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Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day 3/18 - 4/18
Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
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.

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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. 

movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Film Fridays

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

School age girl assembling lego robotics

S.T.E.A.M. Workshop for Kids

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Open
Required
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Kids will create a S.T.E.A.M. project in the library.  

This month's See It Grow Plant Lab is for ages 6-11.

 

Hatching Chickens: Hatch Day Party!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Sustainability, Craft & Design
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, Sustainability, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Snacks will be provided! 

The day is finally here! Let's celebrate our chicks hatching!
Come enjoy a craft and watch in real time as a chicks start to break out of their eggs! 

various dice on a map

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local teen dungeon masters will take us on a role-playing voyage to a spooky undead dungeon extravaganza.
Snacks will be provided!
For ages 11-18.
Space is limited so please register!

Book Swap

The Great Library Book Swap

Saturday, April 5, 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
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!

Teen Advisory Board. Pastel frosted donuts with sprinkles on a graph paper background.

South County Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Teen Advisory Board
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Teens ages 13-18 get work experience and life skills by joining our Teen Advisory Boards. Design and plan library collections, events, and make new friends! Great for resumes and college applications.

adults painting with watercolor palette

Color to Calm (All Ages)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us for fun as we color or paint our stress away.

(All supplies provided by Cambria Library)

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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. 

Blue and Tan Shell with words "Shell Beach Library Poetry Group"

Shell Beach Library Poetry Group

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Art & Culture
Event Details:

Monthly open poetry reading and discussion of published and original poetry.

All adults and teens are welcome.

April is national poetry month!

Die with four brightly colored game pieces.

Game Day

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us at 4:00PM for a relaxing day to play board games. All ages are welcome! 

movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Film Fridays

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

Pony beads

Teen Bracelet Making

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Craft & Design
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Come make bracelets for yourself and your friends!

Ages 12-17

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
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.

Matcha Mixer

Teen Matcha Mixer

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Teen Advisory Board, Other
Age Group:
Teen
Open
Required
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Advisory Board, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Teens! Come by and enjoy a good old iced matcha with the SLO Library Teen Advisory Board. 

We will have a short workshop on iced matchas, snacks and time to socialize with other teens. 

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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. 

handmade journals

Make Recycled Art for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!

Children playing chess.

Chess Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Other
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Other
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to play chess? Would you like to improve your chess strategy and meet other players? Join us on the third Friday of the month from 2:00-4:30. School ages to seniors are welcome.

movie clapboard, tickets, and bucket of popcorn on pink background

Film Fridays

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Cambria Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Movie
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. 

handmade journals

Make Recycled Art for Earth Day

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Art & Culture, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we craft beautiful handmade things from recycled materials. We'll have a button maker, DIY notebook binder, collage supplies and more!

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SLO Library Children's Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, All Ages
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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.

teen advisory board

Los Osos Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Teen Advisory Board
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications.

april bookclub

Sidetrack Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Come join us to talk about books!

This program will be held in the Teen Area of the San Luis Obispo Library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! Ages 10-17.