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pete the cat pumpkin

Book Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/21
Oceano Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Oceano 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.
For decorations you may use paper, glue, paint, markers or other craft items. 

costume exchange

Oceano Library - Costume Exchange

All Day 10/14 - 10/23
Oceano Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Oceano Library is having a weeklong costume exchange for all families! 

Donate an old Halloween costume or pick up a new one. Donation not required to participate. It's totally free! 

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
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. 

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

Book Swap

The Great Library Book Swap

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
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!

Children playing chess.

Chess Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
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, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
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. 

Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board
adults painting with watercolor palette

Fall Themed Painting

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shandon Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shandon Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a fall themed painting project following an online painting tutorial. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

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

Lego Club: Free play

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Lego Club

Join us every Saturday to stretch your kid's imagination and go screen free! 

 

pokemon card trade

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
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:

Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then bring your Pokémon cards to meet, compete, and trade with other collectors your age!

teen advisory board

Los Osos Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
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.

Quincy in a witch costume

Costume Exchange

All Day 10/21 - 10/25
Morro Bay Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities, Sustainability
Event Details:

The Morro Bay Library is having a weeklong costume exchange for all families! Come pick up some new to you Halloween costume supplies! And bring good condition past costumes to donate if you want (not required). It's totally free!

Transitions Mental Health Association. Yellow daisy logo.

TMHA Library Outreach Team

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Atascadero Library Study Room 2 at Atascadero Library
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. 

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
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: 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 Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and Just Dance.

crazy quilt

Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft & Design
Event Details:

Join our weekly knitting, crochet and embroidery club to exchange tips and ideas with other crafty types. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Film Fridays

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cambria Library
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. 

Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
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: Kids 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 Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros.

Hocus Pocus movie poster

Teen Movie & Crafts

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft & Design, Movie
Event Details:

Make some bracelets, make some origami, watch a Halloween movie, and eat some snacks!

Ages 10 -17.

Video Game Club

SLO Library- Video Game Club

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SLO Library Teen Area at San Luis Obispo Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Luis Obispo Library
Room: SLO Library Teen Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Video games, snacks and friends!!! Sounds like a great time. 

Wait?! What?! SLO Library got you covered! 

Quincy quail costume exchange

Shell Beach Library - Costume Exchange

All Day 10/25 - 10/29
Shell Beach Library
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Shell Beach Library is having a Halloween costume exchange for children of all ages.

Donate an old costume or pick up a new one. It's totally free! Donation is not required for participation.

Tween Advisory Board. Cartoon quail holding Plan-Organize-Have-Fun sign.

Tweens/Teens Advisory Board

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Margarita Bookstore at Santa Margarita Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Room: Santa Margarita Bookstore
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Hey Tweens & Teens!  We are starting an Advisory Board just for you! 

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

Lego Club: Free play

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Lego Club

Join us every Saturday to stretch your kid's imagination and go screen free! 

 

various dice on a map

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Los Osos Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling adventurous teens and tweens! Local dungeon master John will take us on a role-playing voyage to unknown realms.
Snacks will be provided!
For ages 11-18.
Space is limited so please register!