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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 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
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities

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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shandon Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Shandon Library
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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Nipomo Library
Room: Nipomo Library 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.

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.

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
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! 

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

Lego Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atascadero Library Polin Community Room at Atascadero Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Atascadero Library
Room: Atascadero Library Polin Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come build and create with Legos at the library!

For ages 5-12.

Registration required.

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, April 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
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 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.  

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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 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
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities

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.

Electric piano keyboard, small drum, violin, drumsticks

SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creston Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Art & Culture, Music & Theater
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Creston Library
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.

legos

Build with Legos

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
Library Branch: Morro Bay Library
Room: Morro Bay Library Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Event Details:

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to engineer, build, and create amazing structures with Legos. All bricks provided by the library.

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

Lego Club/Club de Lego

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oceano Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Oceano Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities

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! 

Composting with Worms

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arroyo Grande Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Library Branch: Arroyo Grande Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about worms and how they can help us with composting.  All ages are welcome.

keva blocks

Build It Challenge

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Room: Los Osos Library Children's Area
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+

Composting with Worms

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, All Ages
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about worms and how they can help us with composting.  All ages are welcome.

Join us in the San Miguel Park for a day of fun, games, crafts, and performances.

San Miguel Día del Niño

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
San Miguel Park at San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Games & Gaming, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Offsite Event
Library Branch: San Miguel Library
Room: San Miguel Park
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities, Science & Nature, Art & Culture, Craft & Design, Games & Gaming, Music & Theater
Event Details:

Join us in the San Miguel Park for a day of fun, games, crafts, and performances. 

Performances by Lillian Larsen Middle School, Paso a Pasito, Flor de Luna, and more! 

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

Lego Club: Screen-Free Play Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
San Miguel Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Craft & Design
Age Group:
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! 

School age girl assembling lego robotics

STEAM Saturdays

Saturday, April 26, 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
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 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related craft or activity and fun movie! 

All films are rated PG.  

kids reading

El día de los niños/El día de los libros Book Giveaway

All Day 4/29 - 5/3
Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Age Group:
Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Los Osos Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with us all week long! Stop by and pick out a free book to keep forever! For babies to teens.

kids reading

El día de los niños/El día de los libros Book Giveaway

All Day 4/29 - 5/3
Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Kids Activities
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: Books & Reading, Kids Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with us all week long! Stop by and pick out a free book to keep forever! For babies to teens.

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

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

Wednesday, April 30, 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
Library Branch: Santa Margarita Library
Age Group: Children, Baby & Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning, Books & Reading, Kids Activities

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.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Morro Bay Library Program Room at Morro Bay Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
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.

nintendo switch

Play Nintendo Switch

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Games & Gaming
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.

Ice cream in cones.

Make Your Own Ice Cream/ Aprende Hacer Helado

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shell Beach Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Open
Required
Library Branch: Shell Beach Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Kids Activities, Family Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

pokemon card trade

Pokemon Card Trading

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Los Osos Library Children's Area at Los Osos Library
Program Type:
Kids Activities, Family Activities, Games & Gaming
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, 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!