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Branches Arroyo Grande Library Atascadero Library Cambria Library Morro Bay Library Nipomo Library San Luis Obispo Library San Miguel Library Santa Margarita Library Shandon Library Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Rooms Arroyo Grande Library Lawn No room assigned Atascadero Library Memory Lab Atascadero Library Polin Community Room No room assigned Morro Bay Library Program Room Nipomo Library Community Room SLO Library Children's Area SLO Library City Conference Room SLO Library Community Room No room assigned No room assigned No room assigned No room assigned
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day 3/18 - 4/18
Children, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Create a diorama based on a book, fairytale, or poem using Peeps! Drop it off at the library where it will be displayed. Dioramas due by April 5, voting begins on April 8. Winners will get a prize!

All ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Peeps Diorama Contest

03/25/2025 @ 11:00am - 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Craft & Design
Event Details:

It's Peeps time! Bring in your peeps diorama based on your favorite book for a chance to win a prize! Some supplies are available. Vote for your favorite diorama 4/15-4/19. Winners to be announced 4/22. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Casa de Flores Senior Living

02/28/2025 @ 10:30am - 09/26/2025 @ 11:30am
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Casa de Flores Outreach

03/28/2025 @ 10:30am - 10/27/2025 @ 11:30am
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
9:30am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

US Citizenship Test Classes

9:30am - 10:30am
Adult
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: TLC
Event Details:

Join us at the SLO Library for free Citizenship Test Preparation classes every Saturday starting March 1st from 9:30am - 10:30am. 

9:45am
10:00am
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sensory Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Family Activities
Event Details:

Let your little ones lead the way in this open-ended playtime! Babies and toddlers can use their five senses to explore our play stations. Parents & caregivers: we also have early literacy tips for you!
For ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

SLO Library - Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning

Bilingual Storytime

Stories and songs in English and in Spanish for the whole family. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

Event Details:

A bilingual storytime with Iván. Songs and stories in English and Spanish for the whole family.


Hora de cuentos bilingüe con Ivan. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y en español para toda la familia.

10:15am
10:30am
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Make Your Own Ice Cream

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age
Open
Required
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Room: Arroyo Grande Library Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as the Master Food Preservers teach us how to make ice cream in a coffee can.  Ages 5 - 11.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Memory Lab Orientation

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Memory Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn about our Memory Lab. Once you have completed the orientation, you can digitally archive your home VHS movies, photographs, audio cassettes, 8mm films, slides, film negatives, and more! The first step is completing this fun orientation.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Santa Margarita Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others. The booklist can be found as an attachment in this event.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Shandon Library
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.

10:45am
11:00am
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Try out SLO Symphony Instruments!

Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie. Learn about different types of instruments, how each one creates a unique sound, and how they are played.

11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Oaks & Acorns as a Staple Food

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Science & Nature, Sustainability
Event Details:

Learn about the mighty oak and how the acorn is used in cuisine and culture. Presented by Jesse Trace of Traceland Organics. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design

LEGO Club

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to engineer, build, and create with Legos. All bricks provided by the library.
¡Acompáñenos a construir con Legos! 

1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, School Age, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater

Try out SLO Symphony Instruments!

Violins, horns, percussion, and more: Kids, teens, and adults are invited to play a variety of instruments from the San Luis Obispo Symphony petting zoo menagerie. Learn about different types of instruments, how each one creates a unique sound, and how they are played.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Play Nintendo Switch

2:00pm - 4:30pm
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time - feel free to bring your own too. Games include Super Mario Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and Minecraft.

2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
3:30pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board
Event Details:

Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Join San Luis Obispo Library's Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications.

3:45pm
4:00pm
4:15pm