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Craft Saturdays

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Cambria Library every Saturday at 2pm for a craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.  

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

Join us for Baby/Toddler storytime! Come read books, sing songs and play! For ages 0 to 3.  

¡Acompáñanos a nuestra hora de cuentos, canciones y rimas! De edad a 0 a 3.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

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.

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

Please bring a small blanket or towel.  This storytime will be at Rancho Grande Park.

Owl Pellet Dissection

Owl Pellet Dissection at Cambria Library

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween
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Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Dissect your very own owl pellet and learn to identify the bones and other undigestible remains of prey! This activity is a fun and educational way to explore the diet of owls and their role in the food web!

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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Event Details:

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.

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

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

Storytime in Sunken Gardens

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a special outdoor storytime in Sunken Gardens!

Bring a blanket and get ready to have fun!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Lunch at the Library. Cartoon quail eating a slice of pizza.

Free Lunches for Kids (San Miguel Park)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.

Lunch at the Library. Cartoon quail eating a slice of pizza.

World Fruit Testing (Lunch at the Library)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come early! Kids get free lunch at 12pm!

Have you ever had a tamarillo? cherimoya? how about a mamey?

Come try and power rank these exotic fruits and learn about where they come from!

Read to a Dog

SLO Library - Paws to Read/Programa de lectura con perros

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Read to a Dog

Kids are invited to practice reading with a gentle certified therapy dog. All abilities welcome.

Read your favorite book to Grove, a certified therapy dog! Ages 3 and up.

First come first serve. 15-minute sessions. 

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

Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
View Details
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, 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.

Small white dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library Children's Area at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children
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Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come read to Jack, the library therapy dog!

Blue and green Branch Out library van with cartoon quail driving. Woo hoo!

CA Valley Summer books & activities

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Book Swap

The Great Library Book Swap

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading, Sustainability
Event Details:

Are you looking to revamp your personal library? 

Look no further! 

The main SLO Library is holding a monthly Children's and Teen's Book Swap! Come on by and swap some books and find new treasures!

Lego club for kids. Brightly colored Lego bricks on green background.

Summer Lego Challenge: Biomes (July)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
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Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Summer Lego Challege 2025

Join us every Saturday this summer to stretch your kid's imagination and get your kid off their tablet. 

Boy and girl cutting shapes for crafts

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
View Details
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Cambria Library every Saturday at 2pm for a craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.  

Theater masks

Theater Camp - Registration & Details

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Music & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all theater kids! Join us for a 2-week long theater camp at the library. We will rehearse a play and have a final performance at the end!

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SLO Library Community Room at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

Join us for Baby/Toddler storytime! Come read books, sing songs and play! For ages 0 to 3.  

¡Acompáñanos a nuestra hora de cuentos, canciones y rimas! De edad a 0 a 3.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Kids Activities, Family Activities, Parenting, Branch Out Mobile Libraries
Event Details:

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.

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

Please bring a small blanket or towel.  This storytime will be at Rancho Grande Park.

Theater masks

Theater Camp

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Music & Theater
Event Details:

Please see calendar listing on July 22 for more information and to register.

Registration required.

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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Event Details:

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.

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

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

Storytime in Sunken Gardens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
View Details
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a special outdoor storytime in Sunken Gardens!

Bring a blanket and get ready to have fun!

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

Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
View Details
Library Branch: Creston Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Lunch at the Library. Cartoon quail eating a slice of pizza.

Free Lunches for Kids (San Miguel Park)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: en español, Kids Activities, Family Activities
Event Details:

Lunch at the Library

Kids (age 0-18) can enjoy a free lunch in the San Miguel Park* every Wednesday at 12pm, PLUS a fun activity starting at 1pm. We'll be on the picnic tables under the shade.