation needed to participate. For babies, kids, and teens only.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Group Room 2 at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Group Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed.

Older adult in gold sweater looking at open laptop at a desk

One-on-one Job Search and Resume Help/¿Buscas trabajo?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

Eckerd Connects Workforce Development is partnered with America’s Job Center of California to provide free help at the library for all workers ages 18 and above to find a local job, get help with

Mobile Clinic

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Health care delivery at Los Osos Library. First and third Wednesdays of the month from 9am to noon. Welcoming, confidential, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive health care.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Event Details:

Join Ms. Tracey for a fun weekly themed storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories.

3d Printer

SLO Library - 3d Printer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft & Design, Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

3D Printer: Make an appointment

Have a project you'd like us to print? Here's how to get started:

  1. Check our 3D Printer Use Procedures & Policy. 
  2. Make an appointment to bring your project file to the San Luis Obispo Library Children's department. 

This is a DYI project. Please call the Children's department at 805-781-5775 with any questions. 

This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Event Details:

Please come up to the Children's Area on the 2nd floor of the SLO Library. 

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Sally for storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and have fun!

Ages 5 & under

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime with Ms. Sallie/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Arroyo Grande Library Lawn at Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities, Parenting

Storytime

Learning is fun at our lively Storytime! Join us for books, songs, and a lot of wiggling. All children are welcome

Can't make it to Storytime? Check out our favorite Storytime books or look for more early learning classes and events.

Event Details:

Join Ms. Sallie for a weekly themed storytime that includes movement, songs, fingerplays, and stories. 

Women discussion at cafe

TLC: Weekly English Conversation Group

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SLO Library City Conference Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
TLC
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library City Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: TLC
Event Details:

The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome!

This is a friendly, casual environment to:

stethoscope circling red heart

Medicare Open Enrollment with HICAP

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A HICAP Counselor will explain Medicare Open Enrollment Changes & Choices for 2025 Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans, and answer questions about how it all works!

Storytime. California quail cartoon character reading a book while lying down.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Study Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more.  No appointment needed. 

adults painting with watercolor palette

Halloween Craft for Kids

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kids Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

We will be making Halloween-themed pinecone projects! No registration required! For kids 5 and up.

keva blocks

Build It Challenge

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Build creations with Keva Blocks, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+

Berkeley the dog

Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read your favorite book to Berkeley, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.
Lee tu libro favorito a Berkeley, nuestro perro de terapia. Para las edades de 3 y más años.

Jack-o-lantern

Kids' Craft Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Make a Halloween craft to take home!

Ages 6-12

Billie the dog

Read to a Dog/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Morro Bay Library Children's Area at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Billie the Corgi! A great reading partner, Billie enjoys listening to all stories read to her.
*Rain cancels.

Lee cuentos al perro Billie!